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Mona Olin (SD)
What Mona Olin has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
New law on child placement: KD, SD, V and S debate proposal
- Supports the bill so that the child's best interests and attachment shall be taken into account. Argues that society's first task is to help the family through early preventive measures and that legal certainty must permeate the entire process. Read the speech
Activity requirements for social assistance recipients
- Supports the proposal on activity requirements to break passivity and exclusion. Argues that the requirement strengthens the individual's independence, increases trust in the welfare system and improves children's future prospects through increased participation. Read the speech
Elderly care: SD, S, and M debate safety and staff shortage
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal because they strengthen security, continuity, and support for both the elderly and relatives. Argues that the reforms create humanity in the systems through, among other things, fixed care contacts and better support for children in difficult situations. Read the speech
Social services structure and goals: SD, S, and M debate
- Request approval of the committee's proposal. Want to strengthen the social services by increasing continuity, safer working environments and a national specialist education for social secretaries working with children and young people. Read the speech
Elderly care staffing, freedom of choice and B2 language
- Motion to approve the committee's proposal. Want to strengthen freedom of choice and quality in elderly care, ensure round-the-clock security, increase knowledge about meals as well as investigate a national vaccination program for everyone over 65 years. Read the speech
- Means that the goal is for the elderly to live safely and have a good life. Suggests that the staff shortage can be solved through education and further development of the staff, which is made possible through continued investments in Äldreomsorgslyftet. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats prioritized welfare first when they entered opposition. Argues that municipalities with a surplus must prioritize correctly in their budgets and that demands must be made on how resources are used. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff shortage is due to both working methods and the need for more employees. Explains that deportations are due to criteria not being met and suggests attracting younger people to elderly care through initiatives in primary school. Read the speech
- Asks whether one should keep staff who cannot speak the language or instead train people who live here. Argues that the staff have too low wages in relation to the work performed. Read the speech
Disability support: SD wants more than 1.5% indexed increase
- Argues that LSS measures create socio-economic value and that legal certainty has been eroded. Wants to introduce an indexed model for the assistance allowance, regulate free accompaniment in a separate law and ensure access to sign language interpretation. Read the speech
- Regrets that the government has not acted on the announcement made in 2024. Argues that the issue has not moved forward despite the party's pressure and questions posed to the minister. Read the speech
- Argues that a 1.5 percent increase is catastrophically low. Explains that the party had to step back on the issue due to budget negotiations and expresses disappointment that the indexation was omitted. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party has worked hard to include an amendment in the year-end budget regarding the assistance allowance. Argues that they will continue to work for reasonable increases and an indexing. Read the speech
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- Explains that the party prioritized acute societal problems such as crime and unemployment in the Tidö Agreement. Argues that the party is now open to cooperating with the opposition to implement measures regarding guidance and indexing. Read the speech
- Argues that there is much to rectify after previous mismanagement. Explains that the budget requires cooperation between four parties where one must give and take to reach goals. Argues that the Sweden Democrats were needed in the government to reach solutions. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Asks what follow-up and what measures have been taken to stop the sale of dolls with a child-like appearance. Read the speech
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Healthcare preparedness: KD wants state funding and no regions
- Move for approval of the reservation. Argues that what is not planned for in peacetime does not work during war and proposes national preparedness hospitals since the regions cannot plan for the entire kingdom alone. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill has no problems, but wants to highlight the importance of investing in preparedness hospitals. Emphasizes that healthcare must function in peacetime in order to be able to meet future crises. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should take over partial ownership of healthcare to ensure equal care across the entire country. Points out that regions make incorrect prioritizations by closing hospitals for small savings instead of investing in preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that Sollefteå hospital does not suffer from problems with hired staff but has a loyal workforce. Wants the hospital to remain, be renovated and receive more patients to be prepared for crisis. Read the speech
- Argues that Sollefteå hospital should continue to be a readiness hospital. Suggests that the competence shortage can be solved by attracting younger people to healthcare professions via prao and emphasizes the need for funding for readiness hospitals in conjunction with military buildup. Read the speech
Disability policy: Riksrevisionen report and sector responsibility
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the National Audit Office's criticism is justified as the government's steering is too vague and that sharper steering as well as clearer distribution of responsibility between agencies and sectors is needed. Read the speech
New social services act: preventive work and children's rights
