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Mikael Damsgaard (M)
What Mikael Damsgaard 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.
Security threats: SD and M call for tougher laws against V
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that foreign citizens who pose a threat to Sweden's security should leave the country or be held in detention. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet for wanting to limit tightenings that strengthen Sweden's security. Read the speech
- Argues that the tolerance for the Left Party's actions is non-existent. Points out that a red-green government cannot implement the Social Democrats' desired tightenings because the Left Party will not agree to them. Read the speech
- Argues that traditional preventive measures are insufficient against the ideological drivers behind terrorism. Claims that powerful tools are necessary and that Vänsterpartiet's desire to divest itself of them is dangerous for Sweden. Read the speech
Double penalties for criminal networks and stricter sentencing
- Argues that today's penal system does not provide sufficient protection against dangerous criminals and requires a comprehensive reform. Proposes double sentences for gang criminals, stricter sentencing scales for among other things rape and economic crime, as well as an expanded presumption of detention. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is acting with decisiveness to reform the criminal justice policy. Explains that the bill tightens the minimum penalties for serious economic crimes and that an upcoming review aims to utilize the full range of penalties. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal implies significantly stricter penalties for cybercriminals involved in economic crime. Criticizes the Social Democrats' credibility and argues that a Social Democratic government would be forced to pursue left-leaning justice policy. Read the speech
- Notes that there are no proposals from Centerpartiet regarding increased penalties for drug offenses. Argues that the bill's provisions on double penalties will result in significantly harsher sentences for drug smuggling and -selling. Read the speech
- Argues that a rape is an equally serious violation regardless of context. Wants double penalties for crimes within organized crime because it is a threat to the system. Argues that further sentencing increases can be analyzed and implemented during the next mandate period. Read the speech
- Criticizes the red-green government's previous policy as too little and too late. Argues that increased penalties are necessary to protect society and provide redress for crime victims. Read the speech
- Supports that the correctional services should have good conditions for recidivism prevention work. Argues that the government invests resources to protect society against recidivism and criticizes that a red-green government would not have proposed the increased penalties. Read the speech
Temporary prison sentences in Estonia due to lack of space
- Argues that the government is carrying out a major offensive against crime through increased penalties and a significant expansion of the Prison and Probation Service. Wants the Riksdag to approve the agreement with Estonia to handle the acute shortage of space and ensure that convicted persons can serve their sentences. Criticizes the opposition's resistance and argues that a red-green government would hinder necessary justice policy reforms. Read the speech
- Argues that the agreement is important to relieve the Swedish correctional services during the current shortage of space. Assures that the prisons in Estonia are good facilities where the correctional services will be conducted in an orderly manner. Read the speech
- Argues that the agreement provides significant advantages for both Sweden and Estonia by relieving the Swedish correctional services. Claims that the work on the issue has been conducted seriously and that the cooperation with Estonia is good. Read the speech
Police powers for public gatherings: M, V, and L debate
- Argues that the proposals aim for increased security without restricting freedom of expression. Wants the police to be given clearer powers to change time or place, prohibit gatherings at specific locations as well as cancel them in cases of unacceptable danger. Read the speech
Custodial sentences for youth: SD, V, C, KD debate responsibility
- Argues that the system for young people who commit serious crimes has not kept pace with societal developments. Wants closed youth care to be replaced with youth prison under the responsibility of Kriminalvården in order to protect society and create better conditions for rehabilitation. Read the speech
- Argues that schooling is central for preventing recidivism and that there is an employment obligation in the bill. Argues that it is necessary to proceed with the reform now to create safe conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that school activities will be on site and that the Prison and Probation Service has already advertised positions. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not having acted earlier and argues that the change must be implemented now. Read the speech
- Argues that young people still receive clear preferential treatment in criminal law through shorter sentences and that those sentenced to closed youth care have committed very serious crimes. Asks whether Miljöpartiet considers that more young people who commit serious crimes should be covered by open interventions. Read the speech
- Argues that the transfer to Kriminalvården creates better conditions for young people who have committed serious crimes. Emphasizes that Kriminalvården has the competence, resources, and proven treatment programs to combine sanction with conditions for reintegration. Read the speech
Prison expansion and crime prevention debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the government is carrying out a major offensive against crime through stricter penal legislation and a substantial expansion of the Prison and Probation Service. Criticizes the red-green parties for acting as brake-blocks for important crime policy reforms. Read the speech
Terrorism: SD, S, and M debate immigration and justice measures
- Notes that Sweden's security situation has deteriorated due to terrorism, violent extremism, and organized crime. Welcomes current legislation but proposes longer detention periods, more covert measures, and possibilities to freeze assets for qualified security threats. Read the speech
Criminal law: gang crime, penalties and age of responsibility
