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Muharrem Demirok (C)

Member of the Riksdag · 167 speeches in 34 debates since 19 October 2022

What Muharrem Demirok 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.

  1. Somalia case governance and audit report debate

    Granskningsbetänkande · 15 June 2026

    • Criticizes that the government parties have prioritized protecting ministers over the committee's oversight mandate and argues that this is a failure for the committee. Wants the Center Party to continue prioritizing objectivity and the rule of law over partisan games. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has seriously failed in its handling of the Somalia case by deviating from established practice and ignoring corruption warnings. Criticizes that the committee's report is too compromise-oriented and hides the actual deficiencies in the governance. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the serious allegations from the previous speaker. Asks if the speaker truly stands behind the claim that an internal letter from civil servants was an attempt to prevent the formation of a government. Read the speech
    • Demands a clear answer on whether the officials' actions were an attempt at a coup. Argues that civil servants have the right to express opinions and that freedom of speech is an important pillar. Read the speech
    • Argues that civil servants' freedom of expression must never be compromised. Criticizes the government's lack of coordination and leadership in Lantmäteriet as well as that the committee's majority denied inquiries of ministers. Read the speech
  2. Abortion rights, freedom of association and citizenship laws

    En grundlagsskyddad aborträtt samt utökade möjligheter att begränsa föreningsfriheten och rätten till medborgarskap · 20 May 2026

    • Criticizes that citizenship can be revoked for crimes that damage "vital interests" as it is a vague concept that threatens legal certainty. Supports limited freedom of association for criminal associations but demands legal precision. Argues that the government prioritizes restricting rights over strengthening the constitutional protection for property rights. Read the speech
  3. Civil and human rights: SD, S, and V debate freedoms

    Fri- och rättigheter m.m. · 11 March 2026

    • Wants the state to take greater responsibility for the safety of religious communities and strengthen the protection against discrimination. Argues that the right of ownership must be strengthened through constitutional protection and moves for approval of Centerpartiet's reservation 2. Read the speech
  4. Election system design, accessibility and lowering voting age to 16

    Valfrågor · 11 March 2026

    • Criticizes that hundreds of thousands of Swedes with disabilities are forced to seek help from others to vote. Wants the government to take a collective grip and create a clear plan to ensure independent and secret voting for everyone. Read the speech
  5. Public access, secrecy and privacy: S, V and C debate data

    Offentlighet, sekretess och integritet · 11 March 2026

    • Argues that digitalization has placed the individual at a disadvantage regarding power over personal information. Proposes an inquiry to give the power back to the citizen through increased transparency, ownership of data, and built-in privacy. Read the speech
  6. Municipal issues: welfare, elderly councils, state rules

    Kommunala och regionala frågor · 25 February 2026

    • Argues that municipalities and regions should be seen as independent parties rather than subordinate branches. Proposes that municipalities should be able to move state-regulated areas of activity as well as carry out a new free municipality trial to increase local agency. Read the speech
  7. Minority issues: SD, M, V propose protections and status

    Minoritetsfrågor · 4 February 2026

    • Argues that identity is about traditions, culture and language and that minority policy is a task to heal historical wounds. Wants Älvdalska and sign language to be recognized as national minority languages to secure rights and accessibility. Read the speech
  8. Riksdag working methods: economic register transparency and threats

    Riksdagens arbetsformer · 4 February 2026

    • Proposes approval of the Center Party's reservation regarding the review of the conditions for elected representatives. Argues that the current conditions risk excluding people from politics and wants a modern parliament where one can combine political engagement with a normal life. Read the speech
  9. Freedom of press and tech giants regulation and media support

    Tryck- och yttrandefrihet, massmediefrågor · 21 January 2026

    • Argues that the power of the tech giants challenges Sweden's digital sovereignty and that the rule-based order is being replaced by the rule of the strongest. Demands that individuals be allowed to turn off algorithms and wants to regulate the tech giants as well as protect media houses against hostile takeovers. Moves for approval of reservation 2. Read the speech
  10. State budget for security, welfare and bank profit tax

