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Matilda Ernkrans (S)
What Matilda Ernkrans 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.
Sweden's role in EU and Council of Europe meeting report
- Argues that Sweden's voice in the EU has been weakened and that the government has failed in the budget negotiations. Criticizes that the Prime Minister has failed to secure the budget framework or ward off new EU taxes. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister's claims and argues that the Social Democrats previously secured a strong discount to keep down the Swedish EU fee. Argues that the budget should focus on security, Ukraine and democracy and questions the government's ability to gather support. Read the speech
Sweden's EU priorities 2025: Ukraine aid, euro, climate
- Argues that Sweden needs a strong Europe and that Sweden must be taken seriously. Criticizes that Sweden's results in the EU are meager and asks how the Sweden Democrats' EU-criticism affects Sweden's role in the cooperation. Read the speech
- Asks how the government's cooperation with Sweden's most EU-critical party will affect Sweden's role in European cooperation. Argues that Sweden's climate work is off track and that the country has not achieved results regarding sanctions against Russia. Read the speech
Sweden's role and EU direction in 2025: SD, S, and V goals
- Asks why not a single indictment has been filed for crimes against the sanction regulations in Sweden despite the systems being in place. Read the speech
- Asks why Sweden has not done more to detect and punish the circumvention of sanctions against Russia. Also asks what limitations the Sverigedemokraterna have towards the government in the EU cooperation. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must be a strong and active force in the EU to create safety, security, and competitiveness. Wants to strengthen Europe's defense capability, increase the economic pressure on Russia and demands that the government act more offensively against sanction evasion. Criticizes the government's passivity in issues regarding emissions trading, budget negotiations and preparations for a responsible expansion. Proposes strengthened police cooperation against organized crime. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: nuclear power and fossil fuels
- Wants that the bottleneck revenues be used flexibly for Swedish households and electricity support. Criticizes that the Commission's toolbox lacks these possibilities and questions whether the Prime Minister was aware of the content of the requested material. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has secured money for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia. Criticizes the Prime Minister for not having secured the flexibility for the bottleneck revenues despite promises and points out that the Social Democrats have already secured this in the European Parliament. Read the speech
Digital healthcare, economy, energy, and immigration debate
- Criticizes that the government's budget hits tenants and public transport users hard. Argues that working women are losers in the budget and that those who work the hardest deserve more and need the support the most. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear, renewables, fuel
- Argues that the EU must find ways to bypass Hungary's veto on payments to Ukraine. Criticizes the Prime Minister's statement on bottleneck revenues as optimistic or misleading. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister for not delivering concrete results. Asks how the Prime Minister has ensured that Swedish bottleneck revenues are not sent to the EU and can be used for Swedish energy supply and households. Read the speech
Sweden's EU budget contribution and 60% fee increase debate
- Criticizes the government's response to the potential cost increase. Argues that the government must take clearer responsibility to prevent a dramatic increase in Sweden's EU fee and ensure that Swedish discounts are maintained or strengthened. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must work harder to keep the EU fee down and secure a large discount. Criticizes the government's low level of ambition and lack of credibility in economic policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government cannot blame the Social Democrats for the fact that Sweden's fee risks increasing by 60 percent. Criticizes the meager result and demands that the government builds stronger alliances and drives the demand for a restrained budget. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Argues that the government's policy risks Swedish competitiveness and jobs by ignoring green technology development. Proposes clearer leadership that strengthens defense, support for Ukraine and industrial policy, while social investments are made for ordinary people. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: trade, nuclear power and climate
- Criticizes the government's view that Sweden is well positioned and argues that Swedish companies and families are affected by high electricity bills and high unemployment. Argues that the government has emptied the barns and lacks room for reform. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs to secure private capital for long-term investments in European industry and green technology. Asks which concrete initiatives and Swedish victories the Prime Minister actually drove during the EU summit. Read the speech
Sweden's trade policy and Mercosur agreement opposition
- Argues that the danger is not over and that Sweden is not sufficiently prepared. Asks if the government can act now to strengthen the Swedish and European economy. Read the speech
- Wants the government to develop a protection plan for the Swedish economy. Argues that the defense industry is having difficulty finding labor and asks if the Prime Minister agrees that an update of the security policy analysis is needed. Read the speech
Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag
- Asks how the Prime Minister views the fact that the Belgian Prime Minister does not seem to want to find a solution to provide support to Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets as collateral. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Russian assets, Ukraine aid, climate