- Argues that the government is carrying out a historic realignment of crime policy by toughening penalties, increasing resources for the justice system and strengthening tools for crime fighting. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the motions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to strengthen protection against recruitment into crime. Explains that the government wants to establish the legislation as soon as possible, but that the work must be carried out in a correct manner. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous bill had simpler conditions. Confirms the ambition that the legislation should be completed as soon as possible without unnecessary delays. Read the speech
- Shares the outrage that repeated thefts are not prosecuted sufficiently. Argues that the problem is that these crimes often are not assigned any extra punitive value and therefore wants to reform the penal code by changing the quantity discounts. Read the speech
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Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Asks the Minister for Justice what measures the government takes when young people commit serious crimes. Argues that the current system with closed youth care is functioning poorly and that crime prevention measures have been too weak. Read the speech
Police work against child sexual abuse in digital environments
- Welcomes the agreement on strengthening the work against sexual abuse online. Argues that the Social Democrats' previous proposal was too narrow and that the government parties have pushed for a broader issue. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has taken many measures in the area during the mandate period. Emphasizes that the Moderaterna proposed that the initiative should be broadened to cover the larger issue surrounding online sexual abuse of children. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation has not kept pace with the rapid digitalization of sexual abuse against children. Wants tech companies to act faster and supports the committee's initiative to sharpen the work, develop blocklists, and strengthen the police's capabilities. Read the speech
Judiciary resources, penalties and preventive measures debate
- Asks how Miljöpartiet will act in relation to the proposed reforms and how they will oppose them in cooperation with Socialdemokraterna. Also asks how Miljöpartiet views the relationship to budget funds. Read the speech
- Argues that Miljöpartiet lacks enthusiasm for increased penalties. Wants to tighten penalties in a wide range of areas to protect honest people. Asks how Miljöpartiet will act in a potential future cooperation. Read the speech
Sweden justice system: crime fighting investment and mafia law
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having denied and downplayed crime for eight years. Argues that the current government is on track to reverse the development despite the Social Democrats' claims. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is taking clear steps forward and that the number of postponements has more than halved since the change of government. Asks how the justice system will be prioritized in a future government where the parties are not in agreement on economic policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is implementing offensive and pattern-breaking measures to combat serious crime. Claims that the justice system is being strengthened through massive budget increases, more police officers, and new tools to create a safer Sweden. Criticizes the red-green opposition for being divided and asks what will be sacrificed when they have to agree on a budget. Read the speech
- Argues that preventive measures in other policy areas are important to counter recruitment to crime. Explains that the government is implementing reinforcements within the school system and social services to strengthen preventive work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has fought inflation, which has created better economic conditions for both households and municipalities. Explains that the tax cuts aim to strengthen households' finances and primarily benefit low- and middle-income earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the policy for the redress of crime victims covers several areas, including just punishment and assistance with compensation. Confirms that the crime victim support centers fulfill an important function and that the development of their activities will be closely monitored. Read the speech
- Asks how the red-green budget alternative will add up when aid and tax cuts are pitted against each other. Also asks whether the justice system will be prioritized and what will happen with the 15 million for Brottsofferjouren. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Argues that men's violence against women is an attack on women's freedom and dignity. Argues that the government has prioritized strengthening protection for women through harsher penalties and removing secrecy barriers. Asks what the government intends to do further. Read the speech
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Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Argues that the previous government started the expansion of the correctional services too late. Asks how the Minister for Justice views the possibilities of providing high-quality correctional services for Swedish detainees in Estonia. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for sexual offenses, elderly fraud, hate crimes
- Wish to support the committee's proposal and the government's bill to strengthen the protection for children, the elderly, and victims of hate crimes. Argues that the legislative changes tighten the penalties for fraud against the elderly, expand the hate crime legislation to include gender, and modernize the sexual offense legislation. Read the speech
Criminal justice: SD and M want expansion and leasing abroad
- Argues that the government is working to accelerate the expansion of the correctional services. Criticizes the Social Democrats' inconsistent stance regarding the outsourcing of prison places abroad and anonymous witnesses. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not a problem to place those sentenced to deportation abroad. Criticizes the Social Democrats' dogmatic and spineless stance which leaves no room for dialogue. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is carrying out an offensive against crime through increased penalties and a paradigm shift where recidivism leads to tangible consequences. Wants to significantly expand the correctional services through new institutions, densification, and leasing abroad. Read the speech
Police resources, crime prevention and 10,000 new employees
- Criticizes that the previous Social Democratic government did not implement social policy reforms. Argues that the government is now investing 10 billion in a new social services act and asks how success is defined when the number of police in uniformed service increased slightly. Read the speech