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the modern Social Services Act is welcoming because it prioritizes preventive work, increased accessibility, cooperation, and scientifically based methods. Read the speech
Crime, welfare, infrastructure and equality debate in Riksdag
- Asks what measures are being taken so that elderly women feel safe with home care staff after men without qualifications and language skills have been allowed to work within elderly care. Criticizes that deficiencies in requirements and oversight have led to gross sexual assaults. Read the speech
Social services responsibility for domestic violence victims
- Argues that violence in close relationships is a serious societal problem and criticizes that the legal requirement for reporting concerns only applies to children. Wants the legal requirement to be expanded to include adults in a relationship to enable early interventions. Read the speech
Social services for children: parenting, foster homes, resources
- Argues that the children's best interests must always be in focus and that the public sector has the ultimate responsibility to protect and help children. Proposes a more quality-assured system for foster homes to ensure statistics and registration. Read the speech
- Supports the Minister for Social Services' decision not to introduce youth crime boards. Argues that the referral response shows that there are better ways to achieve the goal than the proposed system. Read the speech
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Elderly care: resources, freedom of choice and quality
- Wants a safe and dignified old age characterized by continuity, freedom of choice, and high quality. Proposes improved working conditions for staff, stricter controls of the burden register, as well as a national responsibility for palliative care. Read the speech
- Argues that notices and staff reductions occur under municipal authority and not under the government's control. Argues that one must highlight positive examples to attract more young people to the profession. Read the speech
- Explains that a new investigation was commissioned to include more aspects regarding the consequences of lack of language skills. Argues that investments in staff's language skills will make healthcare safer and improve the working environment. Read the speech
Support for people with disabilities: M, V, and C debate
- Argues that indexing of the standard amount is crucial for predictability and quality within the assistance industry. Wants free-of-charge accompaniment for the visually impaired through a special law and criticizes the long processing times for increased assistance compensation. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important that persons with disabilities can participate in society on the same terms. Explains that the issue is being pushed forward and that it is now chosen to put pressure on the responsible minister. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has pushed the issue for many years and wants things to happen quickly. Points out that an additional announcement would not necessarily have accelerated the handling. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has worked continuously to improve the conditions for persons with disabilities. Claims that several initiatives have been implemented, including a national competence center and improved conditions for work. Read the speech
- Argues that the problems with assessing assistance needs have developed over a long period and were not created by the sitting government. Claims that LSS is a rights act that should not be tested in court so that one has to prove their needs. Read the speech
- Means that the questions regarding the guidance and indexing of flat-rate payments are very important. Explains that they are trying to push the questions forward through discussions with government colleagues instead of through an announcement. Read the speech
- Want the questions regarding accompaniment and flat-rate compensation to be resolved as soon as possible. Means that the party stands behind these issues being driven forward and expects that they will be finalized. Read the speech
Social Services Act: KD, S and MP debate preventive work
- Request approval for reservation 13. Wants to strengthen social services through national specialist training, social service assistants and clearer routines against threats and violence. Argues that social services are crucial for protecting children from honor violence and promoting early, preventive interventions. Read the speech
Sis special youth homes: Audit report on care deficiencies
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal in the report. Welcomes the review and argues that compulsory care often falls short. Proposes that the correctional services take over the responsibility for convicted youths so that Sis can focus on care. Read the speech
Nighttime seclusion in youth homes for safety and security
- Argues that the government's proposal is a pragmatic solution to increase safety for both youth and staff. Supports the proposal and motions for approval, but emphasizes that segregations shall be phased out when alternative methods are in place. Read the speech
Government work on schools, welfare, defense and AI potential
- Asks how the government plans to ensure that the right to accompaniment is strengthened and demands that the government ensures that accompaniment services become available to everyone who needs them. Read the speech
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Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
- Questions whether the Minister sees a need for the same regulatory framework for background checks when employing healthcare and elderly care personnel in the private sector. This is because elderly people have become victims of violence and abuse by persons with access to their homes. Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, school, and military ties to Israel
- Asks whether schools should make reports of concern when parents deliberately take their children to war zones. Argues that it is inappropriate to take children to war zones and that those who do so deprive the children of their schooling. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
Social services legislation: M, S, and KD debate future work
- Request approval for reservation 14. Want preventive work to be encouraged and propose national support for digital tools, increased continuity in social services as well as the introduction of social service assistants to relieve social secretaries. Read the speech