- Asks whether the Prime Minister sees Belgium's blocking of the frozen Russian assets as a step forward or a failure. Argues that Sweden should, of course, participate in discussions regarding the defense of the EU's external border. Read the speech
- Urges the Prime Minister to answer the questions asked. Asks whether the Prime Minister sees Belgium's blocking of the support to Ukraine as a step forward or as a fiasco. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: rearmament and frozen assets
- Welcomes that the member states are approaching a solution for the use of frozen Russian assets. Asks if the Prime Minister considers that the EU should build a common drone wall and requests more concreteness regarding this. Read the speech
- Asks why Sweden is taking a backseat when it comes to pushing for a common drone defense within the EU. Argues that Sweden should show that the country is ready to do everything to defend itself. Read the speech
Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Criticizes the government's labor market policy which has led to increased unemployment and worsened growth. Asks what initiatives the Minister for Employment will take to save jobs and livelihoods for those affected by the layoffs. Read the speech
Government policies on foreign affairs, schools and climate
- Criticizes that the government chooses to disregard the climate and increases Swedish climate emissions. Argues that this risks undermining European ambitions and Swedish climate goals, while water shortages and unemployment affect entrepreneurship. Read the speech
Strengthening rules-based order and rule of law in Sweden
- Argues that the EU must strengthen the principles of the rule of law and democratic ideals against authoritarian forces. Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of clarity in the foreign policy declaration and demands that the government increase the pace of the work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government did not join other member countries in pushing for the principles of the rule of law. Argues that the EU minister should use Sweden's credibility to increase the pace of work for democracy and human rights. Read the speech
- Hope that Sweden joins other countries that stand up for the principles of the rule of law. Want the government to increase the pace of work to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: joint borrowing and loans
- Argues that Europe is in an extremely precarious security policy situation and that the EU must rearm militarily. Suggests that Sweden should support EU loans for defense expenditures but asks how the Prime Minister will ensure that these expenditures do not come at the expense of welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that the buildup of defense must not occur at the expense of welfare, jobs, or infrastructure. Expresses concern over Swedish competitiveness and asks if the Prime Minister took a stand against the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul. Read the speech
European Council meeting report: defense and Russia's war
- Argues that Sweden can now support EU loans to finance increased defense expenditures. Criticizes Hungary's ability to block new sanctions and asks how the Prime Minister ensures that frozen Russian assets are used to finance the resistance against Russia. Read the speech
- Asks if Sweden has new initiatives to get Hungary to accept new decisions on European security. Also asks if the government plans initiatives to secure resources for Sweden's defense without it affecting healthcare or school. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
EU cohesion and democracy: rule of law and Commission review
- Argues that the principles of the rule of law and democracy are failing in several EU countries. Asks how the government will push the Commission to increase the pace and improve the democratic deficiencies described in the rule of law report for 2024. Read the speech
- Argues that more needs to be done to drive the issue of the principles of the rule of law and democracy in the EU with full force. Wants Sweden to push for the commission to apply laws that protect citizens against external influence and disinformation on digital platforms. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should push the Commission to review EU laws that are challenged in order to secure confidence in EU cooperation. Wants the government to follow up on initiatives to ensure that they lead to action and offers support for stronger protection of democracy. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: EU actions and Russian assets
- Argues that Europe's leaders have a responsibility to take care of one another in a time when the world order is changing. Asks which strategy the Prime Minister chose to get more countries to support Sweden's line at the summit. Read the speech
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Council of Europe meeting report on EU and security cooperation
- Argues that a united EU is crucial for security. Criticizes the Prime Minister for not signaling sufficiently against Trump's statements and asks if he pushed for common plans regarding security, trade, and the migration pact. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister for not calling Israel's violence disproportionate and asks how the government has acted for a ceasefire. Argues that the government has failed with the economic policy and lacks a plan for Sweden. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Ukraine EU/NATO membership and assets
- Argues that it is a strength that Sweden stands united in its support for Ukraine. Asks what the Prime Minister has done to ensure EU unity against Hungary's undermining of the support as well as how he views NATO membership for Ukraine. Read the speech
- Asks how the Prime Minister interprets that the European Council meeting was so short given that the world is in a crisis with war, climate change and economic problems. Read the speech
EU work against anonymous influence, hate and disinformation
- Highlights that the Sweden Democrats' troll factories and foreign powers spread disinformation and hate through anonymous accounts. Argues that more needs to be done at the EU level to protect citizens against these threats. Read the speech
