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Oscar Sjöstedt (SD)
What Oscar Sjöstedt 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.
Extra budget for Ukraine and Middle East war consequences
- Argues that the reduction of fuel prices is wise distribution-, rural-, and inflation policy and criticizes the opposition's proposals on increased fuel prices. Advocates for extensive support for agriculture and donation of Gripen planes to Ukraine to strengthen the Swedish defense industry and security. Read the speech
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Argues that the government has succeeded in lowering inflation and strengthening the economy through reforms such as reduced taxes on electricity, fuels, and food. Criticizes the opposition's bleak outlook and warns that a reintroduced wealth tax as well as higher fuel prices would harm growth and households. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government was responsible for high inflation due to high taxes and the reduction obligation. Claims that tax cuts and lower inflation have strengthened the purchasing power for wage earners and pensioners. Asks whether a deficit target would damage Sweden's credit rating. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's proposal regarding increased debt and argues that it leads to a snowball effect of high interest rates that eat up the budget. Argues that inflation would have been lower if the extreme policy surrounding the reduction obligation and high taxes had not driven up fuel prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the welfare system has been strengthened through raised ceilings and expanded scope. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal on the care deduction as it lacks 99 percent of the necessary funding and demands a serious proposal with full funding. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' budget motion for containing sloppy figures and lack of funding for a reform. Argues that the care allowance is an injustice for professional groups who are not allowed to work when they are slightly ill. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition was not part of the agreement on the fiscal framework. Denies the link between tax cuts and money from the sick and emphasizes that the government has invested in welfare and succeeded in lowering inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that the sickness benefit has its own appropriation and is not linked to the payroll taxes. Warns that deficit targets lead to higher interest rates, higher national debt and a poorer credit rating in the long term. Read the speech
- Rejects the figures mentioned as no election manifesto has been presented. Argues that Sweden has low debt, falling unemployment and high growth compared to other EU countries. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has a good track record when it comes to fulfilling election promises and emphasizes that they are good at taking responsibility through tough priorities and savings on the expenditure side. Read the speech
Economic policy, tax cuts, unemployment and inflation debate
- Argues that the government has improved the economy, lowered the tax burden to the lowest level in over 50 years and reduced child poverty. Suggests that Sweden needs continued trust to build nuclear power and secure the energy supply. Read the speech
- Argues that freedom of action requires low indebtedness and tougher priorities on the expenditure side. Criticizes the opposition for wanting to have deficit targets, increase aid as well as invest in climate measures that benefit subsidy contractors. Read the speech
- Argues that negotiations on ministerial posts take place after an election and not before. Claims that income inequalities have decreased thanks to the Tidö parties' budget policy, where the lowest income decile has been strengthened more than the highest. Read the speech
- Argues that income inequalities have decreased through implemented tax cuts and reforms. Claims that the safety net has been strengthened twice and that the subsidy rate for medicines has increased. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has strengthened the [akassan] by raising the ceiling and expanding the scope. Asks how a reform could be pushed through without a majority and points out that pensioners have received a tax cut three times. Read the speech
- Asks how Vänsterpartiet will push through its policy without its own majority. Argues that the government and Sverigedemokraterna have strengthened the a-kassa and that a reduction is reasonable since the a-kassa is a temporary transition insurance. Read the speech
- Expresses pride in the pace of reform and the results that the Tidö parties have achieved during the mandate period. Denies that people are deported for working and emphasizes that increased wage requirements for labor migrants will remain in place. Read the speech
- Argues that the reforms that have been pushed through will endure. Claims that the country now has a functioning and well-balanced policy for labor immigration. Read the speech
- Urges to skip the rhetoric about being "bought". Argues that the economic and family policy has reduced income inequalities and reduced child poverty. Read the speech
- Argues that new statistics show that child poverty has decreased during the mandate period. Explains that the party made a democratic decision regarding profits in schools over ten years ago. Read the speech
Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency
- Argues that the party has implemented necessary reforms and defeated inflation through tax cuts. Warns of an upcoming energy crisis and asks if the Prime Minister is willing to take measures even if they are disliked by the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has turned the economy around and defeated inflation. Asks if the Prime Minister is prepared to prioritize Swedish households and prices on energy and fuels over the EU's climate agreements. Read the speech
Sweden's euro introduction: L for, M study, SD V MP against
- Opposeses the abolition of the krona as the currency is linked to Sweden's independence. Criticizes the introduction of the euro because it involves an enormous risk-taking with the Swedish people's prosperity and a guarantee for other countries' banks. Read the speech