Healthcare: M criminalize checks, S more beds, KD shorter queues
- Proposes approval of reservation number 10. Argues that the priorities must focus on accessibility, competence supply, shorter care queues and better working conditions for staff. Also wants to strengthen cancer care, expand screening programs and demand careful investigation before gender-affirming treatments. Read the speech
- Argues that politicians should not set age limits for treatments. Wants doctors to conduct thorough investigations of all diagnoses before irreversible treatments for gender dysphoria are initiated. Read the speech
- Argues that doctors are often prevented from performing background checks during legal gender transitions. Criticizes that young people with gender dysphoria often receive hormones directly and emphasizes the importance of children being allowed to grow up at their own pace. Read the speech
Health and medical care organization: state ownership and reform
- Proposes approval of reservation 21. Argues that healthcare needs a comprehensive review to ensure equal care, efficient resource use, and reduced waiting times. Wants increased competence and resources in primary care as well as better integration of psychiatric care. Read the speech
Social services' responsibility for victims of violence and children
- Requests approval of reservation 11 and argues that honor-related violence requires more extensive measures. Wants educational measures to be implemented at all levels and that the municipalities' crime prevention work be regulated in law. Read the speech
Travel ban for children: LVU expansion and 20-year limit
- Argues that the expansion of the travel ban is necessary because Swedish authorities have limited possibilities to act if children are taken abroad. Wishes to vote in favor of the proposal to protect children against harmful stays abroad and honor-related oppression. Read the speech
Electronic communication and youth home visits: SD, M, V
- Argues that young people with psychosocial problems should not be locked up with violent criminals. Welcomes expanded powers for Sis to restrict electronic communication and monitor visits to improve security. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Questions about how many laws are affected by the proposal and which laws are missing from the proposal. Also asks how the member views women's right to changing rooms. Read the speech
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- Argues that there is much left to investigate before legislation takes place. Criticizes that the proposal removes the permit review for gender reassignment surgery, which threatens the safety aspect and quality control for irreversible procedures. Read the speech
Elderly care: S wants new law, SD supports profit, M wants choice
- Argues that freedom of choice and private forms of care are positive for the self-determination of the elderly and advocates for mandatory LOV in all municipalities. Also wants to introduce a national zero vision against malnutrition and early interventions against involuntary loneliness. Read the speech
- Argues that all parties agree that the elderly should be treated with respect and receive good care. Explains that parts of the elderly care act have instead been included in the Social Services Act to avoid handling the same issues in two different laws. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government and the coalition parties have made several important decisions to improve elderly care. Explains that municipalities and regions are responsible for their own finances and highlights specific initiatives on health-promoting work and countering involuntary loneliness. Read the speech
- Argues that profit-making companies in the municipalities is a positive development that facilitates things for the municipalities and improves care for the elderly. Points out that private companies receive the same compensation as municipal care and that municipal care is often more expensive. Read the speech
- Argues that early and preventive measures are important for the mental health of the elderly. Proposes national regulations for quality levels in elderly care homes and that all municipalities shall offer LOV. Read the speech
- Argues that it is better to manage everyone within the same law than to break out a group and establish separate laws. Points out that there is already a health and medical care law where investments in competence and development take place. Read the speech
Children and young people in social services: new act and rights
- Proposes approval of the reservation. Argues that the social services must become more preventive by lowering the thresholds for early interventions. Also wants national support for digital tools to increase accessibility and strengthen the preventive work. Read the speech
Public health: vaccination, child allowance and mental health
- Proposes approval of the reservation. Argues that the policy should create conditions for good public health by supporting healthy choices and preventive work. Proposes a national strategy for mental health, reduced prescription of psychopharmaceuticals to children and knowledge of mental health in the curriculum. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Questions whether the minister feels secure with a committee producing a bill without taking into account the latest research. Argues that it is the politicians' fundamental mandate to offer care that is as safe and secure as possible. Read the speech
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Government investments in healthcare, schools and culture
- Criticizes the proposal to be able to change gender in the population register without a medical investigation or diagnosis. Asks how the minister views the risk that young people are exposed to treatments that can cause physical and mental suffering. Read the speech
- Asks if the minister shares the concern that the bill could mean that athletes compete on unequal terms. Points out that the proposal entails difficult questions within the sports movement. Read the speech
Government budget policy, healthcare, forestry and education
- Questions whether the Minister for Education intends to take measures to introduce criminal record checks for applicants to certain core educational programs, including the medical program. This is based on the fact that the investigation proposed checks upon admission to protect public trust and security interests. Read the speech