- Criticizes the answer for being weak regarding future initiatives. Asks about the Minister's position on a new European agency, expanded mandates for Europol, and stricter legislation against algorithms and deepfakes. Argues that more must be done against disinformation and hate. Read the speech
- Thanks the EU Minister for her work during the last two years and wishes her good luck in her upcoming assignment as Sweden's next EU Commissioner. Read the speech
EU leadership: M wants von der Leyen, V demands climate policy
- Criticizes that the Prime Minister's own party group EPP has complicated the process through proposals to divide the mandate period. Argues that the Social Democrats want a fast process and are prepared to cooperate. Read the speech
- Argues that personal matters require a political majority. Wants a well-anchored settlement that can be accepted by the parliament. Asks how consistent the Prime Minister's party group EPP is regarding cooperation and leadership in the EU. Read the speech
Sweden's EU interests: electricity prices and competitiveness
- Criticizes the Minister for Enterprise for consistently prioritizing away participation in EU Council meetings. Argues that this harms Swedish competitiveness and electricity consumers as Sweden chooses to shy away when it should be safeguarding Swedish interests in Brussels. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Energy and Industry has consistently chosen not to participate in the EU Council meetings. Argues that this harms Swedish competitiveness and electricity consumers as it affects Sweden's speaking time and signals a lack of prioritization. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister for Enterprise must take responsibility for her choices of which meetings she has participated in. Asks how often the minister has put forward Swedish demands to Germany and criticizes the KD leader for having refrained from being present when decisions are made. Read the speech
Traffic in southern Sweden and Örebro County during snowstorms
- Criticizes the minister's lack of leadership and commitment as he was in Brussels during the traffic chaos. Asks what the minister has learned from his actions ahead of upcoming snowstorms. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister's lack of leadership during the crisis. Argues that the minister should take the initiative for or provide notice of an earlier start of construction for the reconstruction of road 50. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's leadership in the crisis and argues that he is evading his responsibility. Regrets the lack of new initiatives to avoid traffic problems as well as the lack of commitment for an earlier start of construction on national road 50. Read the speech
Economy, defense, social policy and infrastructure debate
- Asks how the government views the threat from right-wing populist forces and what a reduced support for Ukraine from EU member states could mean for Sweden's security. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: Ukraine support and Israel
- Emphasizes the importance of maintaining support for Ukraine to ensure freedom and security. Asks how Sweden changed its position to support reintroduced tariffs and quotas instead of a duty-free free trade agreement. Read the speech
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EU fundamental values and rule of law issues in Sweden
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- Argues that the Sweden Democrats and their coalition partners in Poland are undermining democracy and the EU's fundamental values. Asks the Minister if he/she will take measures against these right-wing nationalist forces and how he/she views future cooperation with them. Read the speech
- Argues that EU cooperation rests on fundamental democratic values and the principles of the rule of law. Criticizes the government for allowing itself to be guided by right-wing nationalists and asks what the EU minister's position is regarding cooperation with such forces. Read the speech
EU corporate due diligence directive on human rights and environment
- Asks how the Minister views democratic anchoring. Criticizes that the Minister has transformed a mandate to promote competitiveness and rights into actions that delay and worsen these goals. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a democratic mandate to reject the directive. Asks how the government can act when the only given mandate is to say yes to the proposal. Read the speech
Measures to counter layoffs and unemployment during recession
- Asks what the Minister for Employment does to counteract the increasing unemployment and the massive layoffs in Sweden and Örebro County. Criticizes the government and SD for refraining from injecting money into healthcare and for the construction crisis threatening to stop housing construction. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government, together with the Sverigedemokraterna, has scaled back labor market policy measures and adult education. Argues that the government is not taking responsibility for the transition study support despite high demand and asks for new initiatives to stop the construction crisis and increasing unemployment. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister for Employment has a responsibility to ensure that healthcare workers and construction workers can go to work instead of to Arbetsförmedlingen. Criticizes the government's accountability and claims that justice and shared responsibility would have been better for Sweden. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, tax cuts and 16-year-old gender reassignment
- Criticizes the government for having manipulated figures in the climate policy. Argues that the lack of a credible plan risks Swedish jobs and asks when the government will present a plan to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
Government budget policy, healthcare, forestry and education