    Rikets styrelse · 3 December 2025

    • Argues that constitutional defense and an impartial administration are crucial for democracy. Criticizes the expansion of the Government Offices and proposes reduced appropriations, as well as investments in infrastructure and regional authorities. Read the speech
  11. Constitutional preparedness: special powers and civil liberties

    Stärkt konstitutionell beredskap · 27 November 2025

    • Supports the bill in its entirety to create a permanent and legal basis for crisis decisions. Argues that the proposal is a necessary constitutional safeguard that balances effective crisis management with democratic control. Read the speech
  12. Information exchange between authorities to combat crime and fraud

    Ökat informationsutbyte mellan myndigheter - en ny sekretessbrytande bestämmelse · 22 October 2025

    • Supports the proposal because it is necessary to combat crime and save children who risk falling between the cracks of the authorities. Argues that the balance between efficiency and integrity must be secured through clear frameworks and careful weighing. Read the speech
  13. Referendum on constitutional proposal: SD, M, and L debate

    Prövning av yrkande om folkomröstning om det vilande grundlagsförslag som antogs av riksdagen genom beslut om betänkande 2025/26:KU2 den 1 oktober 2025 · 21 October 2025

    • Votes against the motion for a referendum. Argues that the proposal safeguards the stability of democracy, strengthens the independence of the courts and protects citizens' rights against abuse of power and temporary majorities. Read the speech
  14. Election security and accessibility: ID requirements and roles

    Säkerhet och tillgänglighet vid val · 15 October 2025

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to strengthen the security and accessibility of elections. Emphasizes the importance of coordination against cyber threats, better incident reporting, increased accessibility for everyone as well as support for municipalities in rural areas. Read the speech
  15. Constitutional amendments for democracy and court independence

    Stärkt skydd för demokratin och domstolarnas oberoende · 1 October 2025

    • Supports that the bill's raised thresholds for constitutional amendments function as a safety mechanism for stability. Argues that the independence of the courts is a guarantee for legal certainty and that the proposal strengthens their protection against political influence. Read the speech
  16. Economy, energy, crime and social issues party debate

    Partiledardebatt · 15 January 2025

    • Criticizes the government's inability to solve problems within school, unemployment, gang crime, the decline of the countryside, and climate. Argues that Sweden needs a new government that drives a warm and green liberal policy. Read the speech
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    • Criticizes that the figures for bankruptcies, unemployment, and new business startups are heading in the wrong direction despite the government's claims of working for a better Sweden. Argues that the budget provides no relief for small business owners and that the government can or will not solve their problems. Read the speech
    • Argues that the security situation in the surrounding area is significantly worsened and that Sweden needs to invest more in its security. Asks if the Social Democrats are prepared to support the Center Party's demands for defense appropriations of at least 3 percent of GDP. Read the speech
    • Urges a leading role in international contexts to drive the issue of a floor of 3 percent for defense spending. Argues that Sweden should take courage and actively drive this issue. Read the speech
    • Highlights the injustice that rural residents receive worse welfare than urban residents. Asks how Jimmie Åkesson can accept that elderly people in rural areas live with higher risks and what he is doing concretely to change this. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's policy leads to closures and poorer care in rural areas. Criticizes that the government treats the countryside as a backdrop and asks what is being done to achieve results. Read the speech
    • Argues that Swedish support for Ukraine is important in an uncertain world. Wants to increase the support to at least 1 percent of GDP and asks if V are prepared to support this demand. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden must do more to support Ukraine. Asks if Vänsterpartiet will support Centerpartiet's demand for the one percent goal to increase the pressure on the government. Read the speech
    • Argues that rural residents receive worse healthcare, school, and care despite higher tax pressure. Demands that welfare must function and be available nearby throughout the country, not just in the cities. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden needs a new government and a different direction. Suggests that politicians should cooperate across party lines to find solutions, similar to how municipal politicians do. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Center Party stands firm in the middle and will not let the Sweden Democrats gain influence over a government. Welcomes everyone who is prepared to take responsibility for Sweden's future and contribute to a different development. Read the speech
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    • Criticizes that the government, despite promises of reduced electricity taxes, has chosen to increase the electricity tax for two consecutive years. Asks if the minister can promise to fulfill the promise to lower the electricity tax. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that violence in schools has increased significantly and that order is lacking. Argues that disruptive students must receive support earlier and asks if the government is prepared to prioritize order over digital aids. Read the speech
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  17. Gang violence, economy, energy and welfare management debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 14 November 2024

