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Mathias Bengtsson (KD)
What Mathias Bengtsson has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that civil society and religious communities are important carriers of democracy and community. Wants the public sector to cooperate with the church and provide religious communities with good conditions for crime prevention work and spiritual care. Read the speech
Stricter conditions for independent schools and profit bans
- Emphasizes that quality and the students' best interests are more important than the form of the governing body or profit. Wants stricter requirements and profit limitations to distinguish serious actors from unserious ones and calls for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Ten-grade system and national final exams to counter inflation
- Argues that the current F-grade does not make acquired knowledge visible and wants the new ten-point scale to provide better precision and fairness. Proposes that eligibility for upper secondary school should be based on a cumulative merit value and demands an alternative, vocational track for students who do not reach the eligibility. Read the speech
Teacher teaching and planning time regulation and admin burden
- Argues that teachers' working environment and professional status are strengthened by re-establishing the focus on teaching. Proposes national regulation of the teaching mandate to ensure minimum levels for planning, reduce administrative requirements, and increase equity. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Argues that the queues to child and adolescent psychiatry have been halved during the current mandate period despite increased inflow. Asks the Minister for Social Affairs what the government is doing to clear the rest of the queues. Read the speech
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School support: L wants nationalization, S more equity funds
- Argues that school is an important protective factor and that the idea of inclusion has harmed students with special needs. Advocates for the abolition of extra adaptations in favor of early knowledge checks and support teaching in smaller groups. Read the speech
New curricula: subject knowledge, student influence and sex education
- Argues that the curricula should restore knowledge to the center, strengthen the teacher's role as a leader, and break with excessive inclusion. Advocates for analog methods in primary school to counteract the negative effects of screens on basic reading and writing learning. Read the speech
- Argues that school must become a counterforce against the negative effects of screens by returning to analog methods with paper and pen in primary and middle school. Wants digitalization and AI to be introduced in a controlled, scientific, and deliberate manner. Read the speech
- Argues that digital competence is not achieved through screens in the classroom. Criticizes the Green Party's digitalization hysteria and emphasizes that basic knowledge and analog tools are prerequisites for handling technology and AI responsibly. Read the speech
School safety and study environment: resources, order, mobile-free
- Argues that the school suffers from a crisis of values where a lack of order and respect harms the students' study environment. Wants to strengthen disciplinary tools, introduce mobile-free schools and create expectation documents that clarify parents' responsibilities. Read the speech
- Argues that students who risk falling behind need early interventions, smaller groups and more special education teachers. Justifies the removal of the documentation requirement by reducing the teachers' administrative burden, as the benefit of the requirement does not weigh as heavily as the benefit of removing it. Read the speech
- Confirms that all students are equally worthy. Argues that the government's migration policy and deportations have been necessary. Wants resources to be used for smaller teaching groups and more special education teachers. Read the speech
Vocational education: L, S, and M debate labor market links
- Argues that there is a gap between education and the needs of the working life. Wants to support the proposal because vocational tests ensure equivalence and security, and that increased cooperation between principals improves accessibility for students. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working to make people employable through the right education. Asks if the Center Party really believes that lowered high school requirements improve results and emphasizes that early measures in primary school are better. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's structure ensures that students progress to education adapted to their knowledge level. Criticizes the Center Party's proposal as risking that students fail and argues that the opposition's promises regarding money lack guarantees. Read the speech
Expanded register checks in schools: S, M, and SD proposals
- Argues that the proposed changes are important first steps to strengthen protection in schools. Moves for approval of the proposal in the committee report in order to better be able to detect risks before they occur. Read the speech
School information sharing for crime prevention: mandatory vs optional
- Argues that the school must be a safe place where adults take responsibility for the students' safety. Votes in favor because the new legislation creates a clear obligation to provide information in cases of concrete risks so that schools can act preventatively and provide the right support. Read the speech
Public access for school providers and simplified rules
- Argues that the same mandate requires the same transparency and that the principle of public access strengthens trust in the school system. Claims that relief rules for smaller actors are well-balanced to avoid administration being prioritized over teaching and moves for approval of the proposal. Read the speech
