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Mathias Tegnér (S)
What Mathias Tegnér 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.
Exit taxation: taxing unrealized gains and the 10-year rule
- Argues that unrealized capital gains accumulated in Sweden should be taxed here. Criticizes the government for having laid down an investigation that could have solved the deficiencies in the ten-year rule and asks if the Finance Minister really wants to solve the problem. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Finance avoids the question of taxation of unrealized capital gains upon relocation. Argues that the tax system lacks fairness and asks if the government intends to present proposals to address the ten-year rule. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not taking concrete Swedish measures against tax evasion despite the shortcomings being known. Argues that it is unreasonable that persons with large capital assets can exploit loopholes in the tax rules. Read the speech
Local police presence and funding for more police stations
- Argues that safety is a fundamental right and that the closure of police stations must be reversed. Asks if the Minister will prevent future closures and ensure local police presence through physical police stations throughout the country. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is responsible for the closure of police stations and that local presence is crucial for safety. Asks why the government did not support a moratorium to stop the death of police stations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for using numerical tricks and creating unnecessary conflicts instead of seeking broad agreements. Argues that the government's economic policy risks running Sweden into the ground and leading to the EU's deficit procedure. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts for the wealthiest over state grants to municipalities. Asks why the government wants to make things more difficult for the elderly and for dignified care by limiting the municipalities' possibilities to raise taxes. Read the speech
- Argues that a social democratic policy would have provided more resources to elderly care. Asks if the minister is truly satisfied with how the elderly are treated in today's Sweden. Read the speech
Tax law liability for representation: new rules and exemptions
- Argues that the government is not doing enough to take a collective grip on tax evasion and the shadow economy. Wants stronger control functions and sharper tools against tax evasion to secure tax revenues. Read the speech
Supplementary tax reports for companies in large groups
- Argues that it is possible to stop tax evasion while simultaneously securing a good business climate. Criticizes the government for lagging behind regarding tax evasion and demands a unified impact assessment to manage the complexity of the legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that a unified impact assessment is needed to see administrative costs and opportunities for simplification. Argues that the analysis is necessary because the legislation was passed too quickly and the terminology does not harmonize with other tax legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that the supplementary tax is important for fairness and that Sweden should follow international commitments. Criticizes that the regulatory framework is too complex and forced through and demands a consolidated impact assessment of administrative costs as well as an investigation of possible simplifications. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Social Democrats support the bill. Argues that a consequence analysis is required to ensure that the regulations do not become more complicated than necessary and asks why the Moderates are against this proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the regulatory framework was needed and requires a consequence analysis to ensure that the legislation stops tax planning while minimizing the administrative burden for companies. Urges that a consequence analysis be approved to improve the legislation. Read the speech
Interest deduction rules adaptation to EU law to counter tax evasion
- Argues that the proposal is good because it follows EU law and counters tax evasion by stopping artificial arrangements. Argues that rules against tax fraud must be based on overarching criteria in order not to open up for new loopholes. Read the speech
Eating disorder care: KD and S criticize government's actions
- Criticizes the Minister for Finance for spreading incorrect information about eating disorder care in Region Stockholm. Asks the Minister for Social Affairs how these misleading statements risk affecting tax morale and trust in the state. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Social Affairs does not answer the questions regarding the Minister for Finance's misleading statements. Asks how the Minister for Finance's falsehoods affect tax morale and argues that this erodes trust and harms democracy. Read the speech
- Appreciates the minister's commitment and attitude towards problematic beauty ideals. Criticizes that the finance minister has used incorrect or non-existent knowledge bases and demands that the political fabulation regarding Region Stockholm ceases. Read the speech
Tax payment deferrals: Riksrevisionen report and government policy
- Argues that the S-led government's policy during the pandemic was wise and successful as it strengthened liquidity and saved jobs. Asks the Sverigedemokraterna if their carry back proposal is reasonable and how they intend to control the risk of fraud. Read the speech
Sweden's aid to Myanmar and prioritization of Ukraine
- Criticizes that the government is phasing out the cooperation with Myanmar at a rapid pace, which risks destroying established operations. Argues that the retreat risks strengthening China and weakening democracies in Europe by leaving Myanmar open to Chinese influence. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's short-term aid policy and argues that the reallocation of resources to Ukraine risks giving China increased influence in Myanmar. Asks whether the government has analyzed how the Swedish withdrawal affects the democracy movement's survival and which actors might take over. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the decision to leave Myanmar was not preceded by a security policy analysis. Argues that it is bad to finance the support for Ukraine by leaving free room for China in Myanmar, which creates a less secure world. Read the speech