    • Criticizes the government's decision to stop 13 offshore wind farms. Asks the Prime Minister why expert agencies and the Swedish defense industry are now questioning the government's security policy arguments and claim that the expansion would instead strengthen security. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Prime Minister's questioning of respect for defense capability as ugly and reckless. Argues that the questioned experts are an authority and emphasizes that defense capability is priority one. Read the speech
  18. Sweden's EU role, economy, migration, defense and climate

    EU-politisk partiledardebatt · 13 November 2024

    • Argues that the EU must take responsibility for its own destiny and that Sweden must show courage by arming more quickly against Russia. Criticizes the government's climate policy and demands increased free trade to create jobs and growth. Read the speech
    • Argues that a competitive EU can lift Sweden. Asks the Prime Minister what the government is doing concretely to strengthen the EU's competitiveness and create more jobs in Sweden. Read the speech
    • Argues that the green transition is important in all of Europe. Criticizes the government for lowering ambitions and slowing down the transition, which harms competitiveness. Asks when the government's policy will yield clear results and lower unemployment. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Sweden Democrats is the party that has most often voted no to climate measures in the EU. Asks why the party votes no to proposals that Swedish companies want to see and which would create jobs and contribute to the Swedish economy. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden is no longer a role model in climate policy but is seen as a frightening example. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats will support European climate measures and a policy that creates jobs and growth. Read the speech
    • Argues that green growth and innovation are necessary to reduce emissions and create future jobs. Criticizes the government's backing down from climate goals and demands stronger European cooperation for a green future. Read the speech
    • Argues that Swedish consumers have been affected by high German electricity prices due to an EU legal decision. Suggests that Germany must take responsibility for a sound energy policy to ensure fair prices in Europe. Read the speech
    • Denies having advocated for regulation of exports. Argues that Sweden needs to increase the production of fossil-free electricity to avoid an acute energy crisis. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Center Party's MEPs are pioneers who understand the balance between opportunities and dangers in EU regulations. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for negotiating poor terms for Swedish professional fishing in the EU. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the Swedish miracle of 1994 should not be downplayed. Proposes a new investigation into the euro and argues that Centerpartiet is open to discussing the introduction if the investigation shows that it is good for Sweden. Read the speech
    • Argues for strengthening the EU by defending peace, freedom, and the climate. Wants Sweden to show leadership by sending Jas 39 Gripen to Ukraine and seizing Russian property. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Christian Democrats for having participated in a decision on increased fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea. Asks when the party will prioritize the Baltic Sea's best interests over the interests of industrial fishing. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Christian Democrats are the only party that opposes a trawl ban. Criticizes that cooperation cannot replace failed negotiations and asks how the party plans to save the Baltic Sea's fish. Read the speech
    • Asks whether Johan Pehrson will change his position on chat control now that the process is paused. Criticizes that the Liberals broke their election promise by voting for chat control in the Riksdag despite going to the election on a platform to stop it. Read the speech
    • Argues that all parties want to combat sex crimes against children. Asks whether the Liberals will stop chat control completely or request a new analysis of the security risks. Read the speech
  19. Economic policy, tax cuts, school, and welfare debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 12 September 2024

    • Criticizes the current grading system for failing too many students compared to other countries. Proposes to review the strict passing grade for admission to vocational programs in upper secondary school. Read the speech
    • Argues that today's grading system is too complex and that the children are not managing to move on to upper secondary school. Wants all children to be given the opportunity to move forward based on their own circumstances and asks when the government will rectify this. Read the speech
  20. Government policy on economy, welfare, security and climate