- Confirms that positive trends are observed regarding crime development. However, criticizes that the number of police in outer uniformed service only increased by 1,200 during the Socialdemokraternas government's tenure despite a doubled budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is breaking down serious crime through offensive measures and an increased budget. Criticizes the previous government's failed police growth and emphasizes that local police growth is now gaining momentum. Read the speech
- Argues that the local police presence in many parts of the country is too low. Argues that police growth has been too weak for many years, but that increased resources and more police now lead to better local presence. Read the speech
- Argues that the ambitions for local presence are high. Asks what the governance of the Swedish Police Authority would look like if requirements were set for a police station in every municipality. Read the speech
Terrorism measures: harsher penalties, travel bans and schools
- Notes that there is broad support behind the government's policy. Argues that the sentencing scales for several terrorist offenses are far too mild. Emphasizes that the work against terrorism must be long-term and strategic and that the Swedish Security Service needs significant resources. Read the speech
- Confirms the importance of the work with CVE and the government's crime prevention offensive. Criticizes the Left Party for consistently voting against tightenings of the terrorist legislation and asks if they will block future tightenings. Read the speech
- Asks whether Vänsterpartiet could compromise on its principles in a government formation. Also asks whether it is reasonable that persons with dual citizenship who have committed serious crime should be allowed to retain their Swedish citizenship. Read the speech
Biometrics in crime fighting: facial recognition and privacy
- Argues that biometrics is a powerful tool for identifying perpetrators in gang environments and in serious sexual offenses. Supports the government's proposal for a predictable regulatory framework for biometric data and limited use of the Swedish Migration Agency's registers in cases of serious crimes. Read the speech
Sweden justice system: gang crime, mafia law and immigration
- Criticizes the ban on entry as toothless for stopping gang criminals in shopping malls. Argues that there is an abyss in the red-green alternative's fiscal policy as Miljöpartiet and Vänsterpartiet want to borrow 200 billion kronor. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Green Party's desire for large investments requires extensive reprioritizations in the public economy. Asks which appropriations should be cut if the Green Party cannot borrow money for its investments. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable to retain at least half of a salary increase. Criticizes the Green Party's initiatives on the justice system as monopoly money and argues that the promise of more money for the police is not worth the ink it is written with. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for wanting to enact law quickly without sufficient preparation. Argues that the proposal is ineffective and resembles previous toothless criminal policy that has not worked in practice. Read the speech
- Argues that current legislation for access bans does not work effectively to repel gang criminals. Instead advocates for the use of preventive stay bans as an effective tool to prohibit persons from staying in certain places. Read the speech
- Confirms the importance of economic growth and argues that the government has pursued a responsible policy to lower inflation. Argues that the new offensive budget with investments and tax cuts will stimulate the economy and increase households' purchasing power. Read the speech
- Argues that there are good conditions to reach an agreement on economic policy with the Center Party. Emphasizes that economic growth is important to strengthen household purchasing power and resources in the public sector. Read the speech
Anonymous witnesses to combat gang crime proposal
- Argues that organized crime is a threat to the system and that anonymous witnesses are an important tool for breaking the culture of silence in exceptional cases. Criticizes the opposition's paralysis of action and argues that the proposal contains necessary legal safeguards. Read the speech
- Argues that the system for anonymous witnesses is an important contribution to getting witnesses to dare to provide information in areas where gang crime silences citizens. Asks how the Centerpartiet views possibilities for anonymous witness statements in preliminary investigations. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden can introduce the system in a legally secure manner by following international conventions. Argues that the instrument will likely be used more often in Sweden than in neighboring countries due to the severe organized crime. Clarifies that it should be an instrument for exceptional cases where the basic principle is to testify openly. Read the speech
- Argues that prosecutors and police have an important role in making witnesses feel safe. Notes that anonymous witness statements can be of great use in preliminary investigations to obtain evidence and convict individuals within organized crime. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Asks how the government intends to prevent further delays in the expansion of Mälarbanan. Argues that the railway is an important artery for the region and that the project is facing major delays. Read the speech
Sweden's participation in European Public Prosecutor's Office
- Argues that organized crime and corruption threaten the EU's economic interests and trust. Wants Sweden to join EPPO to combat these crimes and influence the cooperation. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
EU roadmap for drug trafficking and organized crime debate
- Welcomes the EU's roadmap and wants to create a European port alliance, pursue entire networks as well as use trade and aid policy against countries outside the EU. Argues that Europol's resources and mandate must be strengthened. Read the speech
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- Argues that aid should be used on a case-by-case basis. Wants to use both aid, trade agreements and trade policy to put pressure on countries that do not want to cooperate. Read the speech
Correctional services expansion and overcrowding in Sweden
- Argues that the government is carrying out a major offensive against crime through increased penalties and a review of the penal code. Emphasizes the need for a powerful expansion of the correctional services and explains that the government is already investing in budget increases and staff. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposals and argues that today's shortage of places is due to the lack of expansion in previous years. Read the speech