Capital insurance regulatory framework and tax evasion risks
- Argues that the government is sitting on its hands despite the Swedish Tax Agency having pointed out a tax loophole in capital insurance. Asks whether the government considers this to be a problem and how they intend to act. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is sitting on its hands and has not appointed an inquiry despite that the Swedish Tax Agency has pointed out deficiencies in the legislation since December 2024. Asks when the government will act to close the tax loophole. Read the speech
- Argues that tax loopholes lead to suboptimal capital allocation. Criticizes the government for sitting on its hands despite warning signals from Skatteverket and demands that an inquiry be appointed to solve the problem. Read the speech
Tax reform and company rules: M, S, and KD debate capital
- Criticizes the claim that the report contains proposals on property tax. Argues that tax cuts lead to lower revenues for the state rather than increased labor supply and warns that increased inequalities harm growth and innovation. Read the speech
- Argues that the infrastructure bill is only a large investment in nominal terms due to inflation. Criticizes that broad tax cuts for the wealthiest do not create capital markets but make Sweden poorer and increase inequalities. Read the speech
- Argues that a new major tax reform is needed to broaden the tax bases and increase capital taxation. Proposes a temporary bank tax to increase the child allowance and moves for approval of reservation 23 and 25. Read the speech
- Argues that the major tax reform in the 90s created predictability through compromises. Criticizes the government's unilateral tax cuts as risking a backlash and argues that one should respect people's life situations. Read the speech
- Argues that a tax reform can create a more efficient system by broadening tax bases. Criticizes the government's policy of lowering taxes for the wealthiest while ignoring tax loopholes and fraud. Read the speech
Hallstavik police station closure and local police presence
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- Argues that the government is responsible for creating conditions for more police stations. Criticizes the closure of the police station in Hallstavik and argues that reduced local presence risks worsening the handling of volume crimes. Read the speech
- Argues that the local police presence is decreasing and that the number of police stations in Stockholm County is becoming fewer. Wants the closure of the police station in Hallstavik to be stopped as more police stations are needed throughout the country. Read the speech
Measures against tax evasion: F-tax, exit tax and coupon tax
- Argues that advanced tax planning and tax evasion is a serious threat to the welfare state. Criticizes that the government has in practice removed the annual reporting of the tax gap and asks if this sends the wrong signal. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government lacks concrete reform ambitions and measures to close loopholes in the tax legislation. Asks which reforms, in addition to the EU cooperation, the government plans to counter tax evasion and tax fraud. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has removed the annual reporting of the tax error despite large losses. Regrets this and requests that the referred proposals become reality. Argues that the exit tax and the coupon tax would make a big difference. Read the speech
Tax cuts for venture capitalists and impact on welfare
- Argues that growth and simplicity can be created without submitting to the demands of venture capitalists. Criticizes the government's investigation as a commission from the industry and asks why venture capitalists should pay less tax than ordinary wage earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the government chose a commissioned assignment instead of a proper investigation to resolve uncertainty. Criticizes proposals that create fast-tracks for small groups as they damage trust and hinder growth. Read the speech
Security risks, citizenship requirements and economic goals
- Criticizes the Prime Minister's claim about increasing healthcare queues in Region Stockholm. Argues that waiting times have decreased since the Social Democrats took over and that the figures in Stockholm are significantly better than in Moderate-led Skåne. Read the speech
Supplementary tax for companies in large groups regulations
- Welcomes and supports the additional tax to stop tax evasion, create fairness, and close tax loopholes. Criticizes the government's laxity towards tax evasion and demands further evaluations as well as analysis of representative responsibility. Read the speech
Economic policy, tax cuts, school, and welfare debate
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Argues that the recession hits households hard and that families with children have difficulty putting food on the table. Criticizes the government for not raising the child allowance and proposes a tax on the banks' excess profits. Read the speech
Taiwan designation in Swedish population register debate
- Argues that the Swedish Tax Agency's designation "Taiwan, province of China" is political and offensive to Swedish-Taiwanese. Points out that the name change may have occurred due to pressure from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and requests an investigation of the process. Read the speech
- Argues that the naming issue is important in the geopolitical situation and that the designation is perceived as poor by many Swedish-Taiwanese. Regrets that the Minister for Finance does not want to investigate the issue further. Read the speech
- Argues that the naming issue at Skatteverket is non-political and emphasizes the importance of using the correct designation. Read the speech
Tax policy, entrepreneurship, and banking sector regulation
- Criticizes the idea that high taxes always hinder growth and refers to the US's historical productivity increase during high marginal tax rates. Asks how the member has calculated and views the American example. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no direct connection between growth and capital taxes. Claims that the tax ratio decreased between 2014 and 2022 and that growth in the long term is promoted by tax-funded education, infrastructure and low corruption. Read the speech
