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Mattias Ottosson (S)
What Mattias Ottosson 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.
Municipal port activities and corporatization law debate
- Argues that the ports are strategic infrastructure for supply readiness and total defense. Criticizes the government's proposal on corporatization as an overly extensive solution as there are other ways to meet the EU's requirements without creating more bureaucracy. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to operate ports in a management form without violating EU competition rules. Wants municipalities and regions to be allowed to choose the form of operation for strategically important ports. Read the speech
- Argues that the EU's requirements can be met without corporatization and criticizes the proposal because it restricts municipal self-government and risks damaging strategic security of supply. Asks if the Sverigedemokraterna have been overridden in the cooperation. Read the speech
Maritime issues: SD, S, V debate taxes, ports and fuels
- Praises the government for the update of the tonnage tax system and the bareboat register. Expresses concern that only 17 percent of the services on recently flagged vessels went to Swedish seafarers and asks how the issue shall be taken further. Read the speech
- Criticizes that there were no Swedes on Stena's recently flagged tank ships. Expresses doubt that shortened training and limited eligibility for higher education benefits maritime safety or the possibility of a career at sea. Argues that Swedish language requirements were needed on ferries. Read the speech
- Argues that shipping is a critical part of Sweden's economy and security. Criticizes the government's lack of a national port strategy and requests a long-term funding model for Sjöfartsverket. Wants to strengthen icebreaker capacity and create competitive conditions for Swedish-flagged vessels. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden lacks a port strategy and criticizes the government for passivity regarding the expansion of ports. Wants the Swedish Maritime Administration to become a state agency, that icebreaking be prioritized in the national plan and that Swedish seafarers be secured. Read the speech
- Argues that the education should be improved so that it enables a career at sea without closing the door to higher education. Wants a national port strategy where the state takes the main responsibility for connections and shipping lanes. Read the speech
- Asks about the possibility of joint procurement of icebreakers with Finland. Argues that Sweden was previously denied the opportunity to participate in Finland's procurement option and wants the issue to be further developed. Read the speech
- Confirms that Sweden and Finland already cooperate regarding icebreaking. Asks whether the procurement of new Swedish icebreakers should take place together with Finland or if Sweden continues on its own. Read the speech
Digitalization, AI and postal service role in society
- Argues that digitalization and AI are powerful tools to strengthen welfare and productivity. Criticizes the government's lack of coordination and calls for political leadership to ensure equality, accessibility, and human control. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is acting too slowly and lacks a clear AI strategy. Criticizes that the strategies are vague, lack focus on the junior secondary school and that most proposals are unfunded. Read the speech
- Argues that a global regulatory framework is optimal but that Sweden must act first to avoid falling behind. Criticizes the domestic opposition and urges the Sverigedemokraterna to push the issues to get the government to act. Read the speech
Infrastructure investments, maintenance debt and climate goals
- Criticizes the government for the growing maintenance debt and the backing down of climate ambitions. Proposes increased appropriations for infrastructure maintenance, secured communications, reintroduced driving license loans, and free public transport for young people. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's long-term plan implies a greater investment in the railway that does not need to be balanced against the road. Criticizes that the government lets Trafikverket steer the investments instead of steering the agency. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's management of the railway and snow removal. Argues that increased funding for maintenance is needed now to solve today's problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the railway does not work for companies and passengers due to lack of capacity and reliability. Suggests that Trafikverket should have more operations under its own management to increase efficiency in maintenance and investments. Read the speech
- Asks what the government has actually done during the mandate period and criticizes the lack of concrete action. Argues that the government should steer Trafikverket more actively and suggests that the agency needs competence for both road and railway. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sweden Democrats view Trafikverket today and reminds that they previously advocated for the organization to be divided into a road authority and a rail authority. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna view the organization of Trafikverket. Expects that the party, after three years of government support, has pushed through major changes to improve the conditions for passengers on road and rail. Read the speech
- Asks who actually governs Trafikverket and argues that the agency needs to be evaluated since the current form is not functioning. Wants to see a functioning Trafikverket governed by the government and the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Argues that Social Democratic policy requires a mandate to rectify infrastructure deficiencies. Wants an offensive aviation policy that supports both international and domestic flights for growth and accessibility. Proposes a holistic approach to support all regional airports. Read the speech
Maritime shipping competitiveness, infrastructure and climate
- Argues that shipping is crucial for foreign trade and security of supply. Proposes an upgraded tonnage tax, a national plan for icebreakers, a port strategy as well as a review of fees for inland shipping. Read the speech