- Asks why the government is going against the Riksdag's mandate by backing out of an EU agreement. Argues that legislation requiring companies to counteract violations of human rights in their value chains is necessary. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Argues that Europe needs increased cooperation to combat war, crime, and the climate crisis. Criticizes the government and the Sverigedemokraterna for undermining EU cooperation and instead demands a proactive EU policy that protects Swedish economic interests. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have always advocated for an EU cooperation where Sweden takes responsibility for what works. Asks if the Sweden Democrats' policy is successful given that it resembles Hungary's policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats' proposal risks tearing apart EU cooperation from within. Claims that the EU is an important arena for prosperity and that Sweden best serves its interests by participating in the cooperation through constructive criticism. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' EU policy as being inspired by Hungary. Argues that this policy benefits no one but only creates losers. Asks who benefits from the Sweden Democrats pushing to leave the EU cooperation. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs to take responsibility for both Sweden and the EU. Emphasizes the importance of using EU cooperation for security against Putin and to protect Ukrainian soldiers. Criticizes allying with Orbán. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish EU policy has traditionally occurred with broad support across party lines. Criticizes the government for instead negotiating in secret with the Sverigedemokraterna. Asks how this is considered to be best for Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for refusing to cooperate with the Social Democrats across block boundaries regarding Swedish EU policy. Argues that the government's actions are bad for Sweden and suggests that they should have accepted the offer of broad agreements. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report on Ukraine and Gaza support
- Expresses relief over the EU's unanimous decision on long-term economic support for Ukraine. Argues that it is a top priority to increase ammunition production and asks how the Prime Minister interprets the wording regarding the conditionality mechanism. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to follow up that the EU's fundamental values are respected. Wants EU leaders to agree on a ceasefire in Gaza now to help people. Read the speech
EU summit and Ukraine economic support and frozen funds
- Argues that the support for Ukraine must be unwavering for Europe's security. Criticizes that the EU leaders could not agree on the support and questions how the rule of law principle can be considered secure when the government's coalition partners often question it. Read the speech
- Asks why the government did not push for a settlement between the 26 countries that were in agreement. Criticizes that the government allows itself to be held captive by Hungary's agenda and questions how Sweden ensures the EU's common values. Read the speech
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Council of Europe meeting: membership, budget and sanctions
- Argues that it is dramatic that the EU leaders did not agree on economic support for Ukraine. Asks how the Prime Minister pushed to speed up the timeframe and reach an agreement for the countries that were in agreement. Read the speech
- Asks if the Prime Minister pushed to speed up the timeframe or suggested that the 26 countries that were in agreement should proceed with their own settlement. Asks how Sweden will ensure that funds are not paid out to countries that do not live up to democratic principles. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: Sweden's role in antisemitism
- Argues that it is welcome that the EU leaders have agreed to push for the release of hostages and for humanitarian pauses in Gaza. Asks if the Prime Minister is aware of and takes a stand on Sweden's participation in an initiative against drug smuggling in ports. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should seize opportunities to cooperate with other EU countries to stop drug smuggling. Asks if the Prime Minister is aware of the initiative and if Sweden is doing enough to stop the driving force behind the gang murders. Read the speech
Örebro bus impact of phasing out urban environment agreements
- Criticizes the government's austerity agenda and broken promises that stop the expansion of faster buses in Örebro. Asks whether the municipal residents should pay for the state's previous commitments and what measures are being taken to ensure long-term stability. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for breaking promises by withdrawing the urban environment agreements despite previous promises. Asks if the Minister can promise to strengthen the resources in the county transport plans to mitigate the consequences for municipalities in transition. Read the speech
- Argues that it would have been more responsible to secure the funding before the urban environment agreements were removed. Criticizes the government's lack of integrity regarding promises on the urban environment agreements, the reduction of aid, and the weakened environmental and climate policy. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: migration pact and Gaza ceasefire
- Argues that the EU must take an active leading role to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Asks whether Sweden should follow the EU's line by continuing aid to healthcare and schools. Read the speech
- Asks whether Sweden follows the EU's line regarding aid. Argues that the EU must prioritize the work against cross-border criminal networks and terrorism and asks if the Prime Minister raised the issue of gang crime at the summit. Read the speech
Sweden's role in EU budget negotiations and potential veto
- Argues that Sweden has previously succeeded through cooperation and negotiations. Agrees on budget restrictiveness, but criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna want to use veto on issues regarding Ukraine, security, and migration. Asks if it is a good way to secure Swedish interests. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats are Sweden's most EU-critical party and want to put Sweden in the corner of the veto. Asks how the government base affects Swedish EU policy and what it does to Swedish influence in the EU circle. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are in agreement on budget restraint and redistribution. Criticizes that the government has not answered how the Sweden Democrats' threat of a veto and demands for membership review affect Swedish interests. Argues that the threat of a veto is empty words. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Criticizes the government for making Sweden more dangerous and poorer. Asks how the Minister for the Environment will ensure that Sweden reaches the goals in the recovery plan and receives 38 billion euro. Read the speech