- Argues that tax policy should prioritize welfare and increased capital taxation rather than lower taxes for high-income earners. Wishes to move for approval of reservations regarding the 3:12 rules and a temporary bank tax to finance welfare. Read the speech
- Asks why the reduced employer contributions for young people were removed and why the growth support was not expanded. Criticizes that it makes things worse for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs by abolishing the sickness benefit. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is raising the employer contribution for young people and increasing the sick pay responsibility for companies. Argues that the policy contradicts the rhetoric regarding the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises. Read the speech
Household assets and debts register: M wants wealth data
- Argues that it is regrettable that the government has not acted on the proposals in SOU 2022:51. Asks why the government is not listening to expert agencies and what reasons lie behind the fact that the proposals have not moved forward. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for not answering the questions in the interpellation but instead posing questions back to the Riksdag. Asks whether the government intends to return with proposals to enable the collection of data on households' assets and debts. Read the speech
- Argues that increasing inequality threatens growth and advocates for a major tax reform with a higher capital tax. Denies that a register of assets and debts is a first step towards a wealth tax and asks if the government will present a proposal. Read the speech
Economic situation in regions and municipalities 2025-2026
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- Argues that the government has been passive in combating inflation and criticizes that they have prioritized tax cuts for the richest over welfare. Asks if any new money will be added to welfare. Read the speech
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AI-generated revenge pornography criminal law protection
- Expresses concern that current legislation on unlawful privacy violations may not cover AI-generated deepfakes. Wants the government to be at the forefront and ensure that these violations are illegal even though the films do not correspond to reality. Read the speech
- Expresses joy over the government's confirmation to combat violations and men's violence against women. Argues that it is important to act proactively to ensure that the legislation does not lose its effectiveness in the future. Read the speech
- Argues that equal societies and preventive work lead to lower crime. Wants the legislation to have no loopholes so that no women or young girls are affected by online shaming. Read the speech
Sickness benefit for self-employed: tax and security debate
- Argues that competitiveness depends on broad factors such as infrastructure and education rather than individual tax rates. Wants the security systems for entrepreneurs not to deviate too much from the general systems and that the rules are adapted to work for both entrepreneurs and employees. Criticizes that it takes too long to determine the income basis for sickness benefit for self-employed individuals and regrets that the government has chosen a different path than the referred proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to have regulations where SGI for entrepreneurs can be determined quickly and takes into account self-employed contributions. Claims that competitiveness is created by infrastructure, health, and education rather than lowered taxes. Read the speech
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Grace period rules for self-employed: 55-year rule debate
- Argues that self-employed individuals have worse protection than others due to old and general rules. Asks why the government does not change the non-selection option to 1 day or address the 55-year rule which is age-discriminatory. Read the speech
- Argues that a poorer insurance protection for entrepreneurs than for the rest of the labor market can hinder growth. Proposes that the non-selection alternative for karens should be changed to 1 day to create equivalent protection and looks forward to the 55-year rule being removed. Read the speech
- Argues that entrepreneurs who become ill often do not know about their seven-day quarantine. Points out that these entrepreneurs exist and that there is a need for policy in the area of security for entrepreneurs. Read the speech
Corporate taxation framework: S and M demand reasoned opinion
- Argues that the tax base should be determined nationally and that the right to direct taxes is within the competence of the member states. Criticizes the proposal for being far-reaching and involving a major restriction of the member states' powers. Read the speech
Sponsorship tax deduction rules and sports equality debate
- Argues that today's regulatory framework and case law counteract equal sponsorship because Skatteverket's models value equal sponsorship lower than companies do. Asks if the Minister for Finance sees these problems and what the government intends to do. Read the speech
- Argues that the current regulatory framework and the Swedish Tax Agency's models are unreasonable because they do not value equality, which cements inequality within sports. Asks why the government does not investigate gifts and sponsorship together to avoid gifts becoming more advantageous. Read the speech
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Capital taxation on relocation and ten-year rule loopholes
- Criticizes that the government does not intend to address the loophole in the tax legislation after having concluded the investigation. Asks if the government actually does not intend to do anything to ensure that profits created in Sweden are taxed. Read the speech
- Argues that increased inequality requires an active policy against tax evasion and tax avoidance. Suggests that the ten-year rule be updated for an effective exit tax regulation, that a bank tax be introduced, that pressure on tax havens be increased, and that the tax evasion act be expanded. Read the speech
