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Olle Thorell (S)
What Olle Thorell 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.
Sweden humanitarian aid goal to reach 1% level
- Wants to gradually restore aid to 1 percent of GDP. Argues that solidarity is a strategic interest and that Sweden has an obligation to alleviate distress and combat poverty. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the opponent for representing a party whose finance minister candidate advocates for zero aid. Argues that the opponent's speech on international solidarity is a show for the galleries and not for nationalists. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous speaker's policy as unsolidary and cynical. Argues that the previous party has contributed to corruption in Somalia and criticizes that they hijack support for starving children in Ethiopia. Read the speech
- Thanks Kerstin Lundgren for her work and knowledge. Underlines that the Committee on Foreign Affairs has taken its responsibility very seriously when it comes to difficult decisions regarding security and the deployment of soldiers to conflict zones. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the precautionary principle is applied selectively and only against the organization Islamic Relief. Argues that the scrutiny of aid is something everyone agrees on, but that the principle in its current form is extreme and disproportionate. Read the speech
- Confirms that a precautionary principle for the disbursement of tax funds will remain. Argues that this principle should be legally secure and not arbitrary. Read the speech
Legal certainty and civil society's role in Swedish aid
- Criticizes the government's use of an unreasonable precautionary principle that stops support to Islamic Relief despite a lack of proven links to extremism. Argues that the decision threatens legal certainty, proportionality, and equal treatment within the Swedish administrative model. Read the speech
- Argues that faith-based organizations are important for aid work. Criticizes the government's double standard as they set impossible demands on Muslim organizations while simultaneously providing support to extremist leaders in Somalia. Read the speech
- Argues that the government uses rhetorical tricks and attacks perceptions that are not shared. Emphasizes that agency decisions must be based on facts and rule-of-law principles rather than on suspicions, prejudices, or hypothetical scenarios. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Wants Sweden to return to the one percent level in aid and reintroduce a feminist foreign and development policy. Argues that international solidarity is part of the national interest and strategically necessary for Sweden's security and influence. Read the speech
- Argues that the party conditions aid on countries accepting deported citizens, but exempts humanitarian aid and civil society support. Criticizes the government and the Moderaterna for paying bribes to a corrupt prime minister in the Somalia aid. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should not pay bribes to a corrupt regime for it to fulfill its international law obligations. Emphasizes that a country must fulfill its international law obligations for Sweden to be able to have a full cooperation. Read the speech
Somalia agreement: aid funds for migration vs corruption risks
- Criticizes the government's handling of the agreement with Somalia as a major scandal and argues that aid funds are used to bribe corrupt individuals instead of combating female genital mutilation or radicalization. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's aid strategy as a scandal that creates corruption risks by channeling money to persons close to power. Argues that the government acts hypocritically by sponsoring a prime minister with anti-Semitic views in order to achieve migration policy objectives. Read the speech
- Argues that those sentenced to deportation should be deported to their home countries and that criminals should be in prison. Criticizes the government for bribing corrupt prime ministers and argues that one had previously maintained an arm's length distance through reliable partners. Read the speech
Development aid reduction to prioritize Ukraine support
- Criticizes that the government's refocusing of aid is a dismantling that leaves the poorest countries. Argues that it is a strategically incorrect choice that creates a security policy vacuum and prioritizes Swedish companies' interests over those in greatest need. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should maintain the principle of 1 percent in aid and criticizes the government's decision to abandon the very poorest countries. Advocates that Sweden should be a pioneer and not join a negative trend of reduced aid. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is making incorrect priorities by sacrificing the poorest countries for Swedish self-interests. Argues that it is possible to find other items in the state budget to finance the support to Ukraine instead of reducing aid. Read the speech
International aid budget: 1% goal, Ukraine and feminist policy
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' policy for having low ambitions regarding the size of aid. Argues that the party exhibits hypocrisy by demanding zero tolerance towards Hamas while simultaneously accepting corruption in the agreement with Somalia. Read the speech
- Argues that cooperation with international organizations should be based on projects that provide the greatest possible benefit. Explains that Sida advised against the projects in Somalia due to the risk of corruption. Claims that the World Bank left the project because it was a secret agreement. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's budget as a dismantling of Swedish aid policy where the poorest countries are deprioritized in favor of Ukraine. Wants Sweden to return to the one percent goal to maintain international solidarity and create a safer world. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid should be restored gradually. Criticizes that the poorest countries are paying for the increased support for Ukraine and requests a long-term strategy for Ukraine's reconstruction. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden can and should take a greater global responsibility by both helping the poorest countries and contributing to the reconstruction of Ukraine. Claims that it is possible to do both simultaneously instead of choosing between them. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Social Democrats are one of the world's strongest advocates for support for Ukraine. Argues that one can be in solidarity with both the very poorest countries and at the same time provide strong support for Ukraine's reconstruction. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that the party wants to solve all the world's problems as an unserious debate strategy. Argues that Sweden should allocate one percent of the total revenues to combat poverty and oppression. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having denied and concealed the existence of a written agreement with Somalia. Asks why the government has kept the document on how Swedish aid funds shall be used secret. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has always required that aid money be used fairly and achieve measurable results. Criticizes the government for having given Somalia money without a clear plan for how they should fulfill their international law obligations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Christian Democrats stand behind a policy where Sweden abandons several of the world's poorest countries. Asks how the party views Sweden turning its back on the very poorest countries in the world. Read the speech
- Argues that the one percent goal can be achieved over time through negotiations with like-minded parties. Criticizes that reduced resources mean that Sweden can no longer offer practical support to civil society in Zimbabwe. Read the speech
Care deduction: M defends against S proposal to abolish it
- Argues that the care deduction is an unfair penalty tax that hits workers financially. Wants the government to remove the deduction to enable people to get healthy without becoming poor. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for prioritizing tax cuts for high-income earners while workers are affected by the care period deduction. Wants to abolish the care period deduction through a responsibly financed and cost-neutral reform within the public sector. Read the speech
Unemployment management and economic consequences debate
- Argues that the mass unemployment in Västmanland requires an active state that cooperates with the municipalities through investments in education and industry. Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of ambition and suggests that the Social Democrats should invest in labor market training and strengthen AKAS. Read the speech
Sweden's agreement with Somalia and aid for returns
- Criticizes that the government now refuses a formal agreement with Somalia despite previous statements. Argues that Sweden damages its credibility and feeds corruption by accepting Somalia's demands for money for commitments they are already obligated to. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of credibility regarding the agreement with Somalia. Argues that there is a lack of documentation to be able to follow up on the cooperation and questions the use of aid to pay bribes. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government pays bribes to a corrupt and antisemitic prime minister in Somalia. Argues that these payments occur at the expense of necessary aid to combat female genital mutilation and extremism. Read the speech
Aid agreements and corruption risk in partner countries
- Criticizes the government's management of aid to Somalia as a moral failure where bribes are paid to a corrupt regime. Argues that money is being moved from important aid initiatives to an agreement to accept those sentenced to deportation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has misunderstood the principle that aid should counteract corruption. Criticizes the agreement with Somalia as ineffective and poorly documented and argues that the aid has been used in a way that goes in the opposite direction to previous demands for transparency. Read the speech
- Asks how Sweden's high reputation in the world has been created and argues that current policy risks destroying this reputation. Criticizes the government for paying bribes under the table and for employing officials with high salaries in Mogadishu. Read the speech
Government actions on Gaza war and UNRWA support
- Argues that a humanitarian collapse and war crimes are occurring in Gaza. Criticizes the government for having stopped the core support to UNRWA and demands that the support be resumed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Foreign Aid for spreading disinformation about UNRWA and asserts that the organization is an indispensable and reliable partner. Demands that the government resumes core funding to UNRWA and does more to prevent violations of international law in Gaza. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid: efficiency, 1% goal, UNRWA
- Criticizes the government's cuts to core funding for UN bodies as a departure from responsibility. Asks about the government's strategy to fill the vacuum that arises when international aid structures are dismantled. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must take the initiative to mobilize others. Criticizes the government for not acting to mobilize support or repair what is being torn down. Asks where the initiatives are. Read the speech
- Argues that multilateral aid is fundamental for sustainable development and criticizes the government's cuts to core support to UN organizations. Wants to restore aid to the one percent level and advocates for a principled and generous aid. Read the speech
- Argues that aid is an important part of lifting poor countries out of vulnerability. Suggests that new sources of funding, such as private funds, should be used and wants the one percent level to be a guiding principle for Swedish aid. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no contradiction between efficiency and generosity. Wants Sweden to once again allocate one-hundredth of the common wealth to aid in order to contribute to a more just world. Read the speech
International aid: SD, S, and V debate reform and cuts
- Proposes approval of reservations 1 and 5. Criticizes the government's dismantling of aid via civil society, which harms people and creates space for actors who do not share Swedish values. Argues that aid is a part of common security. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
- Argues that the transatlantic link is shaky due to statements from American actors. Asks what the government is doing to protect democracy against influence attempts from far-right forces. Read the speech