    Partiledardebatt · 11 September 2024

    • Criticizes the government for failing to solve the societal problems. Argues that they are failing in job creation, the school system and climate policy, and urges them to solve these problems. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for the fact that Sweden still has the EU's fourth highest unemployment despite their promises. Asks the Prime Minister if he still stands by his party's election slogan regarding unemployment. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for the fact that unemployment has risen in Sweden despite inflation falling in Europe. Argues that this hits families hard and asks if the government will implement powerful reforms for job creation. Read the speech
    • Argues that there is an enormous injustice as the tax burden is highest in rural areas while welfare functions worst. Asks if the Social Democrats will say no to the Tidö parties' proposal to centralize power to Stockholm. Read the speech
    • Argues that an ongoing centralization trend withdraws local conditions and creates an unequal welfare. Asks if Magdalena Andersson is prepared to cooperate with those who oppose the shifting of power to Stockholm. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats have not prioritized school issues in the budget or during the mandate period despite calling themselves a school party. Asks whether Jimmie Åkesson will use his power in the government to take action. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not living up to their promises to be a school party. Urges them to use their power to stop the school crisis and the closures in the Swedish countryside. Read the speech
    • Asks what Nooshi Dadgostar intends to do to eradicate the antisemitism and the support for a terrorist-classified organization that she claims has found its way into Vänsterpartiet. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is not enough to condemn antisemitism and racism since these views have taken root in the party. Asks what will be done to prevent such views from reappearing in the long term. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government and the Sweden Democrats for failing to create jobs. Argues that more unemployed people affect people's faith in the future and proposes job-creating reforms to break exclusion and segregation. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's decision not to support connection costs for offshore wind power, which risks harming Swedish companies and families. Argues that the government's project for fossil-free electricity will not become a reality for a long time and requests an energy dialogue. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that energy policy has become based on the parliamentary term instead of being long-term. Argues that the lack of consensus increases risks and costs for taxpayers, companies, and the climate. Hopes that long-term perspective can be achieved despite the current lack of tendencies. Read the speech
    • Argues that there are more solutions than the two laws that have been proposed. Wants adult politicians to find solutions to everyday problems that reduce polarization and do not let the fringes gain too much influence. Read the speech
    • Argues that Centerpartiet is willing to form governments with those who want to move Sweden forward. Emphasizes that more must make the choice required to move the country forward. Read the speech
    • Argues that Swedish companies want to lead the climate fight but need long-term rules of the game. Criticizes the government for having torn up energy agreements and politicized energy types. Asks when the government will initiate a broad and long-term energy agreement. Read the speech
    • Welcomes the opportunity for common dialogue and long-term perspective in energy policy. Asks whether the government will invite to energy dialogues with a focus on a broad, long-term energy agreement for fossil-free electricity. Read the speech
    • Argues that politicians have betrayed the students since Sweden fails the most students in the EU. Asks the Minister for Education why the government and the Liberals insist on a grading system that closes doors for many young people. Read the speech
    • Argues that the proposal to move from screen to binder is insufficient. Criticizes that young people end up in social exclusion due to poor grades and demands more chances for students to succeed. Read the speech
  21. EU election priorities: Special police, Gripen to Ukraine