Upper secondary school governance and vocational education
- Argues that the school must offer peace of mind, safety, and more focus on knowledge. Proposes a new, simpler track with a focus on vocational preparation, realistic study and career guidance as well as strengthened internships and close cooperation with industries. Read the speech
Student health and mental illness resources in schools
- Argues that Swedish school is good but has shortcomings regarding young people's mental health. Wants to introduce mandatory mental health in the curriculum, a student health guarantee with targeted state grants as well as routine talks with a counselor. Criticizes the negative effects of screen time and advocates for a mobile ban in school. Read the speech
- Describes the government's initiatives to direct state grants to school health and strengthen child and adolescent psychiatry to shorten queues. Also states that an investigation is underway to raise the legal requirements for municipalities to deliver an accessible school health service. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's investments in student health are making a difference and reducing the queues to child and adolescent psychiatry. Expects municipal councilors to take responsibility for ensuring that the money reaches the students and rejects the image that the funds disappear. Read the speech
Preschool quality: smaller groups, staffing and language rules
- Argues that parents should have a choice between different childcare options and emphasizes the importance of family daycare. Wants national legislation to limit the size of children's groups as well as to remove the requirement for digital tools in preschool. Read the speech
School quality, teacher shortage and independent schools
- Argues that the school suffers from a crisis of values where authority and order have been eroded. Proposes evidence-based anti-bullying programs, more reading in physical books and that the school must protect Christian students against harassment. Read the speech
- Wants all schools to have an evidence-based anti-bullying program and a national knowledge center. Argues that the government has made a reasonable trade-off by reducing the administrative burden to give teachers more time for the students. Read the speech
- Argues that the principal has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that bullying is taken seriously. Shares the view that there must be several levels for raising issues so that no one falls through the cracks in cases of bullying. Read the speech
Adult education funding, quality and SFI limits debate
- Argues that SFI is crucial for integration and that language skills are the key to self-sufficiency. Wants great flexibility to combine SFI with internship or vocational adult education to increase motivation and facilitate establishment in the labor market. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Education and research: school hours, phone ban and funding
- Argues that mental ill-health and school failure are linked and wants to introduce mandatory mental health in the curriculum. Also proposes a student health guarantee as well as a mobile phone ban in school to counteract digital distraction. Read the speech
- Argues that students receive too little knowledge in primary school. Proposes a third upper secondary track with a focus on apprenticeship training and internships as well as a return to physical textbooks to improve knowledge and mental health. Read the speech
- Argues that the government chooses to broaden upper secondary school instead of lowering the requirements. Criticizes the proposal to remove the passing grade as students risk being phased out later. Argues that the government stands up for the countryside and that small municipalities get access to grants for physical books. Read the speech
- Argues that the introduction of mental health into the curriculum can help children gain tools to manage their health. Suggests that the work can be carried out through local variations or national guidelines. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats failed to manage the coordination between school health and child and adolescent psychiatry. Argues that the same main authority should be responsible for both and accuses the Social Democrats of increased mental ill-health and reduced safety in schools. Read the speech
SFI requirements: 3-year limit and activity obligation debate
- Argues that language skills are crucial for work and social cohesion and that previously low requirements have led to exclusion. Supports the government's proposal for clearer rules and time limits to promote integration and self-sufficiency. Read the speech
School, environment, healthcare and economy debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the government's initiatives have shortened waiting times for operations in Dalarna. Asks the Minister for Health and Social Affairs what is being done to ramp up support for patients in queues across the entire country. Read the speech
Ten-year primary school proposal to remove preschool class
- Argues that a ten-year primary school creates greater equality, clear structure and better continuity through a coherent curriculum. Wants to strengthen early learning in reading, writing and arithmetic to give more children a better chance at school success. Read the speech
School system: L wants knowledge school, SD migration, C 5bn
- Argues that skilled teachers with a firm hand and a warm heart are crucial for the students' future. Wants to raise the status of the profession through higher eligibility requirements, reduce administration and strengthen teachers' powers to handle disciplinary issues. Read the speech
