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Monica Haider (S)
What Monica Haider 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.
Tax on pesticides and disinfectants in healthcare and elderly care
- Argues that it is unreasonable that disinfectants within healthcare and elderly care are taxed in the same way as other pesticides. Proposes a clarification in the law to remove uncertainties and asks why the government does not act directly. Read the speech
- Hope that the issue is prioritized higher. Means that products for infection control in healthcare and elderly care should not be taxed as pesticides and requires concrete action to avoid unnecessary taxes. Read the speech
- Notes that there is an agreement that the tax does not hit the mark and is therefore not effective. Wants the tax on pesticides to be changed so that it does not affect the operations that actually need the products. Read the speech
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Questions about whether the government should take measures to improve the security thinking of civil society organizations that operate close to the state leadership after a journalist was able to gain access to the Prime Minister's residence. Read the speech
Renewable energy permit review: SD, S, and V debate proposal
- Wish to approve reservation number 3. Criticizes the government's insufficient implementation, lack of coordination and long timeframes. Proposes a clearer timetable, permits as a rule and earlier municipal veto to facilitate investments. Read the speech
Electricity market issues, grid expansion and energy policy
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- Means that the Social Democrats have nothing against the methods mentioned other than burying cables. Asks about the assertion that it is cheap to bury cables in the ground. Read the speech
Electricity market design, prices, and production in Sweden
- Proposes approval of reservation 1. Argues that the electricity market is characterized by uncertainty and unfair price differences between northern and southern Sweden. Proposes expansion of electricity production and the grid, reformed revenue regulation, expanded offshore wind power, and a long-term energy agreement. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power shutdowns occurred on market grounds and not due to political decisions. Argues that Sweden needs a mix of nuclear, solar, and wind power to avoid a dangerous one-sided dependence on certain energy sources. Read the speech
- Argues that the decommissioning of nuclear power was not a political decision. It was instead due to poor profitability and radically increased safety requirements after the accident in Fukushima. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Demands that the government presents a plan to stop cuts in maternity care. Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts over resources for welfare and secure maternity care. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes that the Minister for Finance does not answer questions about his own tax cut or give advice to households that are struggling to pay their bills. Asks how the tax cut for high-income earners can be justified when people are facing tougher times. Read the speech
Regional development policy: infrastructure, police and wages
- Argues that the transport support is crucial for strengthening competitiveness and maintaining the industry in northern Sweden. Criticizes the government's decision to reduce the transport support, which worsens the conditions for the industry in the region. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction of the transport subsidy is significant and that companies in northern Sweden experience high transport costs. Asks which analyses form the basis for the reduction of the subsidy. Read the speech
- Wants to strengthen business development in small and sparsely populated municipalities through increased state support. Criticizes the government's closure of service offices and centralization of agencies, and demands a clearer state presence and functioning services throughout the country. Read the speech
- Agrees that the National Audit Office is an important body but not in all of its conclusions. Argues that the government was right to increase support for commercial service and emphasizes the importance of state agencies throughout the country. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's savings on service centers as these were made without regard for the need for accessibility. Argues that state agencies must be available throughout the country and that opening hours have deteriorated. Read the speech
District heating price variations and customer protection
- Argues that district heating prices have skyrocketed and that customer protection is insufficient in a natural monopoly. Asks when the government intends to present proposals for an investigation regarding out-of-court dispute resolution. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister does not provide concrete information or a timeline for addressing the lack of customer protection and transparency. Argues that price shocks harm district heating and asks if the government has begun the work on a transparency platform. Read the speech
- Argues that district heating is crucial for the energy system and the climate, but that the system today is not perceived as fair or understandable. Criticizes that the consumer protection is weak and the transparency is insufficient and asks how the government will ensure reasonable prices. Read the speech
Regional development: transport costs, service offices and Bromma