- Argues that inland shipping is important to relieve roads and railways. Confirms a changed attitude among the Social Democrats and wants to review the regulatory framework so that shipping can function better. Read the speech
- Hope that a proposal for tonnage tax 2.0 is submitted as soon as possible to strengthen Swedish shipping's competitiveness. Argues that the state must take greater responsibility for the Swedish Maritime Administration's costs and the financing of future icebreaking. Read the speech
- Argues that it is too expensive to call at several Swedish ports. Suggests that costs should be lowered by introducing a model where fees are reduced if a ship visits several ports. Read the speech
- Argues that the state can take greater responsibility for the pilotage fee and that digitalization and AI can lower the costs. Wants equal competitive conditions for maritime traffic compared to road traffic. Read the speech
Maritime issues: shipping trade, defense and economy roles
- Argues that shipping is crucial for trade and security of supply. Emphasizes the importance of increasing the proportion of Swedish-flagged vessels to create jobs and secure supply. Asks when the renewed tonnage tax will be introduced. Read the speech
- Argues that there is an urgency regarding a decision on tonnage tax to maintain the Swedish flag. Asks what has happened during the past year since no announcement has been made despite ongoing investigations. Read the speech
Sweden digitalization, AI development and postal service debate
- Argues that Sweden risks falling behind in AI development and losing its historically high position. Asks how the government can increase the pace and development since the proposals in the spring budget were too few. Read the speech
- Argues that education and a national platform for data sharing are more important than other points. Suggests that the government should act faster and shorten investigation times to strengthen Swedish competitiveness. Read the speech
- Argues that digitalization is a technological revolution that creates opportunities and advocates for investments in infrastructure, education, and national coordination. Wants a state identification system and a faster pace in development. Read the speech
EU plastic bottle exemptions: Swedish industry and growth
- Argues that the government should not wait to introduce the exemption for small plastic bottles. Criticizes that the government chooses to omit a permitted exemption despite it being needed for Swedish companies to be able to compete. Read the speech
- Criticizes the current timeline as unreasonable since companies can be forced out during the waiting period. Argues that the government should direct the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's mandate to speed up the decision on the exemption in order to promote Swedish business. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's actions disadvantage Swedish companies and create uncertainty compared to other EU countries. Suggests that the government should task Naturvårdsverket with accelerating the process to promote Swedish growth and jobs. Read the speech
Rescue helicopters: KD cooperation and S permanent base in Kiruna
- Argues that the Swedish Maritime Administration's financial problems require significant changes and asks how far the preparation of a new organizational model has progressed. Wants a permanent helicopter base to be established in Kiruna and asks if the government will provide funds in the spring budget. Criticizes that a reduction of helicopter bases worsens safety in densely populated areas. Read the speech
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- Argues that rescue operations cannot be solved by the market and should be conducted under state management. Warns that reduced resources threaten the safety of seafarers and recreational boat owners and demands that the government provides the necessary financial resources. Read the speech
Sweden's icebreaking capacity funding and Finland cooperation
- Argues that stable shipping is crucial for Swedish basic industry, growth, and total defense capability. Asks if the government is sure that the icebreaking capacity is sufficient to secure transport to the Norrland coast during the winter half-year. Read the speech
- Argues that the icebreaker fleet needs to be decommissioned as most ships are over 50 years old. Asks what can be done now to secure the industry's needs instead of waiting for long-term investments. Read the speech
- Wants a fast track for the financing of icebreakers and argues that clear messages are lacking in the infrastructure bill. Also emphasizes the importance of addressing personnel recruitment and that the icebreakers must be handled faster than planned. Read the speech
Taxi price information and age limit for driver licenses
- Expresses doubt about lowering the age requirement for taxi driver licenses. Argues that the shortage of drivers is due to poor wages, poor working environment, and price pressure rather than the age limit. Suggests that working conditions should be improved first before considering a lowered age requirement. Read the speech
- Argues that a certain maturity process and life experience is important for working in traffic. Claims that the shortage of drivers is rather due to a poor working environment, low wages and poor agreements than the age limit. Read the speech
- Argues that the shortage of drivers is not solved by lowering the age limit. Suggests instead that the working environment and wages should be improved and that an overall review of the entire taxi industry should be conducted. Read the speech
Maritime issues: stamp duty, tonnage tax and fossil-free status
- Argues that the tonnage tax system needs to be updated now rather than in 2026. Criticizes that the number of Swedish-flagged vessels is decreasing rapidly and demands that the government act immediately to secure the security of supply. Read the speech
- Argues that it is urgent to introduce a system for equivalent conditions as our Nordic neighbors. Asks if the legislation can wait until 2026 and argues that decisions must be made now to save Swedish-flagged merchant shipping. Read the speech
