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Mikael Dahlkvist (S)
What Mikael Dahlkvist 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.
Torsby/Hagfors-Arlanda flight route and electric aviation
- Criticizes that the minister does not give a clear answer on whether the state ensures the flight route after 2027. Argues that the route is crucial for business, healthcare, and security and asks how the minister views the importance of smaller flight routes. Read the speech
- Argues that the flight route is important for the business sector and recruitment of top-tier expertise and criticizes Trafikverket's proposal for decommissioning as traveling is good. Emphasizes the line's symbolic significance for rural areas. Read the speech
- Hope that the government clearly marks the flight route between Torsby, Hagfors and Arlanda as a strategically important connection. Argues that everyone should have equal opportunities regardless of place of residence and that Sweden needs a robust infrastructure. Read the speech
National road 62 maintenance and funding in Värmland
- Argues that national road 62 is an important artery for Värmland's business sector and tourism. Criticizes that people need decisions rather than more investigations and asks if the government is prepared to change the regulatory framework to protect both natural values and infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that Natura 2000 areas should be designated with greater caution after first investigating the consequences. Emphasizes that the road is losing its load-bearing capacity and that it is urgent to take action. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must take responsibility for society-critical infrastructure and people's safety. Criticizes the lack of action and points out that Natura 2000 may have had too great effects. Wants state representatives to deliver in people's everyday lives. Read the speech
Elderly care: SD, S, and M debate safety and staff shortage
- Supports the report to strengthen support for relatives and moves for approval of a reservation regarding competence supply. Argues that the staff shortage requires larger investments, better working conditions, and value-secured state grants to create an attractive workplace. Read the speech
Language requirements in elderly care: B2 level and staff
- Supports stricter language requirements to ensure safety and quality, but argues that the fundamental problem is underfunding. Wants elderly care to be prioritized financially to improve staffing, working conditions, and professional status. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats use populism and generalizations instead of facts. Argues that challenges in elderly care are not solely due to immigration and that language requirements must be combined with better funding. Asks why the Sweden Democrats have not prioritized elderly care financially. Read the speech
- Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna have not taken responsibility for the funding of elderly care during the mandate period. Criticizes that they describe needs and priorities without actually adding any extra money. Read the speech
- Supports the bill on stricter language requirements. Argues that the declining status and lack of funding in elderly care are the fundamental problems and asks why the government has not prioritized elderly care more during the mandate period. Read the speech
- Argues that the government avoids answering the question regarding the prioritization of physical money to the municipalities. Wants to make Äldreomsorgslyftet permanent to provide the municipalities with security during skill enhancement and emphasizes that elderly care has been underfunded. Read the speech
Elderly care financing: M and S debate state grants and budget
- Argues that the municipalities lack the conditions to meet the demographic development and that the state grants do not follow the cost development. Asks for concrete measures to increase the number of places in special housing and ensure that decisions are implemented in a timely manner. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's response is insufficient as it does not address capacity problems or funding. Asks if the government intends to strengthen the municipalities' finances and if the current system sufficiently protects the rights of the elderly. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister refers to the municipalities and employers to solve the problems while the needs are growing. Argues that municipalities in rural areas should not be punished for low growth and demands more economic resources. Read the speech
Elderly care staffing, freedom of choice and B2 language
- Argues that there is an acute underfunding within elderly care and that a lack of resources leads to long waiting times for housing and home care. Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna will concretely achieve their goals without increased state grants. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have prioritized welfare by proposing significantly higher appropriations than the government. Wants indexed appropriations to meet inflation and more resources to increase quality, status, and employment conditions. Asks why the government's basis has not prioritized extra resources. Read the speech
- Argues that elderly care faces historical challenges due to an aging population and uneven quality. Wants to increase resources, introduce an elderly care act, strengthen staff competence, and ensure medical competence around the clock. Read the speech
- Argues that elderly care is underfunded and wants to prioritize it by doubling the funding for welfare as well as investing in staff. Asks if the Moderaterna consider the current state budget sufficient to make the care function. Read the speech
- Argues that elderly care has been underfunded for many years. Asks if it is better to create a regulatory framework to minimize the risk of fraud before wanting more freedom of choice. Read the speech
Medicines and dental care: SD, S, V, and MP debate reforms
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats do not implement what they advocate for despite being part of the government base. Criticizes that free dental care for young people has been removed and asks how the reform is justified when two groups are pitted against each other. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners instead of children and young people. Argues that the increase of the high-cost protection is an active choice that hits the poor during current economic difficulties. Read the speech