- Argues that the people have said no to the euro in previous referendums. Asks if those who are driving the issue are prepared to pose the question to the people before the krona is abolished. Criticizes the banking union as Swedish tax money risks saving weak Southern European banks. Assures that the party will not contribute to the abolition of the Swedish currency. Read the speech
- Argues that the question of the euro is not included in the Tidö Agreement. Explains that the parties have focused on implementing the agreement and that the question has not been given much time. Read the speech
- Opposeses the appointment of an inquiry into the euro because it implies wanting to go in a certain direction. Argues that independence is an important aspect and proposes instead a Scandinavian currency alliance. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Argues that the Tidö parties are the only government-capable alternative because they have a united economic line. Wants to lower income taxes, electricity tax, and food VAT to strengthen household finances. Criticizes the opposition for wanting to raise taxes on work, savings, and housing as well as stopping nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem with unemployment is not due to an individual person but to previous migration policy. Argues that unemployment will decrease in line with the increase in Sweden's growth. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats are taking the credit for the economic management during the pandemic. Argues that the success was due to a cooperative finance committee and massive stimuli rather than the Social Democrats' merit. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats stand behind the conclusions reached in the parliamentary committee. Points out that smaller municipalities have a good economic situation and that they are present in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate is undermined and loses its sense and reason every time Martin Ådahl speaks. Confirms that the Sweden Democrats stand behind the parliamentary committee's conclusions. Read the speech
- Says no to participating in the introduction of the euro. Argues that the Sweden Democrats are putting a stop to a Swedish entry into the euro cooperation and do not want to abolish the own currency, monetary policy or exchange rate policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the introduction of the euro is not relevant. Criticizes that it implies a loss of independent monetary policy as well as that Swedish taxpayers would have to guarantee for Southern European banks. Read the speech
- Argues that the welfare system has been strengthened through raised ceilings and broadened scope. Argues that the marginal tax is still too high and should be lowered further so that the state does not take more than half of the salary. Read the speech
- Argues that the unemployment insurance should be a temporary transition insurance and that a reduction in the fund is therefore reasonable. Advocates the principle that the state should not take out more than half in tax and wants to lower the marginal taxes further. Read the speech
- Argues that the high unemployment is due to an irresponsible migration policy and that one should not deny the statistics regarding foreign-born individuals. Suggests that the budget reduces unemployment by making it more profitable to work and wants to invest in the university college. Read the speech
- Criticizes the current migration policy as an explanation for the problems. Argues that lower income taxes increase the incentives to work and advocates for education adapted to the labor market's needs to reduce mismatch. Read the speech
Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Argues that the Tidö parties have strengthened household finances through lowered taxes on income, fuel, and preschool fees. Asks if the Prime Minister is prepared to further lower the electricity tax and remove the automatic indexing. Read the speech
Budget bill debate: lowest tax burden in 50 years and defense
- Argues that the Tidö parties' budget policy makes everyday life easier for ordinary people through lowered taxes on electricity, fuel, aviation, and food. Wants to expand nuclear power for stable electricity prices and emphasizes that the budget leads to lower inflation and interest rates. Read the speech
- Argues that reduced taxes on income, fuel, electricity, and food VAT have substantially increased households' purchasing power. Claims that an average family with children receives an increased disposable income of 5,050 kronor per month net. Read the speech
- Argues that there are arguments for removing the grace periods. Points out, however, that the empirical evidence shows that sickness rates increase sharply and that employees in childcare need to be able to stay home. Read the speech
- Argues that he cannot say that the budget does not apply because he has been involved in the negotiations. Points out that a separate set of rules for public employees within childcare and healthcare is not included in the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the targeted income tax cuts have focused on low- and middle-income earners. Claims that the combined effects of reduced taxes and fees have strengthened a typical two-child family. Read the speech
- Argues that the cash register has been strengthened at two occasions. Denies that the food giants have extremely high margins and argues that lowered electricity taxes are more important than the experts' opinions for ordinary people. Read the speech
- Argues that the question is wrongly posed. Expresses satisfaction that fuel prices are now below the average in the Nordics and the EU after the escalating reduction obligation has been abolished. Asks if the opposing party wants to return to the old policy. Read the speech
- Argues that not everyone can afford electric cars and that the technology is not fully developed. Advocates for nuclear power to reduce dependence on the outside world and argues that wind power does not provide the same system benefit. Read the speech