- Asks what the government intends to do to mobilize and strengthen support for Ukraine within Europe. Argues that Sweden and like-minded countries must stand strong against Russian narratives when the great powers seem to want to settle scores over the heads of small countries. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Argues that the government misses global issues by focusing on provincial issues. Asks why Agenda 2030 is not mentioned in the foreign policy declaration and if the government has ceased to have ambitions regarding this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must be able to prioritize both Ukraine's victory and Agenda 2030 simultaneously. Criticizes the Moderaterna for being one-sided and argues that global security and sustainable development are mutually dependent. Read the speech
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International aid: SD, M, S, MP, KD debate size and focus
- The question was the lower limit for how much aid the Sweden Democrats consider to be too much. Criticizes that the party creates a false contradiction between the size of the aid and its effectiveness. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no contradiction between the size of the aid and its effectiveness. Asks whether Syrians in Sweden should pack their bags or avoid traveling to Syria. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for abandoning the one percent goal, violating OECD-DAC rules, and reducing support to the poorest countries. Wants to reintroduce the one percent goal, a rights-based aid policy, and support for organizations in Palestine. Read the speech
- Argues that the one percent goal is a way to avoid populist debates by allocating a portion of the wealth to vulnerable countries. Wants to reform aid to meet a changing world without reducing generosity. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no contradiction between the size of the aid and its effectiveness. Wants to increase resources for development research to better combat poverty and proposes a new social democratic reform agenda. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has scrapped the feminist foreign policy and its holistic view. Criticizes that the mediation network for women was shut down without an evaluation and that the feminist perspective no longer permeates the foreign and aid policy. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's policy for global development was world-leading and serves as an important guideline. Criticizes the government's deprioritization of Agenda 2030 and argues that the policy should move in the same direction to become more effective. Read the speech
- Asks why the government is implementing cuts in aid to Palestinian organizations. Criticizes that support to organizations that document abuses and crimes against the laws of war is being removed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has unilaterally cut back on development aid and good projects. Argues that long-term measures are required to build up society and create a future after the war. Read the speech
Energy policy, foreign aid, national security and infrastructure
- Asks how the government can convince other countries to take steps forward when Sweden chooses to cut back on aid while devastating humanitarian catastrophes are ongoing in Sudan, Myanmar, and Gaza. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid evaluation and reporting debate
- Argues that the aid should be effective, transparent and results-oriented without reducing its scope or purpose. Criticizes the government's deviation from the one percent goal, OECD-DAC's guidelines and the termination of cooperation with vulnerable countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna use efficiency as a pretext to reduce aid. Asks how something can become more efficient by becoming less. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no contradiction between efficiency and generosity. Criticizes the Moderaterna and Sverigedemokraterna for trying to create such a contradiction and demands that they are honest about wanting to reduce aid. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Asks how to resolve goal conflicts to reach the Agenda 2030 goals when the government has scrapped the policy for global development. Criticizes that aid has become less predictable under the current Minister for Development Cooperation. Read the speech
Democracy support, anonymous accounts and aid policy strategy
- Welcomes the reform of the aid but criticizes the government for allowing a party with anonymous accounts and disinformation campaigns to receive tax money without competition. Asks if the minister sees any risks with this. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister does not express sufficient concern regarding disinformation and radicalization. Argues that the new strategy removes competition and allows parties to receive funds without having to demonstrate quality in their projects. Read the speech
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Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Asks how the government can guarantee that Swedish tax money is not used to spread disinformation and troll factory methods to other countries. Argues that the revelations about the Sweden Democrats' troll factories are very serious. Read the speech
Nationalization of folk movement grant: M and S debate changes
- Criticizes the government's decision to transfer responsibility to Sida as an attack on people's movements. Argues that the government is nationalizing aid despite their denial and proposes that existing agreements should be fulfilled instead of being broken. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government uses an audit report on risks of bias as a pretext to carry out a radical reorganization. Argues that criticism from 340 organizations shows damage to the image of Sweden and demands that the agreements be allowed to expire. Read the speech
- Argues that there is an agreement that tax money should be audited and not used for corruption. Criticizes the government's nationalization of the folk movement support and wants agreements to be allowed to expire. Read the speech
International aid: KD wants more civil society aid, S criticizes cuts