Transfer pricing directive: Member states' rights and OECD
- Argues that the member states should have the right to make decisions on direct taxes and, above all, that the EU proposal risks removing the flexibility that exists in the current dynamic regulatory framework from the OECD. Criticizes the government's work against tax evasion and regrets that the broad anchoring process for tax issues has been lacking. Read the speech
EU tax system for SMEs: subsidiarity and national competence
- Argues that the work against tax evasion is important at the EU level to maintain trust. Urges approval of the committee's proposal because the tax base for income tax is a national competence. Read the speech
Supplementary tax for large corporations to counter evasion
- Argues that tax cuts for the wealthiest increase inequality and weaken the economy. Claims that high taxes create competitiveness by financing infrastructure and education, and asks why the reservation regarding a more efficient supplementary tax has not been approved. Read the speech
- Criticizes that broad tax cuts and reduced industrial policy do not lead to growth. Argues that taxes must be collected effectively and asks why the opposition does not agree to a review of the current legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that a supplementary tax for large corporations is a matter of justice and necessary to counter tax evasion. Wants the legislation to be scrutinized immediately as it is rushed through and criticizes the government's lack of prioritization of the work against tax fraud. Read the speech
Swedish Enforcement Authority debts and household economic challenges
- Criticizes the government's lack of action against the cost crisis and the increasing over-indebtedness. Argues that the government should take concrete measures against increasing inequalities and suggests putting pressure on the banks and energy companies. Read the speech
Sweden-Germany tax treaty amendment to avoid double taxation
- Wish to vote in favor of the committee's proposal regarding the updated tax treaty with Germany. Criticizes the government for not prioritizing the fight against tax evasion in practice by shutting down investigations and reducing resources. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important with updates of bilateral tax treaties. Criticizes that it is unclear how the government views the exit tax and argues that tax loopholes risk eroding the cohesion of society. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government has removed important tools for combating tax evasion. Criticizes that the government scrapped the investigation into exit tax and argues that tax treaties cannot close the gap without a new investigation. Read the speech
Sweden's aid to democracy in Guatemala and Ukraine focus
- Describes the negative development for democracy and the ongoing "silent coup" in Guatemala. Asks what the government is doing when the USA emphasizes Sweden's role and what can be done within the EU to stop the situation. Read the speech
Security, welfare and immigration policy in PM's question time
- Argues that the government's policy threatens welfare through cuts. Asks if it is reasonable to lower taxes for the wealthiest when low- and middle-income earners risk increased municipal taxes. Read the speech
Tax system for companies, capital and wealth: M, S, L plans
- Proposes approval of reservations 5 and 16 and wants the 3:12 rules to be further investigated to be balanced. Criticizes the government's tax cuts for the richest and proposes a readiness tax to reduce inequalities and finance defense. Read the speech
- Argues that the deep determinants of growth are education, infrastructure and trust rather than tax levels. Asks why the Moderaterna do not see that a lack of cohesion in society and the world threatens the free trade system and growth. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden already has competitive taxes that enable good access to capital. Criticizes that the Moderaterna do not see that a policy to hold society together is necessary to avoid corruption and reduced growth. Read the speech
- Notes that the issue concerns the interpretation of legislation rather than the legislation itself. Argues that it is problematic when the regulatory framework does not support companies' needs to sponsor both women's and men's hockey. Read the speech
- Shares Member Vilhelmsson's view on the problems with how resources are allocated to sports. Promises to work together with Member Vilhelmsson to try to solve the problem. Read the speech
- Argues that growth is not automatically affected by the tax level but depends on what the taxes are used for. Claims that countries with higher tax levels such as welfare states generally have lower unemployment and higher employment levels. Read the speech
- Argues that those who can work should work in order to reduce inequalities. Criticizes the government for not investing sufficiently in education and argues that municipalities risk cutting back on schools due to a lack of resources. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals for having abandoned their liberal soul and becoming part of the right-wing populist movement. Argues that the Social Democrats are demonstrating against injustices and asks how a liberal can stand outside the opposition against extreme concentration of resources. Read the speech
- Argues that a broad tax reform is needed and that the Social Democrats are prepared to cooperate on such a reform. Wants the reform to address both the need for lower taxes and increased global injustices. Read the speech
Reduced aid to Guatemala: risks of failed state and cartels
- Argues that the government's substantial reduction in aid to Guatemala risks making the country a failed state. Asks whether the government has analyzed how this could facilitate drug cartels and increase the availability of drugs in Europe and Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats want to return to the one percent goal for aid. Warns that reduced aid risks making Guatemala a failed state and questions whether the government has analyzed the negative effects of the reduction. Read the speech
- Wants to return to the one percent goal if allowed to govern. Argues that the current aid framework is significantly smaller than the previous government's and warns that the reduction risks creating a failed state. Read the speech