- Argues that workers receive tax cuts and that it is incorrect to claim that they receive less money in their pockets. Claims that the government has strengthened the [akassan] on two occasions during the mandate period. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction of the marginal tax is a step in the right direction and poses a counter-question about whether the tax had been higher under the Green Party's rule. Wants to lower the electricity tax and halve the food VAT to make things easier for wage earners and families with children. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Argues that the government has lowered inflation and increased growth and criticizes the Social Democrats' economic policy, which would lead to a catastrophic decrease in GDP. Wants to stop the Social Democrats' proposals on forced mixing and the dismantling of private welfare initiatives. Read the speech
- Asks what the Social Democrats' policy implies when they want to forcibly mix the population. Argues that guaranteed pension recipients have had a stronger economic development than ordinary wage earners because their pensions are indexed with inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that increased drug prices are due to inflation rather than political decisions and that the state now takes a larger share of the cost than before. Advocates for the principle that the state should at most take half of a wage increase. Read the speech
- Argues that the government base has been the most reform-oriented in modern times and that the Sweden Democrats have had great influence. Claims that lower fuel and electricity prices as well as tax cuts for wage earners, pensioners and savers are a result of implemented measures. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has fought inflation, which has enabled the Riksbank to lower the policy rate. Claims that they have lowered taxes for wage earners and pensioners as well as increased the guaranteed pension. Read the speech
- Notes that a report shows that refugee immigration has been economically costly since 1983. Argues that one must be able to discuss facts openly without letting emotions or political correctness rule. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party adds values to facts instead of addressing economic problems. Argues that the tax on labor should be lowered to make it more attractive to work. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party's budget policy would have increased inflation because they want to run the state with a deficit and borrow money. Notes that the government has done something for groups with tight economic margins by increasing several compensations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's proposal on climate investments with borrowed money as it risks leading to higher inflation. Argues that a deliberate policy of deficits and increased national debt conflicts with the fiscal framework. Read the speech
Grocery prices: food price commission, tax cuts and EU policy
- Argues that the fight against inflation has been successful and that household purchasing power is now increasing. Claims that high food prices are due to poor harvests, the war in Ukraine, and the EU's climate policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the temporary food inflation will fall when raw material prices drop. Points out that the strong krona provides cheaper import of food and emphasizes that the Swedish economy is strong enough to take measures if inflation persists. Read the speech
- Argues that the child allowance is not a targeted measure for poverty reduction. Claims that high prices are due to surcharges at the national and EU level that affect farmers, producers, and traders. Read the speech
- Argues that the child allowance is not a targeted measure because it also benefits wealthy households. Claims that increased guaranteed pensions, sickness benefit, and sickness compensation are significantly more targeted measures for the poorest. Read the speech
- Argues that the marginal tax rate is still too high. Claims that the principle of retaining half of a pay raise is pleasant and that the tax cut is self-financing through increased employment. Read the speech
- Means that the figure of 125 percent comes from the National Audit Office's report. Claims that tax cuts for wage earners, pensioners and families with children, as well as lower fuel prices, can be implemented simultaneously. Read the speech
- Denies having advocated for increased food imports. Argues that food inflation is temporary but is prepared to take measures if the situation worsens. Proposes that the tax on food be lowered. Read the speech
- Argues that EU measures that the Center Party voted through affect farmers negatively. Criticizes that these measures drive up prices for both producers and consumers. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has done a lot to strengthen household finances through tax cuts. Claims that they have also lowered the guaranteed pension, sickness benefit, and sickness allowance, as well as made it cheaper to refuel cars. Read the speech
- Argues that the current food situation is temporary as raw material prices are falling globally. Criticizes the Green Party's EU votes which have created cost additions for producers, which drives up consumer prices. Read the speech
Spring budget and economic policy tax cuts for high earners
- Argues that the Tidö parties strengthen defense capabilities and stimulate the economy through tax cuts, educational places, and support for the countryside. Criticizes Miljöpartiet and Kommunistpartiet for advocating irresponsible deficits and defends the government's policy regarding the justice system, migration, and a strong krona. Read the speech
- Criticizes that taxpayers' and pensioners' money has been invested in the high-risk project Northvolt. Argues that the Social Democrats bear the responsibility for the project's failure and should apologize. Advocates that investments should be made with private funds, not tax money. Read the speech
- Argues that a comprehensive dental care reform is being pushed through. Explains that increased drug prices are not a political decision but are due to market forces, while the state covers the absolute lion's share of the costs. Read the speech
- Argues that the change in the high-cost protection is due to increased drug prices. Explains that the reduction in the marginal tax rate has been financed through increased employment, which means that the state receives more tax revenue despite a lower tax rate. Read the speech