- Argues that the government is preparing to cut the support for popular movements. Criticizes that the government ignores civil society's wish to be used as a part of Team Sweden to create an effective and result-oriented aid. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the actual budget for civil society organizations is decreasing despite promises of increased shares. Argues that changes to the folk movement support should occur through a gradual phasing out of existing agreements to avoid chaos and decommissioning of operations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the grant for development research was abolished. Argues that the cuts have led to researchers changing focus from poverty reduction to Swedish issues and asks if this was the intention. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not prioritize development research and criticizes that experts in the expert group for aid analysis lack a background in the field. Asks whether the government considers development research to be important or urgent. Read the speech
Sweden international aid: SD wants to cut UNRWA payments
- Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna view the worsened image of Sweden. Criticizes that Sweden is stepping back in climate work, scrapping feminist foreign policy and deviating from the one percent goal for aid. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is taking a step back on the international scene and is becoming a more passive actor. Asks why money should be moved from the fixed aid amount to refugee costs that are not DAC-compliant. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the reform agenda was developed without dialogue with civil society and experts and that the one percent goal is being abandoned. Wants to restore the one percent goal, reintroduce feminist aid policy and launch an own reform agenda based on dialogue and expertise. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform agenda has an overly one-sided focus on market solutions and private capital. Criticizes that public interventions and the connection to Agenda 2030 are missing in the proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that one can advocate for both the role of companies and market solutions while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of global agreements and following scientific proposals. Clarifies that the party understands the importance of private capital but wants to combine it with other goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's nationalization of the folk movement grant as a death blow to civil society. Argues that the handling is clumsy and unreasonable as it cuts functioning agreements and hopes that the government backs down. Read the speech
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Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
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- Criticizes that aid to UNRWA is being stopped following unilateral accusations from Israel. Argues that one cannot punish an entire organization and millions of civilians in Gaza by withholding payments. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having scrapped the feminist foreign policy and the one percent goal for aid. Argues that Sweden should show leadership in the international community, act for a ceasefire in Gaza and be clearer in the criticism against China. Read the speech
- Argues that it was not correct to claim that aid should be used as a tool for increased return. Clarifies that discussions on return and extradition are separate issues from aid policy. Read the speech
- Argues that aid should not be used as a tool for increased return migration. Criticizes the government for threatening cuts in aid to civil society organizations, which argues is a counterproductive and ineffective way to promote return migration. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to stick to the one percent goal for aid because the needs are endless. Criticizes that the opponent wants to provide aid for less money and argues that 1 percent is a decent goal. Read the speech
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Swedish aid reform: SD, M, and S debate 1% goal and migration
- Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna intend to use aid as leverage to force governments to return citizens. Argues that it is difficult since the majority of the aid goes through multilateral organizations and civil society. Read the speech
- Asks how development aid can practically be used as a means of pressure against regimes. Argues that the aid primarily goes to organizations that work for human rights and democracy, which stands in contrast to the regimes' will. Read the speech
- Wants to restore the one percent goal and argues that the government is choosing the wrong path by abandoning feminist politics and prioritizing Swedish self-interests. Criticizes that the government ignores demands for transparency, spreads myths about the effectiveness of aid and freezes aid to Palestine despite audits showing that no funds reach Hamas. Read the speech
- Confirms that there is agreement on long-term support for Ukraine. Criticizes that Ukraine is used as an excuse to reduce support for global challenges and countries far from Europe. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable that Ukraine is the largest recipient country. Criticizes the one-sided focus on the immediate vicinity and the lack of interest in countries such as Myanmar, Palestine and Guatemala. Emphasizes the importance of the one percent goal to meet the world's ongoing needs. Read the speech
- Rejects allegations of links to Hamas and emphasizes that the party distances itself from terrorist organizations. Argues that the party shows respect for the Sweden Democrats in the Riksdag but refuses to cooperate with illiberal forces. Criticizes the Liberals for cooperating with its main opponent. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent for using straw man rhetoric and attributing views to the party that they do not hold. Condemns Hamas and emphasizes that the party wants to combat the organization in the same way as other terrorist organizations. Read the speech
- Confirms that the shadow budget does not reach the one percent target but emphasizes that the goal and vision are clear. Argues that the return to the one percent level should occur as soon as possible in a responsible manner towards the public finances. Read the speech