    Partiledardebatt med anledning av val till Europaparlamentet · 22 May 2024

    • Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for spreading hate and lies through troll factories and attacking free media. Argues that the Centre Party will hold the line against populists and climate deniers. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for allowing himself to be overridden by the Sweden Democrats and argues that the nation's security has been lost. Asks the Prime Minister if he trusts Jimmie Åkesson 100 percent. Read the speech
    • Argues that the question of Sweden's security is more important than political games. Asks the Prime Minister if he trusts Jimmie Åkesson fully. Read the speech
    • Argues that the LVU campaign is a major influence campaign against Sweden built on lies. Asks if Jimmie Åkesson can guarantee that no one in his party has amplified or spread parts of the campaign. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Center Party takes responsibility for its policy, unlike the Sweden Democrats. Asks if Jimmie Åkesson can guarantee that no person with connections to the Sweden Democrats has been involved in the LVU campaign. Read the speech
    • Questions are asked whether the Left Party's position is that Ukraine should negotiate with Russia after a colleague of a Left Party candidate stated that all paths for negotiation should be explored. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that Vänsterpartiet expresses itself unclearly regarding peace negotiations during an ongoing war. Argues that Centerpartiet was the first to propose significant financial support to Ukraine without a ceiling. Read the speech
    • Argues that the support for Ukraine is crucial for Europe's freedom. Proposes that Sweden sends Jas 39 Gripen, tightens the sanctions against Russia and increases the humanitarian aid. Read the speech
    • Argues that the family should take a major responsibility for setting boundaries for children's mobile use. Criticizes the government's deficient policy for supporting the regions, which leads to longer queues to BUP. Read the speech
    • Confirms the importance of protecting young people from troll factories and influence operations. Argues that the government must shorten the queues to BUP and stop cuts in school staff to help young people who are suffering. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is sound common sense to discuss the euro in a sensible way. Suggests that the issue should be investigated and that it is the Swedish people who should decide on it if the advantages are overriding. Read the speech
    • Asks why the government is not pushing through the issue despite its majority. Proposes a parliamentary inquiry into the pros and cons and wants the Swedish people to be given the opportunity to take a stand on the issue. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for not having stopped the import of Russian gas despite previous promises. Asks when the Russian gas will be stopped from Swedish ports. Read the speech
    • Argues that Europe is too dependent on fossil energy and that Swedish farmers and biofuels could be an alternative. Wants Sweden and the EU to jointly stop Russian gas and choke off Putin's war chest today. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Liberals for having abandoned their previous values. Asks if Johan Pehrson can trust the Sweden Democrats and if they have stopped working with hidden accounts, hate, and disinformation. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Liberals are not acting despite their proposals. Asks if Johan Pehrson trusts Jimmie Åkesson and the Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
  22. Healthcare crisis, tax cuts and 16-year-old gender reassignment

    Statsministerns frågestund · 29 February 2024

    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for wavering on promises regarding support for Ukraine and that no one shall be laid off within the welfare sector. Asks if the Prime Minister can promise to do everything to stop the raised age limit for EPA. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Prime Minister needs a long time to explain his promises and argues that promises regarding welfare, Gripen, and order in Sweden have changed. Asks if the government can promise that they will do everything to ensure that the age limit for epatractors is not raised. Read the speech
  23. Climate, defense, healthcare and immigration policy debate

    Partiledardebatt · 17 January 2024

    • Criticizes the government for not understanding the seriousness of civil defense and for undermining the welfare state. Argues that the government is pursuing a climate policy that increases emissions and wants to instead strengthen the welfare state, the climate, and the companies. Read the speech
    • Asks what the government is doing concretely so that every Swedish municipality can follow Linköping's initiative to build up food stocks and create safety points for childcare and elderly care in times of crisis. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government does not allocate enough money for welfare and civil defense. Asks how municipalities and regions can take greater responsibility without the necessary resources. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government and the Social Democrats are making it more difficult for labor immigration through wage requirements, which risks breaking down the Swedish model and making it harder for companies to find competence. Asks about the danger of a wage floor. Read the speech
    • Argues that poor conditions in the labor market are not acceptable. Asks whether a wage floor will also be required for Swedish-born care assistants in Mellerud. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for the welfare deteriorating during their participation in the government. Argues that they have not kept their election promises and asks if it is teachers and firefighters who are to have it worse. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are deprioritizing school, healthcare, and psychiatry. Argues that the party is failing the welfare and the elderly, sick, and vulnerable Swedes. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for turning its back on the climate and ignoring promises. Argues that the climate crisis affects Swedish preparedness and the countryside and emphasizes that investments in the climate are necessary for a safer future. Read the speech
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    • Distances himself from derogatory words about Swedish farmers and argues that investments in Swedish biofuels reduce the dependence on Russian gas and oil. Suggests lowering the electricity tax and asks why the government does not present a lowered amortization requirement. Read the speech
    • Argues that Swedish crisis preparedness and food supply are dependent on the farmers' work. Wants to change the system so that farmers can retain more of their earnings and asks if the Christian Democrats are prepared to support sharp proposals to strengthen the farmers' profitability. Read the speech
    • Argues that farmers must have the best conditions to be viable. Asks if the speaker is prepared to support concrete proposals that immediately strengthen the profitability of agriculture through tax regulations. Read the speech
    • Argues that unemployment among young people has increased during Johan Pehrson's time as minister. Criticizes that the government has made it more expensive for companies to hire young people and asks if this is the intention. Read the speech
    • Agrees that the tax burden is too high. Criticizes the government for making it more expensive to employ young people and wants to instead lower the costs of employing youth. Read the speech
  24. No confidence motion against Minister Romina Pourmokhtari