- Argues that the pharmaceutical policy requires faster measures to increase accessibility and proposes a new pharmaceutical investigation. Criticizes the increase of the high-cost protection and wants a coherent reform for equitable dental care. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government only presents visions without implementing concrete policies. Asks why the government has not previously implemented or funded proposals that ensure access to medicines. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government does not provide the funds required to solve problems with medicines for rare diagnoses. Criticizes that the government wants to appoint new inquiries instead of using existing ones. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Asks how the government intends to use the state's responsibility and governance to reduce inequalities in quality, staffing, and continuity between municipalities. Argues that the state has responsibility for equality in elderly care. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Asks how the government ensures that the ambitions of the dementia strategy are implemented in practice in all municipalities, as many municipalities are reported to lack resources, staff, and have long waiting times. Read the speech
Elderly care funding: S demands 1 billion for more staff
- Argues that elderly care is in a serious situation due to underfunding, time pressure, and staff shortages. Asks for concrete measures and more resources for the municipalities as the state grants are not sufficient to meet the increasing needs. Read the speech
- Argues that elderly care suffers from underfunding and criticizes the government's lack of productivity. Proposes a billion-kronor investment for more employees, index-linking of welfare as well as a permanent extension of the Äldreomsorgslyftet. Read the speech
- Argues that funding is the basis for solving the problems in elderly care. Criticizes that municipalities are forced to hire staff without adequate education or language skills due to staff shortages. Wants to take responsibility for ensuring that elderly care receives the resources it needs. Read the speech
High-cost protection for medicines: KD and M propose increase
- Argues that the increase in medicine costs is unfortunate as Swedish households are pressured by a cost crisis. Asks whether the increase in co-payments, which affects families with children and people with benefits, is a reasonable prioritization. Read the speech
- Asks how one can prioritize when people are forced to forgo life-saving medicine after the increase. Argues that the increase could have been avoided if the government had chosen not to lower the tax for high-income earners. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's proposal makes it more expensive to be ill for families with children, pensioners, and the chronically ill. Argues that the proposal lacks a consequence analysis and advocates for the increase in the self-payment to be scrapped in order to protect households in financial vulnerability. Read the speech
- Argues that a basic protection for people with low incomes must exist in a modern society. Suggests that taxes be raised to meet the cost developments and that the system be made more competitive. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats safeguard the high-cost protection for pharmaceuticals and that those with the lowest incomes shall have full support. Wants to find a new model for the pharmaceutical system and discuss the financing in the autumn budget. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the increase of the high-cost protection makes it more expensive to be ill for people who are already struggling. Asks whether the increase, which primarily affects ordinary people, is a reasonable prioritization. Read the speech
- Says no to the increase because households are under severe pressure from the cost crisis. Argues that the increase forces people to choose between food and health and emphasizes that the party has always had fully funded proposals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government chooses to raise the high-cost protection instead of adjusting funds to the most vulnerable. Argues that funds for families with children and the chronically ill could have been financed through smaller tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy regarding the electricity supply and argues that the delayed expansion of renewable energy has created a precarious situation. Argues that the government's tax cuts for high-income earners were a deliberate political choice that has made today's cost increase more noticeable. Read the speech
Oslo-Stockholm railway investments and security policy priority
- Expresses disappointment that the government focuses on processes instead of showing political will. Argues that the connection is strategically important for defense, climate, and trade and criticizes that the government does not prioritize the distance. Read the speech
- Argues that the government can designate important objects before the authorities' planning is complete. Wants the Minister to specify the government's current measures and commitment for the railway section between Oslo and Stockholm. Read the speech
- Argues that the most heavily trafficked route between Stockholm and Oslo lacks an adequate railway connection. Emphasizes that the route is a national and Nordic matter that should be a self-evident priority. Read the speech
Elderly care measures: M, S, and V debate staffing and laws
- Criticizes that the government lacks concrete measures for the working environment and that they place the responsibility on the municipalities. Argues that the state must take greater responsibility for resources and governance to ensure an equitable elderly care. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of sharp reforms and decisiveness from the government. Argues that the municipalities lack the economic conditions and that a national elderly care law is needed to ensure equal quality. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must provide the municipalities with better economic conditions to ensure quality and equality. Criticizes that the staff is understaffed and stressed, and suggests higher staffing levels to reduce sick leaves. Read the speech