- Welcomes the 8 percent cap for deductions as it creates predictability for collaborative organizations. Argues that one should be restrictive with deductions according to OECD-DAC's guidelines and will clarify this during a future government mandate. Read the speech
- Answers that he is not against the equality measures in the Tidö Agreement. Argues that feminist foreign policy works worse when one dismantles the holistic policy instead of preserving it as a whole. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid is already audited and does not go to terrorism. Criticizes that Sweden is alone in the EU in freezing the payments, which damages Sweden's image and affects civilian people. Read the speech
- Argues that the proportion of aid has decreased despite the amount in kronor having increased. Criticizes the Moderaterna for manipulating the calculations and argues that the government has not presented any concrete proposals for consultation. Read the speech
- Argues that the current handling of the aid reform has been closed and lacks seriousness. Wants a petition to the Riksdag to be submitted to enable a proper analysis of the proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform agenda contains good elements and new thinking. However, asks why support for civil society should occur at the expense of multilateral support and questions whether it will actually result in an increase. Read the speech
- Asks why the support for civil society is set against the support for multilateral organizations in the reform agenda. Argues that good anchoring through consultation with civil society and the opposition is a prerequisite for long-term change. Read the speech
- Asks which specific OECD-DAC rules are problematic and which projects are planned to be launched without following these rules. Read the speech
- Questions the Liberals why they have agreed to the reform agenda that enables deviating from the OECD-DAC rules. Argues that there is a clear dividing line between six parties that want to maintain the one percent target and two parties that do not. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that aid becomes more effective through cuts. Argues that the reform agenda lacks sufficient anchoring and asks why the government has not sent a referral to the Riksdag for a larger analysis. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the reform agenda lacks concrete examples of which countries or priorities are to be removed. Asks if it is countries such as Guatemala, Myanmar or the Palestine aid that are to be removed. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Criticizes that the government rejects Sida's investigation and continues to freeze aid to Palestine despite that no aid has gone to Hamas. Asks why Sweden is alone in the EU in this and what long-term plan exists. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
- Argues that it is wrong to stop development aid to Palestine as it risks increasing radicalization and extremism. Asks when the government will announce an increase in humanitarian aid to reduce the suffering in Gaza. Read the speech
Aid reform agenda: M seeks trade synergies, S criticizes transparency
- Criticizes that the reform agenda lacks transparency and has not been anchored through a serious process with referral rounds. Demands a letter to the Riksdag and a proper process to gather opinions from referral bodies and other actors. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lack of transparency and for delivering little despite much talk about the reform agenda. Argues that the link between trade and aid is unclear and risks violating OECD rules by favoring Swedish companies' export deals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that it is vague what it means to merge trade and aid. Argues that the reform agenda is too non-transparent and that the government should collect good ideas from the whole of society. Read the speech
Development research support cuts: M, S, and SD debate aid
- Criticizes that the government has cut the funding for development research by more than half, which weakens Sweden's international position and affects young researchers. Asks if the minister will add more money in upcoming budgets to support knowledge for development. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government's cut is a reduction in ambition rather than a reprioritization. Criticizes that Sweden is withdrawing from its role as a global pioneer and moving from being an active global actor to a passive regional actor. Read the speech
International development aid: targets and funding levels
- Asks why the government is cutting core funding to UN agencies. Criticizes that the cuts in support to UNFPA have actual consequences for women's health and rights. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the right-wing parties create a false contradiction between the effectiveness of aid and its size. Argues that everyone wants effective aid and wants to restore the one percent goal as soon as possible. Read the speech
- Wants to restore the one percent goal for aid and criticizes the government's radical reallocation which occurs without sufficient dialogue. Argues that Sweden should strengthen democracy, promote human rights and focus on building institutions and social security systems. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats want to maintain and restore the one percent goal. Claims that the party has previously succeeded in raising aid to 1.0 percent and criticizes the parties that oppose the goal. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition has presented counter-proposals that include 2.5 billion kronor more than the government's budget. Criticizes the government's reallocation of aid policy for being ill-considered and lacking anchoring with actors. Read the speech
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- Argues that Swedish aid is of world-class and follows research on effective aid. Criticizes the Moderaterna for spreading an image of inefficiency that is described as ridiculous populism. Read the speech
- Asks how the halving of Swedish aid to 0.5 percent can help people. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' nationalist roots and argues that their rhetoric about Sweden not being able to do everything alone is fabricated. Read the speech
- Argues that the difference between the parties lies in the view on people's equal value and Sweden's role in the world. Asks how the Sweden Democrats intend to help more people on site by halving the aid and how this supports the Paris Agreement. Read the speech