- Argues that early interventions with special education teachers are crucial to avoid school failure. Wants a grading system that measures knowledge and requires a certain level of knowledge for high school admission to avoid double failures. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is reducing teachers' administrative burden through investments in support staff and physical books to create order and a peaceful working environment. Proposes different levels in upper secondary programs to reduce dropout rates and wants a grading system that drives high expectations. Criticizes the Center Party's rhetoric for risking a lowering of requirements and expectations in school. Read the speech
School safety: bag searches and police reports for minors
- Argues that the school is a common crime scene where students and staff suffer from insecurity and a lack of respect. Wants principals to have the responsibility to report crimes to the police and that the school management should be given the right to open students' bags to prevent crime and protect the students. Read the speech
Education quality: textbooks, class caps, and mobile ban
- Criticizes that many students experience insecurity and bullying due to a lack of order and eroded authority. Suggests more adults, smaller groups, clearer norms and an expectations document to strengthen safety and the focus on knowledge. Read the speech
School issues: state control, 18-year schooling, no profit
- Argues that school is a protective factor against exclusion and that high expectations and safety are crucial. Proposes a student health guarantee, routine conversations with a counselor and that teaching on mental health be included in the curricula. Wants to introduce responsibility contracts between school and home to clarify the responsibilities of the parents, the student, and the school. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working on student health, safety, and leadership. Proposes that teacher education be developed, the administrative burden be reduced and that more options in upper secondary school be created so that all students can move forward. Read the speech
- Admits that the government's reforms need to be implemented at a faster pace. Argues that higher admission requirements for teacher training increase the profession's attractiveness and avoid waste of resources. Wants to give teachers more authority in the classroom to strengthen the profession. Read the speech
- Argues that there are several advantages to the region having the responsibility for school health. This would consolidate expertise, facilitate referrals to child and adolescent psychiatry, and prevent mental ill-health through order and rules. Read the speech
- Argues that responsibility contracts between parents, school, and student is a successful way to involve parents in education. Claims that the government has allocated historical sums to child and adolescent psychiatry. Read the speech
Healthcare and preparedness: crisis stocks, staffing, and military
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the state should take over responsibility for healthcare in order to create equal care. Wants to improve the working environment and the digital infrastructure to strengthen the supply of competence and the patients' security. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions have been pressured financially by inflation and higher pension costs. Suggests that the state takes greater responsibility by replacing the 21 different healthcare systems with a common state responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that higher taxes are not the solution to the healthcare system's problems, but rather that it is a systemic error. Proposes a state management of healthcare to solve problems with, among others, record systems. Read the speech
- Argues that different medical record systems lead to double work and poorer care. Proposes more state control and that the regions' responsibility for healthcare be abolished. Asks if the Social Democrats are on board with the policy of letting the state take over the responsibility for healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the state needs to take a much greater responsibility for the entire healthcare system. Wants the government to continue working for more state control of care in order to put the patients at the center. Read the speech
- Argues that a state principal provides better conditions for equal healthcare than today's system with 21 different healthcare organizations. Wants to leave the current system and instead do as in the neighboring countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the current organization with 21 self-governing authorities makes the sharing of e-health data proceed too slowly. Argues that there are significant advantages to scrapping the current system and creating a modern state healthcare system. Read the speech
Upper secondary school funding, structure and grading system
- Argues that the system is failing as many students leave primary school without eligibility for upper secondary school despite a large skills shortage in the labor market. Proposes a simpler upper secondary track with a focus on practical skills and vocational preparation to create a clear path into the working life. Read the speech
Preschool quality: screen time, language requirements, staff
- Argues that parents should have a choice between different forms of childcare, including family daycare. Wants to introduce a national maximum for the size of children's groups and reduce screen time in favor of books and play. Read the speech
- Argues that the inequality in the size of children's groups requires a national grip through legislation on a national ceiling. Explains that the government is investing 900 million kronor in 2025 through general and targeted state grants to the municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to follow Skolverket's guidelines within the current economic framework. Emphasizes that smaller children's groups and a better working environment strengthen the profession's attractiveness and is important for staff, parents, and children. Read the speech