Medicines and dental care: high-cost protection and funding
- Asks why the government does not provide extra funds for medicines for rare diseases, since they previously supported national strategies for equal access to the best care. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of money in the system for the introduction of medicines, which leads to strict prioritizations from TLV. Asks when the special budget pot for medicines for specific diagnoses will be introduced. Read the speech
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Incorrect medicine prescriptions and welfare crime in healthcare
- Argues that incorrect prescriptions of medicines, such as Ozempic, burden the taxpayers and cause medicine shortages. Criticizes that welfare crime and incorrect prescriptions of narcotics-classified medicines have been ongoing for too long and asks for immediate measures to accelerate the process. Read the speech
- Argues that welfare crime and abuse of the free prescription right is a serious problem. Asks if there are fast tracks to fully utilize the national medicine list and improve the management of workplace codes. Read the speech
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Healthcare funding and crisis in Sweden: S, KD, and SD debate
- Notes that a healthcare crisis is ongoing across the entire country and that regions are forced into layoffs and tax increases due to lack of funding. Asks the Minister about the Prime Minister's promise that no staff would be laid off. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget, with the support of Sverigedemokraterna, means less money for health and medical care. Claims that the Socialdemokraterna have doubled the appropriations to avoid the crisis and criticizes the belief that removed cultural costs can save the situation. Read the speech
- Notes that the government's decision not to fully compensate the regions' economic deficits is clear. Argues that administrative adjustments are not enough to cover the large deficits and wants the government to prioritize healthcare over tax cuts. Read the speech
Dam demolition testing: environmental vs. cultural values
- Argues that water-regulating dams are being demolished at a rapid pace despite the fact that the public interest, cultural values, and flood preparedness weigh too lightly. Asks whether the Environmental Code takes sufficient account of the public interest and whether the government intends to introduce new legislation. Read the speech
- Notes that the governments have focused on power-producing dams and expresses concern regarding the flood risk when removing water-regulating dams. Argues that current legislation is insufficient as the public interest weighs too lightly compared to ecological and economic reasons. Asks if the government intends to change the legislation so that the public interest weighs more heavily. Read the speech
Pharmaceutical prescriptions: state governance and supervision
- Asks how the member views the long-term financing of the prescription of medicines and how the party will pursue the issue of securing the financing of medicines in Swedish health and medical care. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's lack of decisiveness and ineffective control of drug prescriptions, which entails risks for patients and unnecessary costs. Proposes a new, broader pharmaceutical investigation to ensure long-term funding and equitable care. Read the speech
- Argues that the party prioritizes healthcare through general state grants at a higher level than the government. Emphasizes that medicine costs are increasing rapidly and highlights the need to review long-term financing. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Sweden Democrats have caused a national healthcare crisis by underfunding healthcare. Suggests that the government and the opposition should ensure that the regions receive the economic resources required to manage increasing pharmaceutical costs. Read the speech
- Asks how the Moderaterna intend to secure long-term funding for medicines and when they plan to present a concrete proposal in this area. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare is underfunded and that there is an acute situation due to rising medicine costs. Asks what the Moderaterna intend to do here and now to solve the acute funding issue. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government parties for not acting on their promises regarding the funding of medicines for rare diagnoses. Asks when the Kristdemokraterna intend to contribute to the development of a specific funding for this patient group. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of extra money for the regions for high-cost-driving medicines. Asks when the funding will arrive and demands an action plan to solve problems with transparency and accountability for medicine prescriptions. Read the speech
- Wants to review the whole to ensure cost-effective medicine use for all patients in the entire country. Argues that the Social Democrats handle the cost increase more securely by giving the regions more resources than the government and the Liberals. Asks how the government and the Liberals intend to handle current situations instead of just waiting for investigations. Read the speech
- Asks how the government intends to handle the financial crisis within healthcare. Argues that the budget is too small in relation to the cost development and advocates for an increase in the funding of welfare. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Asks whether the government can guarantee that the capacity in health and medical care can be met in the event of a crisis or war situation. Argues that current conditions make it difficult to build up crisis preparedness as thousands of healthcare workers will quit. Read the speech
- Asks how the government will handle the increased demands on health and medical care in light of the current membership in Nato and the economic crisis. Read the speech
Standardized parental deduction interpretation and regulation