Ten-year rule and exit tax to counter tax evasion
- Criticizes the government for having shut down the exit tax investigation despite the fact that today's rules do not work. Asks what the government intends to do to close the gaps in the regulatory framework and stop aggressive tax planning. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is laying down the exit tax investigation without presenting an alternative. Argues that a well-considered exit tax would provide important state revenues and stop tax evasion. Asks if the government lacks a plan or sees the problem as irrelevant. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's current measures do not address the problem of tax evasion. Wants the government to clarify its plans to address the problem or admit that it is not a problem. Read the speech
EU directive on crypto tax crime cooperation and sanctions
- Argues that administrative cooperation against tax evasion is prioritized and can hardly be carried out nationally. However, wants that each member state should be able to determine the sanction levels since the right of taxation is a national competence. Read the speech
Exit tax investigation scrapped by government; S criticizes
- Criticizes that the government closed the investigation on exit tax in silence despite that loopholes in the tax rules remain. Asks how the government intends to close these loopholes and if they consider that everyone should have to pay tax. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is shelving the exit tax investigation for cost reasons, as an investigation is cheap compared to the potential revenues. Argues that the government's policy increases inequalities and that the current work on tax treaties does not solve the problem. Read the speech
- Argues that tax evasion within the VAT area continues despite the government's work. Points out that transactions to shell companies in Malta or Cyprus are not resolved by the work the Minister for Finance refers to. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Asks why the government is not acting and what the minister wants to do to mitigate the effects of the crisis on children. Argues that it is unacceptable that the economic crisis and energy crisis affect children. Read the speech
Tax evasion and avoidance: Skatteverket's 8 billion budget
- Argues that the government in practice does not prioritize the work against tax evasion as resources have been shifted to a potential census. Asks how the work will be prioritized when 70 million kronor disappear from Skatteverket. Read the speech
- Argues that a larger portion of the 70 million should go towards work against tax evasion instead of the census. Asks how Skatteverket can meet new requirements without additional resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats prioritize a census but distance themselves from populist rhetoric. Criticizes that the Moderates historically wavered on the issue of tax evasion and questions whether the Finance Minister can get their group to counter tax evasion in practice. Read the speech
Tax on fossil fuel extraordinary profits in 2023
- Argues that it is reasonable for fossil fuel companies with extraordinary profits to contribute extra through a temporary tax to help ordinary people in the crisis. Moves for approval of the proposal and suggests that the revenues be used to increase the child allowance or finance an electricity and gas price emergency. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is reasonable because fossil companies should contribute more when they make excess profits during the crisis. Asks if the Center Party wants the fossil companies to pay an extra tax on their excess profits during 2023. Read the speech
- Denies that the party wants to tax everything and emphasizes that they have previously prioritized companies within the renewable sector. Argues that it is reasonable for fossil fuel companies to pay an extra tax on profits to mitigate the effects for ordinary people. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Asks what the government is doing to stop immoral and potentially illegal actions where former Skatteverket employees help entrepreneurs to avoid profit tax. Read the speech
Income reporting on digital platforms: S, SD, M debate
- Move for approval of the proposition to better include the digital economy in public systems. Argues that the proposal is well-considered and that the impact assessments are good. Read the speech
- Asks how the proposal affects the trade of used products since it does not concern tax rules. Also asks why an announcement of an evaluation was needed when the Riksdag already has a constitutional regulation on evaluating laws. Read the speech
- Argues that the administrative burden does not increase with every transaction because the reporting is done digitally. Criticizes that it is unnecessary to require specific notifications for evaluation since there is already a statutory requirement for this. Read the speech
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that industrial policy is central to financing the welfare state and criticizes that issues of cohesion and reduced inequalities are missing in the Palace Agreement and the Government Bill. Wants to preserve and promote progressive policy within education, infrastructure, and innovation to secure Sweden's competitiveness. Read the speech
- Asks how the member sees Sweden being able to continue to be an innovative country when budgets under a new Prime Minister risk not prioritizing testbeds and incubators. Read the speech
- Argues that the state also needs to allocate budgets to drive innovations beyond working with regulatory frameworks. Criticizes that the Christian Democrats have cut the regional export strategy in the budgets they have been involved in adopting. Read the speech
- Asks if the member is sure that lower income taxes are the most important thing for all small business owners. Argues that business owners have different opinions and that issues such as security systems, regulatory simplification, and skills supply are important. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax rates for sole proprietorships are lower at low incomes. Asks if the Moderaterna will lower the social security contributions in the future to help small business owners. Read the speech
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