- Asks what the situation is today regarding the relocation of state jobs and questions whether there is any desire to have state jobs throughout the entire country. Points out that the government moved the Swedish Payments Agency from Södertälje to Hammarby sjöstad. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government has any desire to ensure that there are state jobs throughout the country. Argues that it is important that people in the local area should be able to apply for the jobs that are added to the region. Read the speech
- Argues that the gaps between urban and rural areas are increasing and criticizes the government's cuts in state services. Wants to strengthen the development power of small municipalities, increase the state's presence through the relocation of agencies and ensure access to basic services. Read the speech
- Argues that the state service centers have many visitors and are important for the citizens. Criticizes the closure of offices in areas such as Växjö and Trelleborg as it creates queues and makes things difficult for the residents. Read the speech
- Argues that service offices are important for the population, especially for people who are not digital. Explains that closures are often due to expired local contracts rather than strategic decisions and that the need for offices in Stockholm depends on the population size. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous statement described the situation in 2022 as a crisis that only occurred in Sweden. Argues that the crisis was due to global factors such as the war in Ukraine, high inflation, and the climate crisis. Read the speech
- Argues that it was not only the reduction obligation that drove up fuel prices. Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna in their budget give "everything to everyone" through large expenditures. Read the speech
Electricity and gas grid regulations: SD, M, and S motions
- Request approval for the reservation because the report lacks a holistic perspective for a robust electricity system. Propose a new model for the grid companies' revenue frameworks that lowers the return, rewards efficiency and innovation, and promotes smart use of the electricity grid. Read the speech
Electricity price zones: KD expansion and S EU framework
- Asks whether the Minister considers the large price differences between electricity areas to be reasonable. Criticizes that the government did not influence the EU regulatory framework to enable direct compensation to households and companies in southern Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the refund of energy fees should go directly to the customers instead of to grid companies and producers. Asks why the government has only proposed funding for nuclear power when all types of power were needed for the transition. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in new electricity production are at a standstill due to a lack of decisions regarding nuclear power support. Wants the government to prioritize rapid expansion of all types of power in southern Sweden and proposes that bottleneck fees be used to level out price differences. Read the speech
Crime, welfare, infrastructure and equality debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes the government's work to strengthen competitiveness as more companies go bankrupt and unemployment rises. Asks what the government is doing concretely to reverse the negative economic development and reduce unemployment. Read the speech
Sweden electricity market: nuclear power vs offshore wind
- Proposes approval of reservation 9. Argues that electricity should be a right and demands a fairer electricity market with stable prices and expanded production in southern Sweden. Suggests that the state should take greater responsibility for the connection of offshore wind power. Criticizes the government for not taking electricity preparedness seriously and for rejecting proposals that the state should purchase dispatchable electricity production. Argues that support for nuclear power must be technology-neutral. Read the speech
- Argues that the electricity price areas were introduced during the Alliance government. Points out that it could be a solution to have a single electricity price area. Read the speech
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State services: KD wants mobile solutions, S warns of cuts
- Criticizes the government's decision to close 35 service offices to save money despite high unemployment. Argues that the policy creates gaps and leaves municipalities outside Stockholm in the lurch. Asks which impact assessments the authority has conducted. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the authority is evading its responsibility by promising impact assessments when they must close offices quickly to reach budget goals. Argues that the importance of service offices increases during high unemployment and wants to see how mobile solutions are to function. Read the speech
Tourism industry: KD wants tax removal, S criticizes funding
- Argues that the tourism industry is an important growth engine and criticizes the government for having reduced the appropriations to Visit Sweden. Wants to increase the appropriations and demands an offensive, long-term strategy to strengthen Sweden's international position. Asks if the government plans to take a collective grip. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the decision-making regarding the European Regional Development Fund is centralized to Tillväxtverket, which reduces the regions' influence. Argues that marketing and a clear idea are required to attract tourists before regulatory simplifications and skills supply can have an effect. Read the speech
Regional development policy: infrastructure, nuclear and services
- Asks how it is consistent to create good conditions for entrepreneurship while the corporate support to the 39 smallest municipalities is removed and the regional development funds are cut. Read the speech