- Argues that they are implementing a wise and well-balanced economic policy. Highlights investments in road maintenance in rural areas as well as the upgrading of justice authorities and the Prison and Probation Service. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax for pensioners has been lowered and the guaranteed pension has been significantly increased. Explains that more expensive medicines are due to inflation and not on political decisions. Read the speech
- Argues that reduced taxes on agricultural diesel and fuel makes it cheaper to be a farmer and strengthens the food sector. Points out that levies from the EU are the main reason for the low self-sufficiency rate. Read the speech
- Argues that the goal of an 80 percent self-sufficiency rate has not been achieved. Asks who is to implement the plan and argues that higher diesel prices would not increase the self-sufficiency rate. Read the speech
- Argues that it is impossible to predict exactly how the global situation will develop due to the rapid pace of change. Claims that it is necessary to present a spring budget despite the uncertain climate. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has a plan to handle different outcomes. Points out that Sweden's economy is affected by international factors such as the German economy and global trade flows. Read the speech
State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Wants to strengthen growth and security through tax relief for ordinary people, lowered marginal taxes and reduced aid. Argues that the opposition lacks a coherent line and advocates for moving away from the surplus goal to finance investments. Criticizes the Green Party's aid budget and warns against increased public spending within the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that the return migration allowance is economically reasonable because it reduces costs for people who do not work or pay taxes. Wants to significantly increase the allowance and evaluate the reform. Read the speech
- Argues that the return grant is an economic plus because the costs for the grant decrease when people return to their home countries. Explains that unemployment in Sweden decreases if unemployed foreigners return, which is a wise policy. Read the speech
- Responds that the party has pushed for enormous investments in the justice system and the Armed Forces. Also argues that they have implemented wise tax cuts for wage earners and pensioners, as well as removed taxes on plastic bags and flights. Read the speech
- Argues that pension should be regarded as wages and therefore be taxed equally. Points out that the sickness benefit and the guarantee pension have been adjusted in a way that does not follow the normal wage development. Read the speech
- Explains that the tax cut is possible because the self-financing rate is 125 percent, which increases the state's resources. Argues that the budget allocates money for a major dental care reform that will be completed in 2026. Read the speech
- Argues that dental care is already heavily subsidized and that it is not obvious how much it should be. Explains that the reform prioritizes the elderly due to capacity challenges but that the ambition is to roll it out for all age groups. Read the speech
- Notes that the Green Party prioritizes international aid over Swedish taxpayers. Argues that low electricity prices are a positive problem for consumers and emphasizes the importance of predictable electricity production for frequency stability. Read the speech
- Argues that the increase in pharmaceutical costs is due to external factors and not political decisions. Explains that it takes a long time to build both nuclear and wind power, and suggests gas as an alternative. Read the speech
Budget bill: growth, taxes, welfare, infrastructure and nuclear
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- States that they will not proceed with proposals that worsen the sickness insurance. Argues that claims about large cuts in the unemployment and sickness insurance are scaremongering without substance. Read the speech
- Argues that the image of a crisis is incorrect as money has been allocated to municipalities and regions. Points out that the expenditures for the regions will decrease significantly next year due to reduced pension expenditures. Read the speech
- Argues that the increase of the ceiling in the akassan is a reinforcement rather than a deterioration. Confirms that people who are entitled to transfers in the social security system should not have to wait for them. Read the speech
- Argues that the latest reform of the unemployment insurance fund is cost-neutral and does not involve any savings. Points out that Vänsterpartiet does not have a monopoly on handling health insurance issues. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform of the unemployment insurance fund is net cost-neutral based on the department's data. Confirms that the job tax credit aims to make it more profitable to work and welcomes that the tax discrepancy between salary and pension is gone. Read the speech
- Argues that the primary way to combat unemployment is to lower income taxes to make it more profitable to work. Also suggests that expanded "växa-stöd" (growth support) in yrkesvux can increase employability. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a difference between those born domestically and those born abroad when it comes to unemployment. Suggests that measures to target support towards smaller companies should not be ruled out and should be kept as an option during a weak economic climate. Read the speech
- Argues that inflation has pushed up costs for both households and the public sector. Responds that the budget contains 4.5 billion kronor for healthcare and denies that the government has created a healthcare crisis. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions receive subsidies because their expenditures decrease next year. Criticizes the Green Party's previous budget policy for being unfunded and argues that their proposals would worsen inflation. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Argues that inflation has been successfully combated through a well-balanced economic policy and criticizes the previous government's policy regarding electricity prices and fuel prices. Advocates for prioritization of internal and external security, increased armament and military support to Ukraine. Also criticizes state loans to private companies with a green profile as a waste of taxpayers' money. Read the speech