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Sida aid review: National Audit Office's focus on partners
- Proposes to refer the report to the committees. Argues that the review is important for improving aid, but emphasizes that it only covers a small part of the Swedish aid which otherwise maintains high quality. Read the speech
Development cooperation and humanitarian aid performance rules
- Welcomes the communication as it focuses on results. Criticizes the government's decision to cut core funding to UN agencies and regrets that the feminist foreign policy is being dismantled. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sweden is abandoning the one percent goal and the feminist foreign policy. Argues that support for UN organizations and core support is being reduced, while the number of quota refugees is drastically reduced. Asks what signal the government parties want to send to the rest of the world. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government is working in a backward way by proposing major changes without a clear reform agenda. Asks when the planned reform agenda will be presented and if it is actually being developed. Read the speech
- Sticks to the vision of the one percent goal and argues that Sweden should allocate one-hundredth of its income to poor countries. Criticizes the reform agenda for lacking foresight and asks how reduced funds to civil society are to be explained. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy, Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions debate
- Questions about the false contradiction that the Moderaterna are playing up between the size of the aid and its effectiveness. Means that the aid does not become more effective just because resources are removed, but that it simply becomes less. Read the speech
- Stands for the principle that Sweden should allocate one percent of its wealth to aid. Argues that the party will restore the aid to the one percent level when they return to government power. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the one percent goal has been abandoned despite the government's claims of successful negotiations. Asks why aid organizations are so dissatisfied if the negotiations were actually as good as the government claims. Read the speech
- Asks the Liberals how they view the one-percent goal and questions whether their current stance is a long-term position or a temporary retreat. Read the speech
- Questions whether it is a concession to Sverigedemokraterna and Moderaterna or an ideological shift that makes the Liberalerna no longer want to pursue a feminist foreign policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's paradigm shift in aid policy as lacking a basis in research and impact assessment. Argues that Sweden should re-establish the one percent goal and prioritize the recipients' rights over purely Swedish self-interests. Read the speech
- Stands firm on the goal that 1 percent of Sweden's gdp shall go to aid. Criticizes that the Moderaterna have scrapped the feminist foreign policy and wants to develop climate aid as well as build alliances with private aid donors. Read the speech
- Argues that the party intends to restore the aid budget to a percentage of GDP. Criticizes that the opposition removes feminist foreign policy instead of giving it content and questions why they see feminism as a problem. Read the speech
- Praises the previous speaker for raising the issue of China. Simultaneously asks if there is a risk that Sweden is pursuing a too regional foreign policy and losing focus on major global challenges. Read the speech
- Criticizes the substantial aid cuts to Myanmar. Argues that the cuts harm the democracy movement and create a vacuum that China and Russia can exploit. Asks how the opposing party views Sweden withdrawing from strategically important countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's massive cut in aid to Burma/Myanmar. Asks how the member justifies this cut, which occurred without a consequence analysis or discussion with those who carry out the aid. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is implementing aid reforms without first having established a new agenda or conducted impact assessments. Argues that there is no conflict between effective aid and the one percent goal. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Asks how the Minister for Development Cooperation justifies the massive cut in aid to Myanmar and what consequences this will have for the people fighting against oppression. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Criticizes that the government is cutting aid and abandoning the one percent goal in favor of Swedish self-interests. Argues that cuts in core support to UN agencies are worrying as these are crucial during crises and asks for consequence analyses. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Criticizes that the government is withdrawing from the global arena and becoming a provincial actor. Argues that cuts in aid and the scrapping of the feminist foreign policy are bad for Swedish interests. Read the speech
- Asks in what way feminism has gone too far in the world and argues that the Sweden Democrats rejoice that the feminist foreign policy has been scrapped. Read the speech
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- Asks in what way the feminist foreign policy is considered a problem or has gone too far. Argues that it is a Swedish interest to strengthen women's rights globally and criticizes that the government quickly scrapped this policy. Read the speech
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- Questions about whether Magnus Jacobsson will fulfill his sharp promise to only vote for state budgets where 1 percent of GDP is allocated to aid. Read the speech
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- Asks how the feminist foreign policy has been a problem for Sweden and how feminism counteracts Swedish interests. Read the speech
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- Questions about whether Magnus Berntsson will keep his promise to only vote for a state budget that contains a one percent goal for aid. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government is rolling back the feminist foreign policy. Asks how this will affect Sweden's future work with UN resolution 1325 on women's role in armed conflicts. Read the speech
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