Sheltered housing rights: KD permit, S lex Tintin, V costs
- Proposes approval of the motions and reservations. Argues that the proposal strengthens the children's rights perspective and the permit requirement is an important step. Proposes continuous supervision to ensure quality and counteract organized crime. Read the speech
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Extra support for children in social care: school and safety
- Argues that the state child and youth care has not kept pace with societal developments and that Sis's activities today compensate for deficiencies within psychiatry. Asks how the minister views the fact that young people are placed at Sis due to lack of availability at BUP. Read the speech
- Argues that the state child and youth care does not guarantee safe care as children risk being exposed to violence, abuse, or exploitation. Asks what the minister believes needs to be done to ensure better support and aftercare. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Asks if the Minister plans to take some initiatives in line with the proposals in the investigation SOU 2023:66 to strengthen the work for safe and well-being children and young people. Read the speech
Reporting obligation of healthcare personnel for undocumented
- Argues that the right to care is not limitless and that the Convention on the Rights of the Child should be taken into account. Wants the investigator to assess exceptions for compelling reasons without excluding activities in advance. Emphasizes that the reporting obligation is important for combating the shadow society. Read the speech
- Argues that a restrictive immigration and crime-fighting policy requires that persons staying illegally in Sweden be found and deported. Claims that authorities must cooperate to address societal problems such as crime and gang crime. Read the speech
Honor oppression: 50 million SEK annual investment for boys
- Argues that honor-related violence against boys and men has serious consequences for their mental health. Asks how the minister intends to increase the social services' knowledge of the traumas and needs of children at risk of honor-related violence. Read the speech
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Lex Maria and Lex Sarah: Audit report on elderly care quality
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- Argues that the party wants an elderly care law that is a rights law. Welcomes continued discussions on changing reasonable living conditions to good living conditions for all elderly. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has not changed its opinion on an elderly care law as a rights law. Emphasizes that initiatives on Äldreomsorgslyftet, protected professional title for nursing assistants, and a national action plan for patient safety are ongoing. Read the speech
- Argues that the party is working to improve the situation for the elderly through several ongoing initiatives. Emphasizes that Äldreomsorgslyftet, the national action plan for patient safety, and a report on a new social services act are important measures. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on creating good conditions for cooperation between public and private healthcare in order to achieve equitable care. Wants to regulate requirements for language skills for staff in elderly care to guarantee patient safety. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats have the right to pursue policies outside of the Tidö Agreement. Criticizes that criticism is directed at today's government for conditions that arose during the previous government block's time. Read the speech
- Argues that the party continues to pursue its policy within the elderly care area. Criticizes the claim that regions and municipalities lack economic problems and suggests focusing on core activities by changing the administrative side. Read the speech
Welfare technology in elderly care: SD, S, M, C, MP, KD, L
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that welfare technology increases the individual's self-determination and security as well as relieves staff from routine tasks in order to streamline elderly care. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Asks what the minister intends to do to change the situation for children who are granted assistance to a lesser extent than before the legislative change. Argues that the parental deduction has led to a more restrictive direction. Read the speech
Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
- Asks how the minister views a national vaccination program for the elderly to ensure their well-being. Points out that elderly people who are recommended vaccinations do not always receive sufficient information about this. Read the speech
Economic family policy: parental insurance and child poverty
- Wants the government to conduct a review of the parental leave benefit to increase parents' income. Argues that parents should be given full freedom of choice and therefore wants to abolish the reserved days. Proposes that the housing allowance be calculated based on current income data. Read the speech
- Argues that individuals on social assistance must be helped into employment instead of just being given temporary grants. Criticizes the proposal on indexing child allowance as it would also benefit high-income earners. Read the speech
- Argues that families with children are hit hard by high electricity costs and fuel prices. Claims that the government is struggling to help the poor and explains that the municipalities themselves decide whether teenagers' summer jobs should be counted towards housing allowance. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Asks how the Minister for Older Care views the major problems with the competence supply within elderly care. Underlines the acute situation where over half of the employees intend to leave the profession within three years and emphasizes the need to prioritize the sector. Read the speech
Digital doctor visits and locum doctors in sick leave process
- Argues that digital doctor visits and locum doctors can have negative consequences for the health insurance. Wants the government to appoint an inquiry to follow up on the Socialstyrelsen's development work based on the Riksrevisionen's problem description. Read the speech
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