National strategy against violent extremism and terrorism
- Notes that Sweden's security situation has deteriorated and that the threat from terrorism and violent extremism is high. Argues that the new strategy is important to protect democracy and emphasizes the need for sustained work to prevent, deter, and manage the threats. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government should wait for the outcome of the investigation before announcing intentions on how to proceed. The purpose of the investigation is to increase knowledge of the public order act and create constitutional preparedness for future situations. Read the speech
- Asks how many detainees Vänsterpartiet wants to be released to alleviate the pressure in the correctional system. Argues that the strained situation in the correctional system is due to accelerating serious crime and delayed expansion. Read the speech
- Argues that increased limits for ankle bracelets do not reduce the capacity shortage within the criminal justice system. Argues that segregation as a result of long-term high immigration is crucial for crime and the terror threat. Asks how much immigration Vänsterpartiet believes Sweden can handle. Read the speech
Europol support for human smuggling and trafficking regulation
- Argues that human smuggling is a serious problem that requires powerful measures. Assesses that the proposal is in large parts compatible with the subsidiarity principle, but that the need for measures and the distribution of competence need to be further clarified. Read the speech
Act on Special Control of Certain Foreigners: SD, M, V debate
- Argues that Sweden faces more serious security policy threats than before. Wants foreign citizens who constitute a threat to leave the country or be held in detention and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Sweden security debate on terrorism laws and deportations
- Notes that Sweden's security situation has deteriorated and that terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime constitute parallel threats. Welcomes the new terrorist crime law but criticizes that the sentencing scales are too mild. Wishes to approve the proposal in the report. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Argues that shoplifting hits the retail trade hard through economic losses and a deteriorated work environment. Criticizes that the crimes often remain unpunished due to lack of investigations and low penalties. Asks the Minister for Justice what he intends to do. Read the speech
Freeze assets to counter terrorism financing and hate speech
- Argues that the terror threat against Sweden is real and that it is crucial to choke off funding for violent extremism. Criticizes the Left Party's proposal for higher evidentiary requirements as it could mean that terror financing continues. Read the speech
Foreign direct investment screening for Swedish security
- Argues that the current regulatory framework is insufficient to prevent investments in activities of security importance that pose security risks. Wishes to vote in favor of the proposal and emphasizes that even Swedish investments must be covered to prevent foreign interests from bypassing the regulatory framework. Read the speech
Security guard law: transport of intoxicated persons and powers
- Wants the police density to be at the EU average. Argues that the new law gives municipalities greater opportunities to use security guards in unsafe places and that new powers to transport detained persons frees up police hours. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Asks what the government intends to do to combat crime directed against companies and the business sector. Argues that the increasing violent crime affects the conditions, work environment, and safety of business owners. Read the speech
Terrorism and radicalization: root causes, borders and masculinity
- Argues that terrorism is a systematic violence intended to instill fear and that Sweden has extensive legislation to meet the heterogeneous threat landscape. Wishes to approve the proposal in the report as many motions are already under investigation. Read the speech
Terrorist organization penal provision: SD, V, and S debate
- Argues that the threat of terrorism in Sweden is real and that criminalization of participation in terrorist organizations is necessary to strengthen protection. Proposes that the legislation be tightened through a specific penal provision to prevent support for and activities within these organizations. Read the speech
- Argues that previous legislation is necessary to punish the guilty and strengthen protection against terrorism. Asks if Vänsterpartiet considers that it should be permissible to perform acts that support terrorist organizations without it being punishable. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for their view that it should be legal to travel to Syria to support IS through actions that enable terrorist activities. Asks about the Socialdemokraternas government support given this position. Read the speech
Criminal justice: stricter sentences, recidivism and education
- Argues that Sweden needs a paradigm shift in criminal policy through harsher penalties, double sentences in gang criminal environments and criminalization of escape. Wants to significantly expand the correctional services with more places and institutions to meet the need for capacity. Read the speech
Act on Special Foreigner Control 2022 report debate
- Argues that the new law on special immigration control is an improvement, but criticizes that the penalty scale for crimes against the reporting obligation is too low. Wants that crimes against the reporting obligation should be able to constitute an independent ground for detention. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's position as naive. Asks how Sweden's security would be affected if intelligence information were disclosed in the manner proposed, as such information often requires confidential cooperation. Read the speech
- Argues that decisions on deportation must be based on objective grounds, but emphasizes that intelligence information is sensitive for Sweden's security. Criticizes the Left Party's proposal as it entails significant security risks and asks how the government can guarantee security if the decision-making power is moved. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that organized crime and international theft rings are increasing due to low risk of detection and mild penalties. Wants to combat this by expanding the Customs Service's powers, criminalizing the export of stolen goods, as well as introducing harsher sentencing scales and abolishing quantity discounts. Read the speech
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