Social policy, environment, labor market and school issues
School staffing, class sizes, crime, and alcohol sales
- Want to change the grading system so that more students receive eligibility for upper secondary school. Also proposes that a simpler and more practically oriented vocational school should be introduced as a third option in upper secondary school. Asks how the government is working to stop the dropouts in school. Read the speech
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Government priorities: tax cuts, coastal protection and healthcare
- Criticizes that authorities deny applications for protection hunting despite serious wolf attacks. Asks the Minister for Rural Affairs when the wolf population will decrease and what the message is to those who have their animals attacked. Read the speech
Education and research: literacy crisis and school funding
- Proposes a student health guarantee, routine counselor meetings, and that the regions receive a unified mandate for child and youth healthcare. Argues that the knowledge requirements should be rewritten to reduce stress, advocates for mobile-free in school and wants to restore parental responsibility through increased cooperation between school and family. Read the speech
- Confirms that today's grading system creates stress and ill health due to unclear knowledge requirements. Suggests that the elimination in school can be resolved through vocational schools or differentiated upper secondary eligibility to maintain quality. Read the speech
- Responds that the Christian Democrats want student efforts below grade E to be counted so that effort is valued even at a passing level. Argues that a changed grading system can create earlier efforts and is open to reviewing the system. Read the speech
- Argues that bullying in schools has increased and that previous measures have been too lax. Suggests that teachers and principals should be given greater powers to protect the victim against the bully. Read the speech
- Responds that the government allocates 850 million kronor for safety and study rooms and 700 million for knowledge grants. Argues that political paralysis and fear of racist criticism have hindered the integration of children in exclusion. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous digitalization trend in schools has led to more disruption and poorer results. Suggests that the development should be slowed down and instead digitalization should be implemented cautiously where it actually helps. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should reduce teachers' administration through digital tools. Wants to avoid further digitalization of teaching materials to counteract distractions and instead advocates for physical teaching materials, more reading books and a mobile phone ban. Read the speech
Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate
- Criticizes that Trafikverket previously planned to charge fees for events on state roads. Asks what the government plans to do moving forward to further help civil society. Read the speech
Government work on schools, welfare, defense and AI potential
- Wants to legislate for a regulation of the size of children's groups in preschool. Asks when parents, children and staff can expect smaller children's groups to become a reality. Read the speech
School libraries: funding, staffing and regulations debate
- Argues that lack of concentration and declining reading comprehension affect students' results and mental health. Wants to strengthen school libraries as a counterweight to digital stress and a place to develop empathy and critical thinking. Argues that the government is taking important steps to ensure staffed school libraries through clearer definitions. Moves for approval of the proposal in the report. Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, school, and military ties to Israel
- Criticizes that the new national plan for the reassessment of hydropower threatens dams in Ludvika that have regulated lakes for generations. Asks what the government is doing to save these dams to avoid consequences for the local community, environment, and cultural heritage. Read the speech
Adult education for skills, prosperity and integration
- Argues that adult education and SFI are crucial for integration, self-sufficiency, and skills supply. Advocates for flexibility to combine language learning with vocational training and internships and emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning. Read the speech
Permanent specialized education for faster reading in schools
- Argues that high-performing students need more stimulating teaching to reach their full potential and strengthen Sweden's competitiveness. Wants to make advanced education permanent to provide schools with long-term security and improve opportunities for students to study at a faster pace. Read the speech
School resources, equality and working environment debate
- Argues that the inclusion principle has failed for students with special needs and advocates for smaller groups as well as more special education teachers. Wants to raise the status of the teaching profession through higher eligibility requirements, reduce administration and give teachers clearer powers for disciplinary measures. Criticizes the digitalization zeal that has occurred in schools and wants to return to the basics. Proposes a student health guarantee and that the regions take over the responsibility for student health. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes the school by allocating the largest state contribution in 20 years. Criticizes that a lack of money is always seen as the problem and demands better efficiency as well as a focus on safety and study environment. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' tax policy as growth-inhibiting. Argues that efficiency can be increased through smaller teaching groups, physical learning materials, disciplinary measures, and better cooperation with parents without it costing more money. Read the speech