- Argues that the investment of 6 billion SEK in healthcare is well-considered. Denies having proposed deteriorations of the health insurance and emphasizes that the a-kassan has been strengthened twice. Criticizes state ownership and investments in private operations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that his criticism of the use of taxpayers' money is dismissed as a culture war. Argues that the government has given permanent supplements to municipalities and regions, including healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the economy has been strengthened through raised ceilings and more qualified. Suggests that the best solution for the construction crisis is an economic policy that allows the Riksbank to continue lowering the interest rate. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal implies a strengthening of the a-kassa because the ceiling is raised and more people will qualify. Explains that the tapering off after 100 days is a reasonable balance to weigh the need for compensation against the need not to be unemployed for too long. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party is a threat to economic growth. Advocates that economic growth is a prerequisite for being able to solve climate-related problems. Read the speech
- Means that he is not against all climate policy but rather much of the Green Party's policy. Criticizes the Green Party's climate policy for being hostile to growth and argues that they oppose nuclear power despite the need for electrification. Read the speech
- Criticizes that taxpayers' money is being risked in high-risk venture companies. Argues that one must protect taxpayers' money much more than is done today for the sake of political legitimacy. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should invest in basic infrastructure to attract business activities. Criticizes that the state invests money in individual companies as it distorts competition and sidelines the market economy. Read the speech
Spring budget priorities: nuclear power, healthcare and education
- Argues that the government has won the battle against inflation through accountability and is allocating funds to regions, welfare, and the correctional services. Criticizes public support for companies and emphasizes the need for increased defense upgrades. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction of the reduction obligation has lowered the price of diesel and thus lowered inflation. Claims that the opposition's proposal for an increased reduction obligation would have led to significantly higher fuel prices and higher inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that the unemployment insurance fund has been strengthened at two occasions and that the sickness insurance has not worsened. Claims that what is best for the construction sector is for inflation to fall so that the Riksbank can lower interest rates. Read the speech
- Argues that the reinforcement of the a-kassan is permanent, unlike previous measures. Criticizes the investment support for only benefiting developers and emphasizes that the rotavdrag is now increased and separated from the rutavdrag. Read the speech
- Underlines that the Sverigedemokraternas starting point is not to worsen the sickness insurance. Argues that it is not responsible to give one hundred percent guarantees or prophecies about the future. Read the speech
- Means that there are no sharp proposals on the table of the Riksdag. Means that one should review the investigation's proposals and either reject bad ones or contribute to good proposals. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the 88 billion in public funds mentioned specifically concerns investments in the private company Northvolt. Expresses concern that public funds are going to private companies and criticizes the Center Party's enthusiasm for this. Read the speech
- Expresses skepticism towards large involvements of public capital. Argues that it is not the taxpayers' task to finance companies without the companies themselves creating profitability. Read the speech
- Argues that it is up to each individual to choose which car they want to buy. Emphasizes that one should not receive subsidies for car purchases and that one must pay what the car costs. Read the speech
- Argues that the global oil system is more complex than the previous speaker claims. Explains that it would not change Putin's economic situation if Sweden stopped buying oil from Russia. Read the speech
State Budget 2024: Tax cuts, welfare crisis and subsidies
- Requests approval of the committee's proposal and argues that the budget resolves tax injustices, lowers fuel prices and prioritizes security. Criticizes the opposition's expansive fiscal policy and the state's role as a venture capitalist. Asks what the opposition's alternatives mean for taxes, migration, and energy. Read the speech
- Argues that the real estate sector's problems are due to high interest rates rather than inflation. Criticizes government investment subsidies as ineffective and argues that the solution is to combat inflation so that the Riksbank can lower the interest rate. Read the speech
- Argues that the crisis is not caused by the budget bill but by increased interest rates due to high inflation. Claims that the government's budget is correct because inflation is under control and the interest rate hikes are subsiding. Read the speech
- Rejects that the government's actions are a betrayal and argues that the substantial, permanent supplements to municipalities and regions are intended to prevent layoffs. Read the speech
- Argues that inflation creates an inevitable "steel bath" for wage earners, pensioners, companies, and public activities. Criticizes expansive fiscal policy and large deficits as this exacerbates inflation and hinders future interest rate cuts. Read the speech
- Informs that the reduction obligation and tax cuts on fuels will come into force within a month. Argues that hate speech is a problem in Sweden and that one should be able to point this out without attacking the messenger. Read the speech