    Prövning av yrkande om misstroendeförklaring mot statsrådet Romina Pourmokhtari (L) · 17 January 2024

    • Criticizes the government's climate policy for actively increasing emissions and lacking leadership. Argues that the policy damages Sweden's reputation and competitiveness and therefore votes against Minister Pourmokhtari. Read the speech
  25. PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense

    Statsministerns frågestund · 7 December 2023

    • Notes that Sweden is in a serious security policy situation with an elevated terror threat level. Argues that the government base is undermining the Nato application and asks when the Prime Minister will invite the Nato ambassador to a meeting. Read the speech
    • Wants answers on the consequences of the opposition's statements and how the work shall continue. Argues that the opposition must be included in the work and demands that an invitation to consultation be given. Read the speech
  26. Antisemitism in Sweden: countering prejudice and safety

    Särskild debatt om antisemitismen i Sverige · 21 November 2023

    • Argues that antisemitism has no place in society and that it is unacceptable for Jews to be forced to hide their identity due to hatred. Wants society to stand united against all forms of racism. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is important with personal testimonies about the crimes of Nazism. Wants the government to increase and make permanent the grants for memorial trips in order to counter antisemitism. Read the speech
    • Welcomes the government's supplement but argues that the support must become long-term and permanent. Wants the grant for memorial trips to be doubled from 6 to 12 million and made permanent instead of time-limited. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that Jews experience threats and hate and argues that the government has failed to guarantee security. Suggests doubling the support for memorial trips, sharpening the social introduction, and strengthening the school's teaching about the Holocaust. Read the speech
  27. Disinformation, economy, crime and integration debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 16 November 2023

    • Argues that children live in fear due to the gang war. Criticizes the government for having voted no to resources for social services and gang-exit programs. Asks if the Prime Minister is prepared to introduce a national gang-exit program for children. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government is not acting on its promises and argues that the municipalities are on their knees due to lack of funding for preventive work. Asks what is prepared to be done to stop the gangs. Read the speech
  28. Sweden's role in EU climate, security, and border policy

    EU-politisk partiledardebatt · 15 November 2023

    • Argues that a united Europe is the key to success in meeting climate change, stopping organized crime and standing up to Russia. Criticizes parties that are hesitant about EU cooperation. Read the speech
    • Asks the Prime Minister if the government can guarantee that the Sweden Democrats' desire to increase preparedness to leave the EU will not become the government's policy. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric implies a readiness to leave the EU. Asks if the Prime Minister can promise not to let the Sweden Democrats undermine Sweden's EU membership. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' new EU strategy and asks if the party will demand a Swedish withdrawal if they do not get the changes they demand. Read the speech
    • Asks when the Sweden Democrats will raise the issue of a Swedish EU withdrawal. Argues that the answer that withdrawal is not on the table implies a readiness to leave the EU. Read the speech
    • Argues that the effects of climate change are real and require bold measures. Wants to make the EU a climate union by tightening climate targets, investing in renewable energy and creating a European water pact. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is necessary to act against climate change to protect Swedish forestry. Claims that Centerpartiet has pushed to secure landowners' rights and prevent forest land from being converted into reserves. Read the speech
    • Argues that climate change is already affecting Swedish forestry and agriculture. Argues that the government's passivity makes it harder for landowners and farmers, and that delays cause Swedish foresters and farmers to pay the price. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for not keeping its election promises. Argues that KD in the European Parliament and in Sweden choose to lower the requirements for animal welfare instead of fighting for Swedish farmers' conditions. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Christian Democrats should have greater confidence in Swedish farmers. Criticizes that the government risks taking away Swedish farmers' competitive advantage and asks how it strengthens Swedish agriculture. Read the speech
    • Thanks Per Bolund for his work and commitment to the environment and climate. Emphasizes that the parties together have moved the positions for Swedish environmental and climate policy. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for shock-increasing Sweden's emissions to 2030. Asks how the Liberalerna intend for Sweden to be able to be a climate role model when the country fails to live up to the common climate goals. Read the speech
    • Welcomes that all parties are now standing behind long-term climate goals. Criticizes the government's policy for leading to increased emissions and asks how Sweden can negotiate with others when the government fails to do its part here at home. Read the speech
  29. Crime, economy, welfare and climate policy debate