- Argues that reading longer texts and writing with paper and pen promotes learning. Criticizes that screens have caused distraction and poorer results and advocates for investments in physical learning materials. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's budget proposal for potentially increasing inflation. Argues that a lack of discipline is the reason teachers have less time with students. Advocates for removing screen requirements in preschool. Read the speech
Education policy: mother tongue, Swedish focus and KD demands
- Criticizes that many students experience anxiety, insecurity, and bullying in school. Proposes a school policy for order and safety with more special educators, sharpened powers for staff as well as a stronger parental responsibility through responsibility contracts. Read the speech
Independent schools: knowledge, fees and transparency
- Argues that school is an important protective factor against exclusion and requires high expectations, increased teaching time, and better support measures. Criticizes the digitalization hysteria that has led to screens in the classrooms and suggests that school should become a counterweight through fewer screens and more physical teaching materials. Emphasizes the importance of safe families, parental involvement, and a contract of responsibility between school and home. Read the speech
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- Rejects the accusation of hidden motives and argues that successful free school owners benefit the students. Suggests that the investigation should be handled according to the ordinary process to enable a legislative proposal that actually makes a difference. Read the speech
- Means that he has not taken a stand on specific legislation but wants a proper investigation process to be carried out. Wants transparency in the independent schools so that they can be compared with municipal schools. Read the speech
- Argues that mental ill-health is better addressed through other measures than by lowering the requirements for students. Wants the conditions for independent and municipal schools to be as similar as possible, but with possible exceptions to avoid unreasonable administration. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a great consensus within the government support regarding the need for legislation to gain insight into independent schools. Explains that the details of the legislation cannot be accounted for before the referral process and the negotiations are complete. Read the speech
Trafikverket fees for non-profits: 8 million SEK budget
- Thanks the Minister for the commitment and the solution for 2023 and 2024. Argues that a permanent solution is required and suggests that civil society be more involved to avoid permanent grant increases. Read the speech
- Points out that the Social Democratic government handled the issue for 13 months. Argues that the government's announcement of 8 million kronor is a budget issue that requires an agreement between four parties. Suggests that civil society should be involved to resolve the issue without costs. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Argues that the government has allocated large resources to health and medical care. Asks why the Minister sees a need for an efficiency delegation and whether it can help Region Dalarna in the long term. Read the speech
Upper secondary school: vocational education and skills supply
Preschool conditions, screen time and group size debate
- Wants parents to have a broad freedom of choice between municipal, private, and pedagogical alternatives. Argues that municipalities should be obliged to provide pedagogical care and that the child groups must be reduced to avoid stress and promote security. Wants to stop the screen experiment in preschool. Read the speech
Pisa survey results: Knowledge school, market school, migration
- Argues that the growing mental ill-health among young people is a major problem that affects school results. Proposes a school health guarantee where all students should be able to contact school health services every day. Read the speech
- Argues that students are distracted by screens and mobiles, which hinders learning. Criticizes the uncontrolled digitalization under the Socialdemokraternas rule and asks if the government will support a mobile ban. Read the speech
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- Argues that the constant flow of screens causes mental ill-health and worsens school results by students opting out of difficult tasks. Proposes fewer screens, more physical learning materials and a mobile ban to focus on basic knowledge. Read the speech
Primary school teaching time: SD, S, M, C, KD debate core subjects
- Argues that previous attempts to clear subjects were successful. Agrees with the committee's proposal as the student's choice is conducted with very varying quality and efficiency. Read the speech
School funding and materials: S wants 1.8 billion SEK extra
- Argues that a lack of learning materials contributes to declining school results. Advocates for physical learning materials over digital ones to facilitate parents' support and ensure a coherent whole in learning. Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Education and research: L, V, and S debate school funding
- Argues that the school must prioritize safety, basic knowledge, and textbooks over digital distractions. Proposes a student health guarantee, strengthened parental support, and that the regions should be responsible for child and youth healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that digitalization in schools and preschools has gone too far without sufficient evidence. Advocates for the development to be turned back towards science and proven experience and expresses concern over the impact of mobile phones on young people's mental health. Read the speech