- Move for approval of the reservation. Asks why the majority wants to investigate the issue again when Försäkringskassan already considers that they interpret the current legislation correctly and that a new law is required for measures. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous reform was fantastic. Criticizes that the government is requesting an analysis from Försäkringskassan despite the agency already having clarified that a legislative change is required. Asks if the government agrees that a change should be implemented. Read the speech
- Asks if the Sweden Democrats could have stood behind the committee initiative earlier or behind their own motion. Argues that the joint initiative clearly contains both measures and an analysis part. Read the speech
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Parental deduction for children with functional variations
- Argues that Försäkringskassan and the municipalities interpret parental responsibility too narrowly, which makes it more difficult for children with functional variations to receive personal assistance. Wants the right to assistance to be restored and that the government acts more forcefully and faster. Read the speech
- Asks what the motive is behind rejecting the proposal for an initiative to speed up the process. Argues that children and families are suffering right now because they are not receiving the support they are entitled to. Read the speech
- Argues that the current interpretation of the legislation does not follow the political will. Wants to accelerate the process as the current situation is a tragedy where significantly fewer people have received help than expected. Read the speech
Unserious healthcare providers in elderly care and profit
- Argues that the government prioritizes the market over safety and that unserious actors cause welfare crime and neglect. Criticizes deficiencies in control and follow-up and demands that the regulatory framework be tightened to ensure a safe elderly care. Read the speech
- Argues that elderly care is underfunded and criticizes the government for not proceeding with investigations on increased oversight and the principle of public access for private actors. Also asks why the government is shelving the elderly care law. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not presented concrete proposals to handle unserious healthcare actors. Argues that the issue is about protecting tax money and demands a proper regulatory framework to stop welfare crime. Read the speech
New prison in Värmland: M, S, and SD debate regional impact
- Argues that there is a strong local commitment in Värmland to solve the shortage of space in the correctional services. Suggests further political initiatives for faster relocation and asks if the Minister for Justice can visit the municipalities to see the plans. Read the speech
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- Argues that imprisonment can be a preventive activity by providing opportunities for education. Points out that it should be taken into account that long sentences can affect a person's mindset. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
- Questions about whether the government intends to tighten the regulatory framework to prevent and more quickly detect irregularities within elderly care. Read the speech
Medicines and dental care: pharmacy market and supply rules
- Criticizes the government for not prioritizing healthcare, which creates a healthcare crisis and threatens preparedness. Asks why the government does not use the money saved from cuts in dental care to introduce a high-cost protection. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government has not acted sufficiently on medicine shortages and criticizes abuse of the right of prescription. Wants to carry out a review of the pharmacy market, prohibit healthcare providers from owning pharmacies, introduce a high-cost protection for dental care as well as introduce a licensing requirement for private dental practitioners. Read the speech
- Argues that the party can do more and expresses disappointment that the pharmaceutical investigation has not reached its goal. Criticizes the government's slow pace and that their demands were rejected in the report. Read the speech
- Argues that the party wants to introduce a high-cost protection for dental care to create more equal healthcare. Asks why concrete proposals from completed investigations are not presented to the chamber. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the deregulation of the pharmacy market has not improved accessibility in rural areas. Argues that more and more pharmacies are being closed and that 800,000 Swedes risk being left without a pharmacy nearby. Read the speech
- Argues that accessibility is insufficient in smaller localities and wants to see a review of the pharmacy market to counter closures. Also wants to investigate the pharmacies' role, ownership structure, and whether health centers are allowed to operate pharmacies. Read the speech
- Asks the government and the member of Parliament what measures are planned to counter the ongoing medicine crisis and healthcare crisis. Argues that the regions' deficits are linked to the high costs of medicines. Read the speech
- Argues that there is economic room to double the support for the welfare sector and the regions. Criticizes the government's priorities and asks if they are prepared to provide more money to health and medical care. Read the speech
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- Asks what the member intends to do to secure the regions' economy and argues that the Sweden Democrats are co-responsible for the government's economic decisions. Also asks why the member does not stand behind the proposal for a protected professional title for dental nurses. Read the speech
Healthcare funding crisis: S proposes bank tax, KD cites deficits
- Argues that the crisis in municipalities and regions is reminiscent of the financial crisis in the 2000s when core activities were cut. Criticizes the government for not providing sufficient resources, which risks making the crisis permanent. Read the speech
Healthcare financing: state vs region responsibility and budget
- Reports that healthcare in Värmland faces a serious crisis with extensive cuts and service failures. Criticizes the government for voting down budget proposals that would have provided more resources to healthcare. Read the speech
