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Michael Rubbestad (SD)
What Michael Rubbestad 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.
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Asks whether the Minister intends to take concrete measures to break the exclusion among foreign-born women. Also asks whether the Minister admits that the situation is a result of a previous irresponsible migration policy. Read the speech
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Minority issues: SD, M, V propose protections and status
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal. Want to see a broad investigation into other groups such as indigenous peoples, investigate flexible solutions for minority languages in welfare, as well as investigate subtitles in minority languages in SVT. Argue that the state should strengthen the safety for Jewish life. Want that sign language be given protection in the minority law and that Älvdalska be investigated for recognition as a minority language. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has long championed the issues and that work is ongoing regarding them. Argues that there is no reason to vote for specific reservations since the ongoing work is satisfactory. Read the speech
- Argues that one cannot support the reservation because it opens up for too broad investigations. Hopes for a broad consensus in the chamber when the bill is tabled. Read the speech
State budget for security, welfare and bank profit tax
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to strengthen security, robustness, and order in the state's core activities. Argues that the budget strengthens important institutions such as the monarchy, the Riksdag, the Election Authority, and the JO to safeguard democracy and the rule of law. Read the speech
Confidentiality in strategic net-zero project applications
- Criticizes the proposal as an over-implementation of EU rules that threatens the principle of public access. Argues that secrecy should be limited to business-critical information, be shorter than 20 years, and that independent bodies should be granted oversight. Read the speech
Government compliance with climate goals and Consultation Act
- Argues that the committee's role is to ensure administrative law and correct exercise of authority rather than to review policy. Defends the government's political will regarding citizenship and criminal justice as necessary reforms to rebuild the country. Read the speech
Government initiatives on security, economy, culture and social policy
- Asks what the Minister and the government are doing to safeguard and strengthen the Swedish cultural heritage. Argues that the Social Democrats have previously mocked Swedish culture and traditions. Read the speech
Equality and discrimination measures: M, V, and SD debate
- Argues that equality is about conditions and meritocracy rather than quotas and outcome issues. Criticizes that other parties prioritize signal politics and quotas over competence, which leads to individuals being discriminated against. Read the speech
Minority issues: indigenous rights and language center funding
- Argues that Jews' living conditions have deteriorated due to antisemitism imported via mass immigration and praises the government's security measures. Proposes that the government investigate whether groups other than the Sami should be classified as indigenous peoples, that minority languages be made available outside administrative areas and that sign language be recognized as an official minority language. Moves for approval of reservation number 30. Read the speech
Constitutional amendments and democracy protection debate
- Proposes that the Swedish krona be enshrined in the constitution as Sweden's currency to safeguard economic independence. Also proposes a ministerial oath of office as well as that Swedish citizenship be given special status in the constitution. Read the speech
Fair competition in sports: gender rules and biological reality
- Criticizes that the government avoids taking a stand and instead refers to the sports movement. Argues that politicians must act and provide support to female athletes who refuse to compete against biological men and asks why the minister does not take responsibility. Read the speech
- Refers to a previous motion where other parties voted no to limiting biological men's participation in women's sports. Argues that the government must signal that women should compete on the same terms as men and take a stand against hatred towards those who want to protect women's rights. Asks how the government's equality goals can be reconciled with not supporting women who request help. Read the speech
County governor appointment: KD, S, and SD debate background
- Argues that Carina Ståhl Herrstedt has the merits and the skill required for the role of County Governor. She has an outstanding breadth in her political work and an ability to analyze issues from several perspectives. Read the speech
- Argues that Carina Ståhl Herrstedt has worked in accordance with democratic principles and objectivity for many years. Claims that her new role as county governor is an extension of the mandate she has already performed in the Riksdag. Read the speech
Integration and equality: SD return migration, SK tax cuts
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Criticizes that equality is measured through quantitative outcomes rather than individual circumstances and urges the government to shift the focus in the investigation. Argues that men's violence against women is a major societal problem and wants equality goals to also include violence against men and in same-sex relationships. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget invests historically high sums in integration and protection against violence in close relationships. Claims that the budget benefits everyone and dismisses the rhetoric that it primarily benefits wealthy men. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats in practice stand behind the Sweden Democrats' budget proposal as there are no deviations in most items. Claims that tax cuts strengthen purchasing power, create more jobs and kickstart the economy. Read the speech
- Argues that policy should ensure free will. Suggests working with norms and values, for example through more men in preschool, to create conditions where people make wise choices naturally. Read the speech
- Argues that increased freedom of choice in the parental leave system leads to better equality. Criticizes gender equality integration as a form of reverse discrimination and instead advocates for a policy that respects the individual's and the family's self-determination. Read the speech
Violence against pregnant women: protection and measures
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- Argues that previous Social Democratic governments have failed to take the issues seriously. Claims that the current government, through the Tidö Agreement, has taken action by increasing resources to the police and the justice system to strengthen the protection for vulnerable women. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Questions about the government's will to create a specific legal framework to combat economic violence. Argues that economic violence is a form of exercise of power that requires clearer legal protection. Read the speech
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Argues that the Muslim veil symbolizes the woman's subordination and that tax money promotes the oppression of women when veils are purchased. Asks if the Minister can work towards a ban on the veil within the public sector. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Asks what the Social Democrats base their statements on since there are no impact assessments, evaluations, and follow-ups. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of investigations into the consequences of similar legislation in other countries. Criticizes that the proposal risks leading to problems in, for example, changing rooms and educational settings without statistics being available. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the risk of parents being reported to the social services if they refuse their child's gender transition. Argues that the proposal is a medical failure as it confirms incorrect self-diagnosis. Warns that the need cannot be ensured if the diagnostic requirement is removed. Read the speech