- Means that he is open to dialogue with the business community. Clarifies that he is not against risky entrepreneurship, but opposes the state using taxpayers' money for such projects. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that taxpayers' money is being used in a way that he would not invest his own money in. Argues that politicians should view taxpayers' money with the same consideration as their own. Read the speech
- Argues that high electricity bills are due to the decommissioning of nuclear power. Points out that the party has implemented initiatives for low- and middle-income earners, such as higher unemployment benefits, extended housing allowance and lowered fuel prices. Read the speech
Budget bill priorities: welfare, defense, and inflation
- Argues that the budget prioritizes fighting inflation, defense buildup, and additional resources for the justice system. Wants to lower taxes for middle-income earners, lower fuel taxes, and abolish the plastic bag tax. Stands behind the budget bill and emphasizes permanent state grants to municipalities. Read the speech
- Asks how much the Social Democrats want to increase the fuel tax in their proposal. Points out that many families with children are dependent on the car and that the Social Democrats previously chose to increase the tax on fuels. Read the speech
- Questions about the Social Democrats' stance on tax cuts on fuel. Argues that the government can control the taxes even if they cannot determine the actual price. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous Social Democratic government's tax legislation which created an injustice for persons born in 1957. Argues that the budget bill corrects this by ensuring that these individuals do not pay higher taxes than other age groups. Read the speech
- Dismisses the claim about a special tax for persons with functional variations as completely bizarre. Clarifies that no such tax exists. Read the speech
- Argues that many people with functional variations contribute to the labor market and have income from service. Criticizes the claim that people with functional variations do not have a role to fill in the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform for dental care is underway and will be implemented during the mandate period. Confirms that the issue is included in the Tidö Agreement and that the government has not released it. Read the speech
- Argues that the dental care reform is underway and will be implemented during the mandate period according to the Tidö Agreement. Explains that the prioritization of elderly people with the worst oral health is necessary as the capacity of dental care is limited. Read the speech
- Argues that the view on Fit for 55 has not affected the budget process. Explains that the fuel price is affected by many factors, but that the tax on diesel during 2024 will be at the EU's minimum level. Read the speech
- Criticizes the process for the budget negotiations as baroque. Argues that there is a need to lower the tax on fuels for those who live outside urban areas. Dismisses the Centerpartiets proposal as unrealistic and unfeasible. Read the speech
- Argues that a rapid transition to electric cars is impossible due to a lack of electricity supply. Emphasizes the importance of domestic fossil-free electricity production, such as nuclear power, to avoid the society coming to a standstill. Read the speech
- Argues that no crown should go to Russia and that companies should withdraw from the country. Points out that nuclear power is expensive and that the current power grid cannot support a fully electrified fleet due to previous decisions. Read the speech
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Argues that a neutral fiscal policy is necessary to combat inflation. Criticizes the opposition's budget deficit and warns that the Hybrit project will lead to large losses for taxpayers. Read the speech
- Explains that the party does not sit in the Pensions Group but hopes for an invitation to be able to present constructive proposals. Argues that elderly care has not been cut but has received large additions in the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the supplement of 12 billion has already reached municipalities and regions for their own prioritization. Defends measures for ordinary people, such as electricity support and lowered fuel prices, and criticizes the Left Party's policy which would raise taxes for one million wage earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the state needs to prioritize more strictly on the expenditure side because inflation affects everyone. Explains that decisions regarding additional subsidies to municipalities and regions depend on upcoming forecasts. Safeguards taxpayers' money against risky investments. Read the speech
- Argues that the state owns large parts of the industry with the taxpayers' money. Asks where the energy required for the project shall come from and questions why the project does not attract private investors. Read the speech
- Wants to push for tax relief on primary electricity and fuel to dampen inflation. Argues that the need for additional supplements to municipalities and regions depends on future forecasts and the development of inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not unusual for the autumn budget to not be ready in mid-June. Suggests that priority should be given to lowered taxes on input goods such as electricity and fuel instead of large income tax cuts to combat inflation. Read the speech
- Asks about the price of milk for farmers. Criticizes that the project for fossil-free steel is financed with tax money instead of private investments. Asks where the necessary electricity will come from. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that tax money is being lost in the project due to the state's role as a market actor. Asks where the energy required for the project will come from and argues that the tax on agricultural diesel is already reduced to the minimum level. Read the speech
Economy, school, climate and social reforms party debate
- Wants to double the sentences for gang criminals and abolish volume discounts. Proposes a restrictive immigration policy where one performs their duty before demanding rights. Criticizes the reduction obligation as a non-scalable experiment that does not affect emissions. Wants to lower the tax on fuels. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Social Democrats actually believe that nuclear power has a future in Sweden. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having made nuclear power unprofitable through the electricity tax and for voting for the premature decommissioning of reactors. Read the speech