Lex Maria and Lex Sarah: Audit report on elderly care quality
- Agrees that the state's efforts to prevent healthcare injuries are insufficient and argues that the welfare system is underfunded. Wants a general resource increase for elderly care to increase staffing and competence. Read the speech
- Argues that underfunding and a cost crisis lead to poorer quality and more mistakes. Argues that better working conditions and increased co-determination require more money to solve the staff shortage. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare and elderly care are not meeting the basic requirements due to poor working conditions and lack of influence for the staff. Wants to rectify the basic conditions and prioritize welfare by providing economic resources. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna prioritize migration and crime fighting over elderly care and questions what the current government is doing here and now to counteract the care crisis. Asks if the member believes that more money is needed for Swedish elderly care. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats are not in the government and that elderly care has not been prioritized in the Tidö Agreement. Claims that the previous government provided historically large appropriations to welfare and launched many reforms. Read the speech
- Notes that municipalities and regions fear historical deficits due to inflation and high costs. Asks if the government is prepared to inject additional resources to manage elderly care and reduce the risk of healthcare injuries. Read the speech
- Argues that the government provided historically large grants during the pandemic. Points out that staff lack good working conditions and that more resources are needed to meet future challenges in elderly care. Asks how future challenges are to be solved without resources. Read the speech
Welfare technology in elderly care: SD, S, M, C, MP, KD, L
- Argues that the government's proposal is good for resolving legal ambiguities, but considers them insufficient as the need for digital interventions needs to be further clarified. Wants more money for welfare for higher staffing levels and competence. Read the speech
- Argues that more staffing and better competence are required within elderly care. Asks how the government views the need for economic resources to meet personnel forecasts moving forward. Read the speech
- Argues that the level of competence within elderly care has declined and warns that municipalities may have an over-reliance on technology replacing labor. Points out that high inflation and pension debts are putting pressure on municipalities financially and asks if more money is needed. Read the speech
Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Asks what the minister intends to do to counter the closure of pharmacies due to poor profitability and to address the lack of pharmacies in many municipalities. Read the speech
Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
- Asks what the government is doing concretely here and now to break the escalation of deadly violence. Argues that Sweden is being hit by a wave of violence that creates growing insecurity and that decisive action is needed. Read the speech
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Medicines and dental care: pharmacy market and staff shortages
- Asks when the funds for special medicines will be allocated. Criticizes that the government speaks of a change of course despite having previously promised to allocate special funds for medical treatment of rare diagnoses. Read the speech
- Argues that humility is required in the face of the difficulties in governing the country. Asks how the situation for rural pharmacies without pharmacists shall be resolved if the reform is implemented. Read the speech
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- Argues that the market does not take responsibility for the whole or for establishments in rural areas. Demands more creativity from the government and asks how the Kristdemokraterna intend to finance welfare and pharmaceutical costs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts for high-income earners over stopping the indexation to fund healthcare. Argues that there is an acute shortage of funds and demands a statement on priorities before Midsummer. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats have a large influence on the government's policy through the Tidö Agreement. Asks how the member shall ensure that resources are provided to municipalities and regions when the government has prioritized tax cuts. Read the speech
- Criticizes generalizations that money only goes to administration. Argues that tens of billions are missing in healthcare, which leads to layoffs and affects the pharmaceutical budget. Read the speech
Cancer care waiting times: KD resources vs S funding claims
- Argues that the situation is extremely serious as patients are dying while waiting for care. Points out that a lack of resources and economic challenges for the regions hinder the work to reduce the queues. Read the speech
- Argues that the acute economic situation for regions and municipalities threatens healthcare and leads to longer queues. Criticizes the government's prioritization of tax cuts over general welfare funding and asks if the government intends to strengthen the state budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff is exhausted and that the work environment is tough. Emphasizes that general state grants are important to raise the status, provide reasonable pay and improve conditions to get employees back. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Asks how the Minister views the alarming figures in a report showing that staff within elderly care do not want to continue working due to mental and physical strain. Read the speech
Healthcare product availability and preparedness in Sweden
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- Asks why the Sweden Democrats are not acting more actively on the investigation's points regarding crisis preparedness. Argues that regions and municipalities still have insufficient disaster supplies and wants them to change their opinion on the proposal regarding the staff's protective equipment. Read the speech