- Argues that the concept of social contagion is accepted within psychiatry. Points out that social media and influencers contribute to a sharp increase in gender dysphoria diagnoses among girls and asks how the member views these risks. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal because it lacks an analysis of the consequences for women's rights and equality work. Wants the proposal to be referred back to the Social Affairs Committee for a thorough investigation and moves for approval of the joint reservation. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Asks how the Minister for Employment intends to ensure that criminals or pedophiles do not exploit the labor market if the proposal for simplified possibilities to change gender is implemented. Criticizes the proposal and highlights concerns regarding crime, terrorism, and money laundering. Read the speech
Equality and discrimination: penalties, child allowance, veils
- Argues that preconditions should be prioritized over outcomes in gender equality policy and calls for measuring equality based on freedom of choice. Proposes a seventh sub-goal against honor-related violence, a ban on full-face veils in public places as well as a fundamental review of the Discrimination Act to include "undue differential treatment". Read the speech
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- Argues that the current pace of equality is too slow because reforms do not change norms and values. Suggests that instead, one should actively work to change these norms through good role models and created conditions rather than coercive reforms. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, energy charter, and antisemitism debate
- Asks how the government plans to stop crimes such as female genital mutilation and forced marriage. Argues that the legislation needs to be reviewed, the penalties tightened, and the cooperation between authorities strengthened. Read the speech
Integration: SD wants stricter policy, M seeks language rules
- Criticizes that the opposing party did not present a clear integration policy. Argues that successful integration requires immigrants to adopt Swedish norms and values, where rights should follow the individual's effort to contribute to the welfare state. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats do not recognize their own policy and argues that they need to come up with something new and concrete to gain credibility. Suggests that foreign rapists be deported on a larger scale and that sentence reductions be abolished. Read the speech
- Argues that equality is about equal opportunities and conditions rather than forced outcomes through quotas. Criticizes gender pedagogy and positive discrimination and instead advocates for a focus on values, upbringing, and male role models in preschool. Read the speech
- Argues that policy should create conditions rather than forcing patterns. Explains that dual days promote a natural shared responsibility and emphasizes that a woman who is a victim of prostitution does not constitute an example of lack of integrity. Read the speech
- Argues that historical values and the view of women is a challenge that requires work with role models and upbringing. Suggests a calculator on the Försäkringskassan website that shows long-term effects on pensions during parental leave. Argues that persons who actively seek out prostitution should be taken into account in asylum applications. Confirms that the party stands behind the Minister for Equality's statements and that the issue is included in the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
- Argues that violence affects both men and women and that violence against men is more common than people think. Criticizes that society ignores violence against men and asks what should be done for these men. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is not to erase anything but to broaden the goal so that everyone is included. Wants the concept to be broadened so that even men who are subjected to violence by their wives dare to seek help. Read the speech
Government work, energy, equality, migration and security
- Criticizes that children are allowed to choose between several gender options in health examinations and argues that this creates gender confusion. Asks if the Minister for Equality considers this to be the right way to proceed and what is being done to ensure it ceases. Read the speech
Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Asks how the government plans to reverse the substandard equality in schools and ensure that girls and boys have the same opportunities. Argues that previous reforms, such as gender pedagogy, have fallen short. Read the speech
Establishment jobs, integration, climate and civil defense
- Asks how the government intends to reverse the negative trend of increasing income inequalities and households with a low economic standard. Argues that tools such as promoting education, skills development, and economic growth can counteract the development. Read the speech
Equality and violence against women: M, S, and SD debate
- Argues that equality should be achieved through equal conditions rather than through coercive measures or radical feminism. Wants to abolish all quotas, introduce a zero vision against violence in close relationships and investigate why the agricultural industry is male-dominated. Read the speech
- Confirms that violence against women by men has the highest possible priority. Argues that the government's 99-point program and long-term plan include preventive work and increased penalties. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's and the Sweden Democrats' actions for equality are more important than word choices in agreements. Criticizes that the debate focuses on headlines rather than actions, while simultaneously emphasizing that men's violence against women is the biggest problem. Read the speech
- Argues that positive discrimination implies negative discrimination for other groups. Suggests that instead, conditions and opportunities should be created for people to make free choices through information about long-term consequences. Read the speech
- Argues that competence must be the deciding factor in political appointments instead of quotas. Proposes improved occupational health care in female-dominated occupations and emphasizes the need to investigate the cause of pay gaps. Read the speech
EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
Immigrant integration, gender quotas and abortion rights debate
- Considers equality as a democratic cornerstone and opposes gender quotas. Wants to strengthen the rule of law against violence against women and honor-based violence through knowledge initiatives and investments in the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that gender mainstreaming is a tool whose value depends on how it is used. Criticizes the goal of equal gender distribution and argues that the opportunity to influence society is more important than numerical equality. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' budget proposal for lacking actual investments in welfare. Argues that the Social Democrats' previous policy has led to increased insecurity and a shortage of midwives. Promises that the new budget will address society's equality problems. Read the speech
- Argues that a woman who enters prostitution should be regarded as a victim rather than as someone who has engaged in misconduct. Explains that deportation should focus on the person who forced the woman into prostitution. Read the speech
- Argues that women in prostitution should be regarded as victims. Points out that there are cases where individuals sell sex voluntarily and wants the focus to be on human trafficking. Wants to review the Tidö Agreement's formulations for clarity. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Asks how the government views the numerical indicators for equal distribution of power and influence. Argues that equality means practical power and influence rather than that the statistics look good, and warns that numerical goals risk leading to quotas. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.