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Mattias Jonsson (S)
What Mattias Jonsson 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.
New nuclear power sites in coastal areas and archipelagos
- Opposeses the bill because the government has not shown a clear need to open up coastal stretches for nuclear power. Argues that the state should take a collective responsibility and that expansion should occur at existing nuclear power sites with established infrastructure and local acceptance. Read the speech
- Argues that new nuclear power should be expanded at existing sites with established infrastructure and expertise. Criticizes that the proposal to open up coastal stretches lacks respect for the local population and does not demonstrate a clear need. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should take a collective responsibility by investing in existing nuclear power sites where there is infrastructure and acceptance. Criticizes that the free application system creates uncertainty and demands clearer political decisions instead of a patchwork of proposals. Read the speech
Council of Europe role in democracy and human rights for Ukraine
- Argues that the Council of Europe is a cornerstone for democracy and human rights. Criticizes countries that do not follow the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights and emphasizes the importance of documenting war crimes as well as supporting a reparations commission for Ukraine. Read the speech
Nuclear facility review proposal: SD, M, and V debate plans
- Want the bill to be rejected because it risks increasing ambiguity and reducing predictability. Argues that the government should return with a better and more thoroughly worked-out proposal that ensures high requirements for safety and the environment. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: SD, S, and M debate free trade and India
- Argues that Trump's tariffs create uncertainty and that the current policy risks Swedish jobs. Asks why the Sweden Democrats do not want to proceed with the important trade agreement with India at the EU level. Read the speech
- Asks why the government base has not introduced proposals for short-term work to facilitate the industry during transitions. Argues that the Sweden Democrats do not support the possibility of bringing in highly qualified labor to Europe. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's irresponsible management of trade policy and lack of long-term consensus. Argues that Sweden needs an offensive trade policy with a concrete action plan, expanded customs support, and strengthened export promotion for small and medium-sized enterprises. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for acting in opposition instead of seeking cooperation and stability in trade matters. Argues that it is necessary to work broadly to reach consensus and long-term rules of the game. Read the speech
- Argues that it is responsible to reach out to the government parties for stability and long-term perspective. Criticizes that the Moderaterna and Sverigedemokraterna choose to end the conversation on energy policy, which risks Swedish jobs and industry. Read the speech
- Confirms that collaborations with Sverigedemokraterna are not possible due to ideological differences. Argues that small and medium-sized enterprises must be given the opportunity to reach the world market through an activated Team Sweden and more efficient government agencies. Read the speech
- Want to gear up and strengthen four areas to increase export opportunities for all companies. Proposes a tariff support to create stability and expresses concern that one is lagging on the answers regarding an agreement with India. Read the speech
- Asks what is meant by a "Trump-proof economy" given high unemployment and many bankruptcies. Also asks what measures are needed to handle the distorted competition from China within the steel sector. Read the speech
- Argues that a "Trump-proof economy" implies tax cuts and reforms. Criticizes the Moderaterna for having voted no to a tariff quota against cheap Chinese steel, which is required to secure jobs in Sweden and Europe. Read the speech
Removal of objects in national corridors and budget cuts
- Criticizes the scandalous cost increases for Västlänken and Trafikverket's failed management of the project. Argues that the government cannot accept that the people of Gothenburg are forced to bear the costs through a unilateral extension of the congestion tax. Asks what the government will do to ensure that the people of Gothenburg are not affected by the state's failure. Read the speech
- Criticizes that citizens should pay for Trafikverket's failures. Argues that the government must clarify how the cost increases in Västlänken will be financed without extending the congestion tax. Read the speech
Council of Europe role in Ukraine, Belarus and human rights
- Provides an overview of the Council of Europe's work and describes how the parliamentary assembly's agenda has changed significantly since the invasion of Ukraine. Argues that the Swedish delegation has intensified its work to safeguard the principles of the rule of law and human rights in a time of increasing pressure on democracy. Wishes to vote in favor of the proposal in the report. Read the speech
Energy research for climate goals, nuclear and renewables
- Argues that an ambitious energy policy is required to reach the climate goals through rapid electrification and increased electricity production. Wants to invest in groundbreaking technologies such as fusion power, batteries, and hydrogen as well as invest in research on societal impact and interdisciplinary collaborations. Read the speech
Offshore wind power role in Swedish electricity supply by 2030
- Argues that Öckerö municipality's likely decision to block Västvind harms jobs, industry, and the green transition. Emphasizes that Västvind is the most realistic alternative to quickly increase electricity production in Western Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that rapid expansion of power production is required to secure jobs in Western Sweden. Suggests that the connection costs for offshore wind power should be taken to promote technology neutrality and faster expansion. Asks about the government's stance on the municipality's refusal and any potential compensations. Read the speech
Energy supply in Western Sweden: 300 TWh by 2045 and costs
Council of Europe: Democracy, East Asia ties and Turkey status