    Partiledardebatt · 13 September 2023

    • Wants to lower taxes for low- and middle-income earners and protect companies and entrepreneurs. Criticizes the government for having lost its bourgeois identity and for forcing teachers to identify students instead of strengthening the school. Read the speech
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    • Criticizes that the government raises taxes more than it lowers them for the groups it claims to benefit. Argues that the tax increases hinder the work of retaining staff in shortage occupations and lead to lost full-time jobs. Read the speech
    • Argues that green industries are hit hard by extreme weather and swine fever. Criticizes the government's proposal on stricter rules for labor immigration and a wage floor. Asks if the Social Democrats are prepared to rethink. Read the speech
    • Argues that the importance of labor immigration for the green industries is greater than just labor market testing. Asks if the Social Democrats and the Centre Party can work to exempt these industries from the government's proposed regulations. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' policy regarding the countryside. Asks what the party is doing to support the pig farming industry, agriculture and forestry, and the Swedish countryside. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the opponent lacks concrete answers on how he plans to handle crises affecting the countryside. Asks if he will demand crisis support, better competitive conditions, or lower taxes for agriculture and forestry companies. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's school policy and argues that the economic crisis has become a school crisis where knowledge results are falling and the teachers' working environment is unsustainable. Proposes a new school funding system, better conditions for teachers and stricter quality requirements to strengthen the school. Read the speech
    • Prefers the Center Party's view on the wolf policy. Argues that the government is unclear regarding how much the wolf population should decrease and asks what the answer will be to farmers. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's policy does not strengthen the Swedish countryside or the competitive conditions for forestry companies. Criticizes the government for a lack of clarity and direction in the management of the African swine fever outbreak. Read the speech
    • Argues that Christian values seem to have been lost in the government's proposal on the reporting obligation. Asks if the minister is prepared to ensure that teachers and doctors are exempted from the reporting obligation. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Convention on the Rights of the Child is Swedish law and that children and sick patients should not have to be afraid to seek school or care. Asks if the speaker wants to exempt teachers and healthcare staff from the investigation. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden's economy is weak and that unemployment is expected to rise. Asks the government why they are withdrawing support for the transition study support despite the need for education to facilitate career changes. Read the speech
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  30. Security, welfare and immigration policy in PM's question time

    Statsministerns frågestund · 15 June 2023

    • Argues that crime is increasing and that gangs are recruiting ever younger children. Proposes a national exit program for children with proven methods and better resources. Asks if the Prime Minister is prepared to support the proposal. Read the speech
    • Urges the Prime Minister to implement the national dropout program now instead of just investigating it. Wants a special program for young people to be created to save them from violence and crime and asks if the government is proceeding with this. Read the speech
  31. Economy, school, climate and social reforms party debate