- Repeats that wind power is environmentally harmful, unpredictable and weather-dependent. Criticizes the Social Democrats for trying to remove the concept of fossil-free in order to target nuclear power and points out that previous decisions on decommissioning reactors have raised electricity prices. Argues that the lack of consistency between words and actions affects the investment climate for nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that the economic situation is serious and emphasizes the need to secure Sweden's Nato membership. Also wants Sweden to continue to upgrade its armed forces in order to be able to protect the country and safeguard its territorial integrity. Read the speech
- Highlights that 12 billion SEK has been allocated to the municipal sector and argues that municipalities and regions must prioritize tough on the expenditure side. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has allocated 12 billion SEK to the municipal sector and is prepared to do more. Asks if Vänsterpartiet is critical of the automatic indexations of income thresholds, guaranteed pension, sickness benefit, sickness compensation, and parental leave. Read the speech
- Argues that preventive measures are included in the budget bill and does not share the view that they are missing. Claims that the line the Tidö parties have chosen for law and order is right and correct. Read the speech
- Highlights that the party has allocated 12 billion kronor to the municipal sector. Argues that households, companies, and the public sector must prioritize more strictly on the expenditure side. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's climate measures are meaningless if other countries do not change their emissions. Suggests that Sweden should instead focus on innovation and export of technology where the country is prominent. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent is putting words in his mouth. Argues that one should stop with inefficient measures and instead expand nuclear power to secure stable and cheap energy. Read the speech
- Highlights that the Sweden Democrats, together with the government parties, have lowered the tax on agricultural diesel and lowered the reduction obligation. Criticizes the Centre Party for opposing these reforms and asks why they are pursuing a policy that would raise the diesel price. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction obligation lacks effect on emissions. Criticizes the Centerpartiet for having opposed a tax reduction on fuel amounting to 6.7 billion kronor. Read the speech
Government health proposal and economic priorities debate
- Aims to strengthen internal and external security through resource additions to defense, the justice system, and correctional services. Proposes to extend and strengthen the housing allowance as well as lower electricity tax and fuel tax to dampen inflation and strengthen competitiveness. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having increased the nuclear power tax despite warnings about power shortages and reduced competitiveness. Asks if Mikael Damberg regrets the decision regarding the premature decommissioning of Ringhals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a shutdown of nuclear power was voted through. Argues that targeted taxes have made nuclear power unprofitable and that electricity prices would have been 30–45 percent lower if Ringhals 1 and 2 were still operational. Read the speech
- Argues that the government base is cooperating to implement the agreement. Criticizes the opposition for lacking alternatives and accuses them of wanting to raise fuel taxes, maintain the reduction obligation as well as having previously voted for the decommissioning of nuclear power. Read the speech
- Proposes to extend and strengthen the housing allowance. Argues that the given supplements to municipalities and regions are enormous and cannot be called cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that several reforms can be carried out simultaneously. Claims that the increased housing allowance will improve the economic standard for 111,000 families with children. Points out that the housing allowance is more effective than the child allowance because it is income-based. Read the speech
- Denies that the party advocates for the removal of the quarantine deduction. Argues that instead there should be special rules for certain professional groups, such as staff within preschool and healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats have a clear line regarding different rules for different professional groups. Notes that both sickness benefit and sickness allowance have been indexed upwards in line with inflation. Read the speech
- Corrects the information that the tax on agricultural diesel is reduced during the entire budget period. Argues that the fuel tax is a point tax that cannot be targeted geographically and that proposals for geographical differentiation are therefore not realistic. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party's proposal of different prices depending on geographical location as unrealistic and non-feasible. Argues that the party is clear about wanting to lower the tax and emphasizes that the tax on agricultural diesel is lowered to the minimum level. Read the speech
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- Asks which parties voted for the proposal that created the tax gap. Argues that the Sverigedemokraterna voted no and therefore are not responsible for the injustice. Read the speech
Household finances: S, M, and V debate inflation measures
- Argues that costs in the production sector should be lowered by removing the tax on agricultural diesel and proposes targeted measures for the economically most vulnerable households, such as an increased housing allowance. Criticizes the opposition's proposals for increased fuel taxes and doubled reduction obligation which would raise food prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition's policy leads to higher electricity prices and inflation. Emphasizes that the government has lowered fuel taxes, increased the mileage allowance, and strengthened the housing supplement. Wants to lower the reduction obligation and build new nuclear power to combat inflation. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Social Democrats' electricity bill emergency as an ill-considered and unrealistic reform. Argues that an increased child allowance is an inefficient reform because it goes to everyone, and instead advocates for targeting support to economically vulnerable families with children via the housing allowance. Read the speech