- Argues that a combination of digital tools and physical teaching materials is needed in schools. Criticizes that the presence of mobile phones disturbs concentration, creates insecurity, and affects mental health. Suggests that one should return to proven experience. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
School grading equality: National Audit Office report debate
- Argues that it is problematic when grades are not fair or equivalent because they are decisive selection instruments for young people's future. Suggests that the government should link grades more clearly to national tests and investigate the problem. Read the speech
- Expresses skepticism about linking grades in theoretical subjects to practical-aesthetic subjects. Argues that it is relevant to investigate the problem since higher grades in subjects without national tests contribute to grade inflation. Read the speech
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Swedish research funding priorities and academic freedom
- Argues that research is crucial for democracy and welfare. Suggests that policy should promote research in knowledge-poor areas such as health and nuclear power. Wants to strengthen academic conditions to counter brain drain. Read the speech
Upper secondary school curriculum: math split and hairdressing
- Argues that the proposed changes create better conditions for education and employment. Wants to split the mathematics subject to maintain incentives for deepening and replace the craft program with hairdresser and stylist programs to sharpen the educations. Emphasizes the importance of a clear transparency principle to measure quality and compare independent schools with municipal schools. Read the speech
- Argues that transparency in independent schools is important for comparability, quality, and auditing of tax money. Expresses however uncertainty regarding how a full-scale principle of public access affects smaller actors with limited legal competence. Read the speech
- Argues that all schools, including smaller independent schools, need good opportunities to operate in order to guarantee students' freedom of choice. Wants to investigate how transparency can be created without it hitting smaller actors hard. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's tightening of the independent school sector aims to limit unserious actors. Asks if it is possible to create transparency without imposing an unreasonable administrative burden or requirements for legal competence on smaller schools. Read the speech
- Argues that the party wants clear insight in order to be able to compare independent schools and municipal schools. Wants to investigate how insight can be created without smaller schools being affected by the administrative requirements. Read the speech
University board terms shortened to strengthen security policy
- Argues that the most important tasks of higher education are knowledge dissemination and skills supply. Wants to strengthen quality through national coordination of study places, reform teacher education and ensure that students have the correct prior knowledge. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's decision is responsible as there are clear warning signs regarding security policy threats. Emphasizes that the measure is not a restriction of academic freedom but rather a way to strengthen it. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is acting responsibly by protecting educational institutions and students against external security threats. Criticizes the opposition for criticizing the government's measures instead of pushing for more protection against threats from countries such as China and Russia. Read the speech
School organization, financing and quality debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the school should promote knowledge and education and criticizes that many students do not receive passing grades. Proposes high knowledge requirements, early support measures, reinstated parental responsibility and a responsibility contract between school, student and parents. Wants to strengthen freedom of choice through mandatory school choice and consolidate student health services within the regions. Read the speech
School knowledge results, safety and teacher working conditions
- Argues that teachers are crucial for students' well-being and Sweden's future. Proposes raised eligibility requirements, reduced administration, clearer disciplinary powers as well as a student health guarantee with the regions' responsibility for medical and psychosocial health. Criticizes that the idea of inclusion has gone too far and wants to instead invest in more special education teachers and special teaching groups. Wishes to approve the committee's proposal in the report. Read the speech
- Argues that the teaching profession must be made more attractive by reducing the administrative burden. Wants teachers to be given greater powers to maintain order in the classroom and that the municipalities take greater responsibility for reducing the administration. Read the speech
- Argues that the question is hypothetical and that it should be investigated according to the Tidöavtalet. Criticizes the government because students are falling behind and teachers cannot maintain order in the classroom. Read the speech
Adult education: funding, quality and vocational schools
- Argues that adult education is crucial for lifelong learning, skills supply, and integration. Advocates for combining SFI with vocational training and internships to increase motivation and flexibility for newcomers. Read the speech