- Argues that the Council of Europe is an important partner for promoting democracy, human rights and the principles of the rule of law. Wants Sweden to continue to be a strong voice to promote common values. Read the speech
Nuclear power vs renewables: SD, S and MP debate energy
- Argues that Sweden needs to increase energy production by at least 60 terawatt-hours by 2030. Criticizes the lack of answers on how the 2030 goal is to be reached and demands that the government basis explains how this shall be achieved. Read the speech
- Argues that old reactors were shut down on commercial grounds, not through political decisions. Claims that offshore wind power is the only way to reach the goals by 2030 and criticizes that one is only investing in nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power is not the solution to the electricity demand by 2030 and proposes that credit guarantees should cover all fossil-free types of power. Criticizes the government's hasty legislative proposal and moves for the rejection of the bill. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponents focus on history instead of current needs. Argues that offshore wind power must be prioritized to increase electricity production and that existing nuclear power as well as SMR reactors do not solve the need by 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that there are great needs for increased electricity production by 2030 and criticizes that the bourgeois parties ignore the current reality by investing in long-term solutions. Suggests that instead, one should open up for broad energy agreements that solve the need in the short term. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for having left the energy agreement and for focusing solely on the long term. Argues that new nuclear power does not solve the need in the short term and suggests that credit guarantees should be distributed to all fossil-free types of power. Read the speech
- Argues that a broad energy agreement is important and that the Christian Democrats have previously signed such an agreement. Proposes the expansion of nuclear power at existing facilities but emphasizes that offshore wind power must also be expanded to reach the goals for 2030. Read the speech
- Confirms that previous political decisions and taxes influenced the conditions for nuclear power. Argues that all possible fossil-free energy must be built out now to reach the goals for 2030, while nuclear power is a long-term possibility. Read the speech
- Argues that offshore wind power is necessary and that the business sector is investing in this. Criticizes the bourgeois parties for lacking short-term solutions and advocates for fossil-free energy to achieve the green transition. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats' energy policy is clear and focuses on all fossil-free energy production to reach the goals for 2030. Criticizes the bourgeois parties for locking themselves into one type of power despite technology neutrality and asks when decisions on offshore wind power are made. Read the speech
- Argues that new nuclear power cannot be built in the short term and is only realistic after 2035. Emphasizes that other fossil-free power must be built now to avoid lost jobs. Read the speech
Electricity grid expansion and production for energy security
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- Argues that the goal of 60 terawatt-hours is correct and advocates for offshore wind power as well as shortened decision-making processes. Asks how the government plans to solve the competence shortage and security risks during the expansion of the national grid. Read the speech
Sweden's role in Council of Europe and human rights support
- Proposes that the Riksdag refers the report to the archives and rejects the motions being addressed in the committee report. Argues that Sweden should continue to develop the Council of Europe with a focus on core tasks and wants to take further steps to tighten control and increase confidence in the organization. Read the speech
EU gas storage regulation and 60 TWh electricity production
- Criticizes the government for lacking concrete proposals on how the Swedish energy challenge should be solved by 2030 or 2040. Asks how the government plans to meet households' concern regarding high prices and lack of support during the coming winter. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Mats Green spreads falsehoods about nuclear power and argues that the government lacks answers on how the electricity demand will be met here and now. Proposes that Swedish electricity production be increased by 60 terawatt-hours by 2030 through more wind power. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's goal for fossil-free electricity is weak and requests long-term rules for investments. Proposes that at least 60 terawatt-hours of new fossil-free electricity should be added by 2030 and criticizes the government's and Sverigedemokraternas policy for worsening the conditions for wind power. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have never proposed a ban on new nuclear power and that investments in wind power and offshore wind power are necessary to meet the need until 2030. Asks what the Sweden Democrats' position is on the business community's need for investments. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna lack short-term goals for 2030 and rely on nuclear power. Argues that technology neutrality requires that connection fees be removed for wind power and requests long-term rules of the game for investments. Read the speech
- Means that the short-term goal by 2030 is an increase of 60 terawatt-hours of fossil-free electricity. To meet the needs until 2030, offshore and onshore wind power is required because new nuclear power will not be built in time. Read the speech
- Argues that broad agreements are the basis for investments rather than specific dates. Criticizes the goal of 100 percent fossil-free electricity by 2040 as extremely weak. Criticizes the government's policy regarding the reduction obligation which leads to increased emissions. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that new technology can handle swing mass and the loss of generators to manage power flows. Asks why the Moderaterna are so eager to say no to establishing offshore wind power to increase Swedish electricity production. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.