    Partiledardebatt · 14 June 2023

    • Argues that political strength is required to create a country that holds together, where the countryside gets better conditions and the school gets more money. Wants to invest in tougher measures against gang crime, preventive work in social services as well as take the climate issue most seriously. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's climate policy and the reduction of the reduction obligation for leading to historically large increases in emissions. Asks whether actual solutions will be presented to lower Sweden's emissions during the mandate period. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's policy will increase emissions by 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. Proposes combining a wise policy for Swedish biofuels with lower prices through the proposal "Tanka svenskt!". Asks whether the government wants to save or lower the climate. Read the speech
    • Argues that labor immigration is a fundamental pillar for the welfare state and the business sector. Criticizes the Social Democrats' logic regarding wage floors and asks how they intend to solve the labor shortage within elderly care and green industries. Read the speech
    • Argues that wage floors are not the solution to the labor shortage and criticizes the system of labor market testing. Instead, asks how the labor shortage in elderly care and the green industries should be solved. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government lacks preventive measures against gang crime. Asks the Sverigedemokraterna why investments in school, social services, and field assistants are missing from the budget and the Tidöavtalet. Read the speech
    • Argues that both repressive measures and harsher punishments are needed, while at the same time clear investments in preventive work in schools are required. Asks where the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas investments in the core of welfare and basic preventive measures are. Read the speech
    • Argues that school is the foundation for a good life but criticizes the current situation where small schools in the countryside are being shut down. Wants the municipalities to receive more money to save schools and teachers and demands sharp proposals to change the school funding. Read the speech
    • Proposes "Tanka svenskt!" to increase the production of Swedish biofuels and lower the price at the pump. Criticizes the government's policy for not lowering prices despite climate measures and asks what the answer is to farmers who face difficult conditions. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's policy increases the combustion of fossil diesel. Suggests that one can both save the climate and lower prices by increasing the production of Swedish biofuels. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government's budget makes it more expensive to employ young people and expresses concern over the lack of a jobs agenda. Asks how the speaker responds to the difficulties students face in getting their first job due to the government's policy. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's lack of job policy causes companies to pause new hires of young people due to high costs. Asks why the life chances of young people are being deprioritized in the government's current policy. Read the speech
    • Asks what the government answers municipalities that lack a surplus and must make cuts. Means that common solutions can be found for the school. Read the speech
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  32. Government priorities, family support and Ukraine aid debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 23 February 2023

    • Argues that Sweden must give Ukraine its full support. Proposes an initiative for a multi-year plan to scale up and streamline military support with heavier weapons systems. Asks if the government supports the initiative and can send Jas. Read the speech
    • Argues that the current response is not sufficient. Proposes a multi-year plan for Swedish military support in order to be able to scale up and streamline the aid. Wants Sweden to train Ukrainian combat pilots. Read the speech
  33. Education policy: school voucher profit ban and research funds

    Utbildning och universitetsforskning · 19 December 2022

    • Argues that all students have the right to a good education regardless of background and proposes that the right to general preschool be extended to children from two years old with reduced fees. Wants to reform teacher education, reduce teachers' administrative burden and expand school health services with more school nurses and psychologists. Also proposes increased flexibility for small schools to avoid closures. Read the speech
    • Argues that the staff shortage in schools requires measures on several fronts simultaneously. Argues that both the working environment and teacher training need to be improved to attract and retain teachers. Wants to give the academy tools to handle the situation. Read the speech
    • Argues that word choices in the chamber affect the status of the teaching profession and that fewer people apply for the training. Wants to improve teacher training and working conditions to prevent newly graduated teachers from quickly leaving the profession. Read the speech
    • Argues that the increased work for peace and quiet in schools has created anxiety among teachers and students. Asks what order and discipline in school actually means if it implies that teachers should control children's right to be in Sweden. Read the speech
    • Argues that teachers must be given the conditions to own their classroom through trust-based operations. Asks whether the new decisions in the Tidö Agreement affect teachers' opportunities to maintain trust in the classroom. Read the speech
  34. Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate

    Allmänpolitisk debatt · 19 October 2022

    • Argues that the current government lacks a vision for the railway and that there is a breakdown in cooperation between the state, municipalities, and the business sector. Criticizes the government's motion and government statement because they threaten to stop the railway expansion and the investments that were previously made. Read the speech
    • Answers that today's planning for high-speed trains only implies 250 kilometers per hour. Argues that the current direction does not enable the expansion of main lines for either high-speed trains or regional commuter trains. Asks how the government will handle the work commute without expansion. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Sweden Democrats' policy leads to the fact that the railway cannot be upgraded or developed in the long term. Asks how it will be possible to upgrade the railways if one is not allowed to build new ones or close them. Read the speech

Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.