- Argues that the criticism regarding passivity is incorrect as measures have been taken. Points out that sickness benefit and sickness compensation have been increased, that the higher level in the unemployment insurance has been made permanent, and that fuel prices will fall. Read the speech
- Means that the ambition to reform the pension system's allocations remains. Hopes that the Sweden Democrats can join the Pension Group in order to be able to work together with them on these issues. Read the speech
- Notes that the opposition's proposal implies increased fuel taxes and a reduction obligation. Argues that the government's reform lowers the fuel price by up to six kronor per liter and wants to push for further tax reliefs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party's model for price differentiation as unrealistic and unfeasible. Argues that all parties must negotiate with each other to reach majorities and create change. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and high energy price measures
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
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- Argues that the Social Democrats are pursuing a contradictory policy by proposing more expensive fuel while simultaneously criticizing tax cuts. Also criticizes the Social Democrats for not meeting the one percent goal for aid despite their criticism. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition's proposals are life-threatening because they fuel inflation through expansive policies and increased taxes for workers. Wants to lower fuel taxes, reduce the reduction obligation, and invest in defense, the justice system, and nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that part of the fuel reduction occurs at the turn of the year 2023 and a larger part at the turn of the year 2024. Criticizes the Center Party's proposal as unfeasible and unrealistic and argues that the countryside benefits from lowered fuel prices and increased travel deduction. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that the travel deduction benefits city dwellers at the expense of the countryside and calls it a fantasy. Explains that the tax cut occurs in stages depending on the world market price. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget does not contain decisions on general tax cuts due to high inflation. Emphasizes that the budget contains positive indexations and additional resources for welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that automatic mechanisms protect weaker groups such as guaranteed pension recipients. Denies that taxes have been raised for ordinary wage earners and argues that higher public spending would drive up inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government's decision to phase out nuclear power has led to high electricity prices. Criticizes previous increases in the reduction obligation and fuel taxes and rejects the need to raise taxes for large groups of wage earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the decommissioning of nuclear power was a deliberate political decision. Claims that the state, as the owner of Vattenfall, directs the company's decisions and that the policy has led to today's situation. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is not in a climate crisis. Claims that the reduction obligation is harmful to the climate and that the correlation between car driving and temperature is weak. Read the speech
- Rejects the dystopian starting point regarding climate change and argues that Sweden needs high competitiveness to be strong. Points out that the correlation between car driving and global warming is very weak or non-existent. Read the speech
Budget bill consequences for welfare, economy and climate
- Argues that the budget is a good start and emphasizes that the unemployment and sickness insurance are maintained. Wants to lower fuel taxes, lower the diesel tax for agriculture, implement a dental care reform as well as increase the freedom of choice in the premium pension. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget bill is a good start. Explains that complex reforms and long-term mismanagement require time to rectify and promises to drive development within the framework of the government support. Read the speech
- Explains that the tax cut for high-income earners occurs automatically through indexing and is not a decision. Criticizes the previous Finance Minister's policy which led to the current situation and defends the work of rolling back fuel taxes. Read the speech
- Argues that no changes have occurred regarding the indexing of the threshold levels. Promises that further reductions in fuel prices, mileage compensation, and the reduction obligation will be implemented, as well as that more tax cuts are on the way. Read the speech
- Argues that it has not had time to implement any major reforms of the complex pension system since the government has only been in power for three weeks. Explains that the goal is increased contributions to the pension system in order to raise pensions. Read the speech
- Argues that major reforms in the pension system cannot be implemented in a short period of time. Urges a high tone in the debate and hopes for a future consensus regarding the pension system. Read the speech
- Admits that the promise of lower diesel prices was premature. Explains that the reduction occurs in stages through tax cuts, increased mileage compensation, and the phasing out of the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the reductions in the diesel price occur in two steps, first at the turn of the year 2022 and then 2023. Argues that the need for tax cuts depends on the world market price and that the need decreases if prices are low. Read the speech
- Explains that complex reforms take time. Argues that the dental care reform should be implemented during the mandate period and that the coalition partners agree on this. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.