- Argues that there are no obstacles to extending the initiatives and that the Social Democrats have done this in their budget. Asks how the Moderaterna view the risk that regional priorities will be sidelined when the power over EU funds is centralized. Read the speech
- Requests approval of the reservation on commercial service. Criticizes the government's cuts and agency mergers which threaten the state presence and create gaps. Proposes increased resources for rural services and strengthened business promotion. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the closure of 35 service offices affects rural areas and cities. Argues that it is incomprehensible that the closure would not have any significance. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the government and the Riksdag, not the agency, that is responsible for the cuts. Criticizes that the member places the responsibility on the agency when it is the Riksdag that has established the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish National Audit Office's report on the relocation of state agencies was not unambiguous regarding loss of staff. Criticizes that the structural fund partnerships are being replaced by a national program as it reduces regional influence. Read the speech
- Questions were asked as to where the merged authorities will be located. Argues that it is the politics, not the authorities, that make the decisions regarding structure and organization. Read the speech
- Asks which rules the government has actually removed to simplify things for companies. Also asks how a national structural fund partnership can increase cooperation between national, regional and local levels. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not succeeded in simplifying rules but has instead created more burdens for companies. Argues that the regions lose decision-making power in the structural fund partnership as they only become advisory while Tillväxtverket makes the decisions. Read the speech
Electricity price areas and flow-based capacity model debate
- Argues that it is unfair that electricity price areas 3 and 4 have to bear the costs for the new model. Criticizes that the model has led to higher prices in all areas and asks if Svenska kraftnät will increase its margins. Read the speech
- Argues that the flow-based model is unfair as it raises prices in southern Sweden. Asks if the minister can consider skipping the connection cost for offshore wind power and how she views the electricity price area division. Read the speech
- Argues that the model prioritizes a Nordic rather than a Swedish perspective. Criticizes that the model does not take into account the latest information at delivery and asks if the government is prepared to review the confidentiality classification of network elements. Read the speech
Energy policy, foreign aid, national security and infrastructure
- Asks if the minister is prepared to pause the new model and act now to reduce the large unjust differences in electricity prices between different areas. Argues that electricity prices are unacceptably different depending on the electricity price area. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Argues that Western Sweden needs more electricity quickly and that the government's slow processing of offshore wind farms threatens jobs. Asks the Minister why the government is delaying the announcements. Read the speech
Electricity grid permit review process and property tax reform
- Welcomes the proposition on shorter permit processes for the electricity grid but regrets that the proposals are delayed. Wants to remove connection fees for offshore wind power and argues that a lack of clear commitments risks investments and jobs. Read the speech
Regional development: countryside resources and company growth
- Wish to support reservation 1. Argues that the government has stopped the relocation of state jobs and is saving on agencies, which harms regional development. Suggests that more offices be opened, the operational support for the grocery trade be increased and vehicle inspection be made available. Read the speech
Sweden electricity market: nuclear, wind power and energy policy
- Asks what the consequences will be of having removed the energy efficiency goal in the energy policy direction proposition. Criticizes that the government basis has not conducted any consequence analyses in its energy policy agreement and asks what this means for the industry and electricity prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna should ensure that their future proposals contain good impact assessments. Criticizes the claim that Sweden has the worst balance of power in the EU. Read the speech
- Requests approval for reservation 15 and criticizes the government for a lack of long-term perspective and passivity regarding permit processes. Argues that all types of power need equal rules of the game, wants more land-based wind power, offshore wind power and clear goals for electricity production. Read the speech
- Argues that the goal is to reach 60 terawatt-hours by 2030. Suggests that this is achieved by increasing the capacity of existing power sources, energy efficiency measures, as well as through land-based wind power in the short term. Read the speech
- Answers the question regarding the short term by stating that offshore wind power will not be completed by 2030. Argues that more can be extracted from existing power sources by continuing to work with storage solutions such as batteries and hydrogen. Read the speech
- Argues that credit guarantees should apply to all types of power. Answers that it is difficult to answer yes to whether the question of the folkhemmet will be driven in the long term. Read the speech