- Argues that the most important thing is to get students into work. Explains that the industry school trial does not continue because of the evaluation, but that the model can continue through cooperation with the industry. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government did not take responsibility for the vocational schools. Wants to meet unemployment by matching labor with demand through adult education and upper secondary education that matches the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that SFI teaching for Ukrainians is a key to society and community. Emphasizes that the teaching must maintain high quality and actually generate the knowledge required to enter the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy shifts from previous policy by setting requirements and giving people the chance to learn Swedish. Aims to break exclusion and create social cohesion by giving people the opportunity for jobs and education. Read the speech
Upper secondary school vocational education and compulsory study
- Argues that the matching between upper secondary education and the labor market's needs must be improved to counteract skill shortages. Suggests that educations be adapted to the students' different circumstances and that more students are able to complete upper secondary school. Read the speech
- Rejects the image of cuts and argues that the government is investing in the education system. Wants to match education to the needs of the labor market through cooperation with the industry. Read the speech
- Argues that there are too many people who could work but do not. Suggests that one must catch students who do not receive eligibility for upper secondary school and, together with the industry, find paths so that they can enter the labor market. Read the speech
Education funding and structure: L, S, and SD proposals
- Argues that the school must convey classical education and a common ethic based on Christian and Western tradition. Wants students who break rules of order to be met with clearer consequences and that zero tolerance prevails against bullying and vandalism. Read the speech
Trafikverket fees and voluntary sector activities on infrastructure
- Argues that the new fees are an unreasonable arrangement that threatens the activities of community life. Criticizes the previous Social Democratic government for not acting faster when the issue was first presented. Read the speech
- Argues that civil society's efforts are invaluable and welcomes that the government is working at a high pace to resolve the issue. Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not act in good time and that the Christian Democrats now have to clean up. Read the speech
School funding: profit ban, funding norms and ownership
- Argues that free schools should be given the best possible conditions and operate on equal terms as municipal schools. Wants increased state control of the school funding model to correct imbalances and welcomes the government's investigations. Read the speech
Preschool design and pedagogy: gender pedagogy and funding
- Argues that childcare should give children a secure start through love and care. Emphasizes parents' freedom of choice between different pedagogical alternatives, small child groups to avoid stress as well as the importance of time for the children. Read the speech
Student financial aid: grant increases and rural debt cuts
- Argues that education is crucial for the individual's and society's development. Wants the generous student support system to be preserved to level economic differences and that transition student support should match the labor market's skill needs. Read the speech
- Argues that the transition study support should be managed in cooperation with the parties and requires a regulatory framework for the selection of applications. Emphasizes that the support should be used for education that matches the labor market's demand in order to counter skills shortages. Read the speech
- Argues that the new support needs to be monitored during implementation. Suggests that the agency exercise, the dimensioning, and the management be continuously monitored and adjusted to ensure that it functions in the best possible way. Read the speech
Education and university research budget proposal debate
- Wants a school with high expectations where students can choose between different school forms. Welcomes the government's initiatives on student health, special education teacher support, and teaching materials to strengthen study environments and teachers' peace of mind. Read the speech
- Defends the government's initiatives in the education sector, such as teaching materials, after-school programs, and special education teachers. Argues that the targeted state grants are important for the municipalities and that physical teaching materials are needed to support weak students. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's investments in the education sector are important. Defends the indexing of state tax and criticizes the Left Party's policy. Wants to invest in a school with order, safety, and study. Read the speech
Student financial aid: L, S, and C debate system design
- Argues that the Swedish student support system is one of the world's most generous and fundamental for equal education. Emphasizes that student support is crucial for solving the matching problem in the business sector and for enabling transition during a career. Read the speech
Alcohol policy, infrastructure, housing, school and corruption
- Asks what the government intends to do to increase accessibility to school health services, as the increased mental ill-health among children and young people is one of our time's greatest societal problems. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that a well-developed transport system is necessary for people to be able to live and work in the entire country. Criticizes that the previous government prioritized high-speed trains over maintenance of the road network, which leads to capital destruction and affects the countryside. Read the speech
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