- Asks how the work with electric barges can be facilitated. Also asks whether the helicopter capacity and funding should be reviewed to secure sea rescue year-round. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish Maritime Administration's current organization is problematic as merchant shipping is forced to bear costs it should not. Wants the government to act quickly to secure maritime rescue as insufficient staffing threatens human lives. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is too slow and expresses concern over deficiencies in infrastructure planning as well as icebreaking. Wants to upgrade the tonnage tax system, introduce discounts for environmentally friendly ships, ban scrubbers in Swedish waters and create a national port strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government introduced the tonnage tax system to facilitate Swedish flagging. Criticizes that the proposal does not cover ships between Swedish ports and proposes requirements for Swedish flag in the procurement of the Gotland traffic. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should take the lead and ban scrubbers on inland Swedish waters. Also proposes that the regulatory framework for inland shipping be developed to facilitate barge traffic with electrically powered barges. Read the speech
Swedish Maritime Administration organization and funding debate
- Argues that the business form of the Swedish Maritime Administration does not work as it is difficult to combine profit requirements with state responsibility. Criticizes the acute underfunding and the deficiencies in icebreaking as well as maritime rescue. Read the speech
- Argues that the icebreaker fleet is aging and that the procurement process is dragging on. Criticizes the lack of clear information to the business community in northern Sweden and asks when decisions regarding investments and efficiencies will be made. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish Maritime Administration's organizational form makes financing and understaffing difficult. Criticizes that business-oriented agencies do not work when merchant shipping has to pay for services without a connection to their operations and wants the government to act quickly. Read the speech
Swedish flag in Gotlandstrafiken procurement and EU rules
- Argues that the security of supply on Gotland constitutes a significant security interest. Asks if the government can use the exception in Article 346 of the EU Treaty to enable direct procurement and thereby secure the ferry connection in crises and wars. Read the speech
- Criticizes that scheduled transport between Swedish ports is not covered by the tonnage tax system, which favors foreign-flagged vessels. Argues that the Swedish flag is crucial for defense protection and security of supply and requests an answer regarding the use of special legislation for essential security interests. Read the speech
Malmporten project acceleration and H2 Green Steel investments
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- Argues that the infrastructure is insufficient and that the capacity in Luleå port is lacking. Criticizes that the government has not made sufficient decisions and expresses concern that delays threaten industrial jobs in the north. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over the pace and that the procurement is not functioning in Luleå. Argues that delays in the fairway can jeopardize investments such as H2 Green Steel and risk that Swedish jobs and growth move abroad. Read the speech
Ostlänken railway investment and Södra stambanan connection
- Argues that new capacity through Ostlänken is necessary due to increased rail traffic and great societal support. Criticizes that the government's decisions regarding costs have led to more expensive and delayed projects, as well as that the capacity in Linköping is being reduced. Read the speech
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Preschool marketization: L wants profit limits, S demands ban
- Describes how a billion-dollar corporation in Norrköping has caused significant deterioration and staff flight due to profit-seeking. Asks the Minister if the system must be stopped where profit is prioritized over the children's pedagogical education and the parents' opportunity to work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that independent preschools exploit the system by lowering costs and chasing profits at the children's expense. Argues that it is absurd to deceive the taxpayers and demands that the government immediately stops these profit withdrawals. Read the speech
Maritime issues: shipping growth, green strategy and fees
- Praises the previous contribution and emphasizes the importance of Swedish-flagged vessels for national security of supply. Asks if the member can help to obtain a review of the procurement of transport to Gotland. Read the speech
- Asks whether the member will work for a review of the procurement by demanding requirements for Swedish-flagged vessels or that the state takes over the operation. Argues that Sweden should expand the concept of essential security interests to guarantee supply lines to Gotland. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is a maritime nation and wants to increase the proportion of Swedish-flagged vessels to secure security of supply. Proposes cooperation between the navy and the merchant fleet for competence development as well as that more ports are identified as national interests. Read the speech
- Argues that the ports in the Baltic Sea are important for trade and must be developed continuously. Suggests that it should be facilitated for personnel to validate and use their military competence in civil shipping. Read the speech
- Argues that pragmatism and cooperation are important for moving the issues forward. Shares the view on China's actions and argues that the Southeast Passage becomes more important from a security perspective due to climate change. Read the speech
- Asks how the member stands regarding regional safety representatives at sea. Also asks how the member views the agreements on shipping that the government parties spoke about in connection with the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
- Questions regarding maritime issues will be included in a future development of the Tidö Agreement. Proposes that trade union organizations appoint regional safety representatives to protect workers from pressure in small groups on ships and emphasizes the importance of a safe working environment. Read the speech
EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
- Asks whether the Minister intends to take measures to make the prices for travel to and from Gotland reasonable for Gotland residents. Points out that Gotland has unique conditions and that the ferry traffic is crucial. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.