- Answers yes to the questions about pushing for compensation to municipalities and neighbors upon the establishment of wind power. Also means that it is important to push for reliable prices in the long term to secure investments in Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the bill lacks sufficient consequence analyses. Asks how much electricity is to be produced in the short term since nuclear power will not be ready until far into the future. Read the speech
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Green deduction for home batteries: Tax Agency interpretation
- Criticizes that the Swedish Tax Agency has changed its interpretation of the tax reduction for home batteries, which does not follow the legislation's intent to promote the green transition. Asks if the Minister for Finance is prepared to clarify the legislation to secure the industry's conditions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the wait for court decisions leads to missed investments and a strained power grid. Argues that the Swedish Tax Agency's interpretation means that batteries cannot contribute to the stability of the power system. Requests that the government clarifies the legislation to secure the industry's conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that the green deduction is important for trust and the industry. Proposes a reformed rotavdrag for energy efficiency services and asks how the analysis in the ministry is progressing. Read the speech
SJ AB governance: M says Trafikverket manages infrastructure
- Tells about personal experiences of cancelled trains and delays during the winter. Argues that weather conditions are not a sufficient explanation for the problems and asks what the government can do so that SJ can solve the problems. Read the speech
- Asks what has happened during the last months as the delays are worse than in previous years despite that SJ is carrying out analysis work. Means that the state has a responsibility for the railway's maintenance debt. Read the speech
Government budget policy, healthcare, forestry and education
- Argues that the support for grocery stores in rural areas is being eroded by inflation because it has not been increased since 2000. Asks if the government is considering increasing the support after Tillväxtverket was tasked with reviewing the regulation. Read the speech
Relocating authorities outside Stockholm for regional development
- Argues that there is a lack of consensus because the government has stopped planned service offices. Asks how the government intends to fulfill the commitments mentioned in the previous speech. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish National Audit Office's report shows that outsourcing has not hindered the agencies' efficiency in the long term. Requests a continued program to locate agencies in the rest of the country and questions where merged agencies will be placed. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservations 1 and 2. Argues that the current government does not continue relocations sufficiently and criticizes that savings as well as stopped service offices affect regional development. Proposes a continued program for the new establishment and relocation of agencies. Read the speech
- Argues that the placement of the Swedish Payments Agency is a new establishment and not a relocation. Wants the goal of 150 service offices to continue to apply. Read the speech
- Argues that mergers are not problematic in themselves. Expresses however concern that authorities that are merged risk ending up in Stockholm again. Read the speech
Electricity grid expansion permit processes simplification
- Argues that a proposition does not solve the long permit processes. Suggests that the government should use existing proposals to act faster and asks when the orientation proposition will arrive. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government needs to take more measures to streamline the environmental permitting process. Asks why the Social Democrats' previous proposal is not being moved forward and demands to know when the decisions that make a difference will come. Read the speech
Regional development: SD, S and V debate rural strategies
- Argues that regional development policy should reduce the gaps between city and countryside by strengthening the green industrial transition and the supply of skills. Wants the government to continue the relocation of agencies, increase the operating support for grocery stores and introduce a new grant for compensation for high fuel costs. Criticizes the government's savings on agencies and the halted establishments of new service offices. Read the speech
- Asks whether regional political considerations will be taken into account when organizing agencies. Criticizes the government's plans to streamline agencies through savings and asks which services will be withdrawn. Read the speech
- Asks whether the 450 people at Försäkringskassan and 90 at Statens servicecenter really are no longer needed. Argues that one should be cautious about what the efficiency measures will lead to when services are cut. Read the speech
Rural commercial service support: S demands 20 million more
- Argues that increased costs reduce the profitability for grocery stores in rural areas and that the support is a prerequisite for their survival. Proposes that the level of the operating support be raised and includes an extra 20 million kronor in a budget motion. Asks how long a comprehensive review of rural policy will take. Read the speech
- Proposes to increase the special operating support for grocery stores as profitability decreases and the support is eroded. Asks when the review of the rural policy will be completed and if the Minister can consider increasing the support. Read the speech