Establishment jobs, integration, climate and civil defense
- I hope that the government has utilized Sweden's presidency in the EU to the maximum to strengthen Sweden's role. I ask how the Sweden Democrats' influence has affected the government's opportunities to pursue Sweden's priorities. Read the speech
Import of Russian fossil energy: labels, EU unity, and gas
- Criticizes that the government is not pushing the issue of a stop to Russian fossil energy powerfully enough in the EU. Argues that Sweden, as the chair, should take an active role to influence the agenda and increase the pressure on Russia. Read the speech
- Asks how the government has handled the issue of an import ban on Russian gas within the EU and what initiatives have been taken so that Sweden can cease the import of Russian energy. Argues that the government should pursue an import ban. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having raised the issue of stopping Russian gas. Asks what the government has done to follow its own commitments and whether they have investigated compensating companies for a Swedish import ban. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity during the EU presidency and argues that they are missing the opportunity to push through an import ban on Russian gas. Argues that the government's lack of initiative is a betrayal of Ukraine and the green transition. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear power and LULUCF
- Argues that the new agreement on phasing out internal combustion engines dilutes the previous one and is worse for Swedish jobs and the climate. Asks how far the Prime Minister pushed the original Swedish line. Read the speech
- Asks how the government will act to improve the energy market for Swedish electricity customers. Argues that important parts are missing in the proposals and emphasizes the need to decouple gas as well as use revenue caps. Read the speech
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Criticizes that the formal decision to phase out new fossil-fueled cars by 2035 has been blocked during the Swedish EU Presidency. Asks how important the ban is for the Moderaterna and how Sweden will act to get the climate package across the finish line. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: migration, visas, Russia
- Supports the government's and the EU's support for Ukraine. Argues that the EU needs to transform the labor market, simplify the expansion of green energy, and secure skills to retain green industries in Europe. Asks how the Prime Minister specifically views measures to strengthen skills. Read the speech
- Asks how the Prime Minister specifically views the wording regarding ambitious measures to strengthen the competence of Europe's workforce. Criticizes the government's billion-kronor cuts to adult education and vocational colleges as well as the low ambitions for the climate transition in Sweden. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Ukraine support, energy and price cap
- Highlights the important decision on a comprehensive support package for Ukraine. Asks if the Prime Minister is satisfied with the agreement on a price cap for gas and how he intends to proceed with the energy issue. Read the speech
- Proposes that the government considers introducing a Swedish electricity and gas bill emergency for households and companies. Notes that nuclear power is not mentioned in the council's conclusions on the green transition. Read the speech
Sweden's EU presidency priorities: Ukraine, electrification
- Criticizes that the government has allowed itself to be governed by the Sweden Democrats, which risks weakening EU cooperation and climate policy. Argues that the government's words are not enough and that the Social Democrats will scrutinize the government's actual actions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister for not answering questions on climate policy and rule of law principles. Argues that the government's cooperation with an EU-critical party hinders the solution of common European problems such as migration and gang crime. Read the speech
PM Question Time: Child trafficking, nuclear power, welfare
- Asks why the government did not make public the secret agreement with the Sverigedemokraterna regarding EU policy earlier. Also asks how the government plans to make decisions on climate, energy, and migration together with an EU-critical party. Read the speech
Sweden's EU presidency priorities: rule of law, climate, migration
- Argues that the rule of law principle must be included in the government's direction to ensure the legitimacy of European cooperation. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats' view on Hungary and the rule of law principle has already gained traction in Swedish EU policy. Read the speech
- Underlines the importance of prioritizing the principles of the rule of law and democracy in the chairmanship program. Asks what influence the Sverigedemokraterna will have on the direction of the Swedish EU presidency. Read the speech
- Underlines the importance of broad cooperation to maintain EU unity. Expresses concern over the government's cooperation with the Sverigedemokraterna regarding the rule of law principles. Argues that climate policy, support for Ukraine, and the migration package must be finalized during the presidency. Criticizes that the government downplays the Sverigedemokraterna's influence. Read the speech
Russia's war on Ukraine, energy crisis and China sanctions
- Expresses joy over the consensus regarding the support for Ukraine and the reconstruction. Criticizes that no sharper wording regarding further sanctions against Russia emerged and asks how the Prime Minister is working for lower electricity prices at the EU level. Read the speech
- Asks how the Prime Minister acted during the meeting to push the process forward. Also asks whether the Prime Minister raised the principles of the rule of law and equality in the talks with the Commission's chair. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.