- Argues that the market is not always the best servant and that state control is needed. Points out that the inventory holding obligation disappeared during the deregulation of the pharmacy market and asks how the government is to deliver welfare without economic resources. Read the speech
- Argues that it is money that is missing for welfare rather than investigations. Asks how the member intends to gain control over the healthcare system's shortage of staff and space without providing the resources that are needed. Read the speech
Healthcare supply preparedness: stock obligations and fees
- Argues that the proposed investigation is ambitious and solid. Wants to legislate to protect the health and safety of healthcare personnel by clarifying requirements for personal protective equipment. Asks why KD opposes this proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that current legislation failed to ensure a good working environment. Wants to change the legislation to include the staff's perspective and expresses reservations regarding the government's future proposals on stockholding. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is import-dependent and that market-based solutions are insufficient during crises. Wants the legislation to be supplemented by protecting the health and safety of healthcare personnel. Supports sanction fees but warns that they could reduce the supply of medicines. Wants the government to present sharp proposals regarding the obligation of municipalities and regions to maintain stocks. Read the speech
Elderly care funding: Äldreomsorgslyftet and staffing rules
- Points out the need to hire significantly more employees for municipalities and regions due to demographic developments. Asks if the member supports an extension of Äldreomsorgslyftet after 2023. Read the speech
- Argues that the Elderly Care Boost (Äldreomsorgslyftet) is a success based on feedback from trade union parties and pensioner organizations. Asks the speaker which references and sources form the basis for the criticism of the initiative. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff in elderly care must be re-evaluated and that competence should be rewarded. Wants the government to promptly present proposals for an elderly care act and moves that the Elderly Care Boost (Äldreomsorgslyftet) be extended. Read the speech
- Argues that the state's efforts are insufficient and that the government is responsible for deficiencies in elderly care. Proposes twice as much money for welfare and asks if more resources will be specifically allocated for elderly care in the upcoming budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalities risk a resource shortage due to the effects of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, inflation, and high interest rates. Asks whether the government will truly prioritize elderly care when the Tidö Agreement contains many costly reforms. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and SD have chosen to lower taxes for high earners instead of funding elderly care. Asks how SD will finance its demands when elderly care suffers from a shortage of competence and requires investments in the work environment and education. Read the speech
- Asks how the coalition partner SD intends to provide more resources to elderly care. Argues that the previous government's historical investments in welfare are now being eroded, which could force tax increases or cuts. Read the speech
Elderly Care Boost: competence supply and funding until 2026
- Argues that more money is required for better wages and schedules. Criticizes that the government plans to scrap Äldreomsorgslyftet and demands that the initiative be extended to meet the skills shortage. Asks if the government intends to extend the initiative. Read the speech
- Argues that Äldreomsorgslyftet is an important reform that delivers results and proposes that it should continue until 2026. Asks what concrete measures the government intends to take to raise the status within the welfare profession. Read the speech
- Argues that Äldreomsorgslyftet is an important initiative and that the status within elderly care must be raised. Wants the state to take the lead and invest significantly more money in the staff and more employees. Read the speech
Pharmacy and medicine trade supervision report: KD, S, V
- Argues that the reform has not improved accessibility in rural areas. Wants a more sober view of the reform's effects and emphasizes that the market does not solve rural problems but requires social support. Read the speech
- Argues that market regulation has not improved the situation in rural areas and the countryside. Wants the state to take greater responsibility for the pharmacy market and criticizes deficiencies in crisis preparedness as well as the supply of medicines. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must have careful control over cost development and accessibility to medicines. Criticizes that the current supervision is not effective and wants the government to develop confidentiality-breaking regulations for better information exchange between agencies. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is up to the government to prioritize investigations. Wants the government to act quickly and effectively to introduce measures limiting confidentiality. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Asks why Äldreomsorgslyftet should be concluded after 2023 despite the initiative having been a success and contributed to lifting and modernizing elderly care. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Reminds that the previous government made historical investments in healthcare, elderly care, and school. Asks how the priorities will look in the state budget since the palace agreement focuses on migration and crime rather than elderly care and healthcare. Read the speech
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- Argues that the previous government prioritized crime and punishment over elderly care during the election campaign. Wants to continue strengthening resources for welfare and elderly care through new legislation and an upgrade of the staff's status. Read the speech
- Asks whether the current government will be able to afford to maintain or increase the billions invested in municipalities and regions. Argues that the budget agreement lacks resources for welfare and asks if they will invest money in elderly care. Read the speech
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