- Welcomes the information about an upcoming rural proposition and asks if the minister is prepared to cooperate to gather views. Argues that the support for the country grocers must be increased because 300,000 kronor is not enough given the current cost increases. Read the speech
State presence in Härnösand and localization of agencies
- Responds to the Minister's statement by referring to the Swedish National Audit Office's report on Stockholm's growing share of state employees. Argues that the investigation into agency mergers could have consequences for the localization of operations. Read the speech
State presence in Härnösand and decentralization debate
- Wants the government to be tasked to continue the relocation of agencies from the major cities in order to strengthen regional development. Criticizes that the government's efforts have not been sufficient and asks if they will continue the relocation. Read the speech
Electricity grid expansion and production for energy security
- Argues that the government must take the lead in the green transition. Asks if the minister will proceed with existing proposals to shorten the permit processes instead of waiting for a new investigation. Read the speech
- Argues that access to fossil-free energy is crucial for competitiveness and the green transition. Asks why the government does not follow proposals in inquiries regarding permit processes and where the electrification strategy stands. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is tone-deaf as they do not make decisions on the proposals that already exist in the drawer. Urges for a long-term cross-party energy agreement that the business community is requesting. Read the speech
Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Asks whether the Minister considers it a reasonable management to not act in order to maintain the exemption for bottleneck revenues. Argues that the crisis is not over and that a lack of measures risks plundering household finances during the winter. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Argues that Sweden needs more and cheaper electricity of all types. Asks how the Minister views the new goal to supply at least 60 terawatt-hours of fossil-free electricity by 2030. Read the speech
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Electricity market directive: M's proposal for consumer rights
- Criticizes that the government proposes an over-implementation of the concept of imbalance. Argues that the broad interpretation creates a barrier to market access, impairs competition and can lead to more expensive electricity for consumers. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is an over-implementation of the concepts "imbalance" and "balance". Asks why the government wants to over-implement the proposal despite previous discussions about avoiding exactly this. Read the speech
- Requests approval for specific reservations and criticizes the proposal for having too broad a definition of imbalance, which risks hindering market access. Argues that the government should continue to work on the electrification strategy and shorten the permit processes for new infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that all types of power sources are needed to obtain clean and cheap electricity. Responds that the party does not want to phase out nuclear power and can support new nuclear power. Read the speech
- Refuses to answer the question about the new energy policy goal. Argues that the Moderaterna have already broken several of their promises after only a few months. Read the speech
- Argues that the region needs to receive a share of the values and that municipalities and residents who are disturbed by the wind power need to be compensated. Criticizes that the sitting government limited the investigation to only the operators should pay. Read the speech
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Wind power and electricity grid permits for fossil-free energy
Regional development policy: mining, nuclear and property tax
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- Proposes approval of reservation 1 in the committee report and argues that the regional policy responsibility should be reviewed. Emphasizes that a functioning welfare state is the basis for regional development and wants to expand the presence of Arbetsförmedlingen. Read the speech
Regional development: SD, S, and M debate growth strategies
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not having kept their promises regarding substantial reductions in fuel prices. Asks if the speaker is satisfied that the reduction of the reduction obligation risks becoming very expensive. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the speaker did not know what he was promising and that he will not be able to lower the reduction obligation as much as promised during the election campaign. Argues that this is another broken promise in the series. Read the speech
- Abstains from taking a position regarding the allocation of appropriations as the parliamentary majority has chosen a different direction. Argues that regional development requires a strong welfare, maintained operating support for rural trade, expanded broadband and mobile coverage as well as investments in labor market training and more service offices. Read the speech
- Argues that high prices on food, rents, energy, and fuels hit the countryside just as hard as the large cities. Asks when the electricity price support will arrive and if the proposal will be revised so that it covers all of Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the electricity price support should reasonably cover all of Sweden because northern Sweden also has high prices. Criticizes that people do not receive the support when they should have received it and asks if the government will reassess this. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.