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Patrik Björck (S)

Former member of the Riksdag · 155 speeches in 52 debates since 20 October 2022

What Patrik Björck 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. Trust in government and Prime Minister's actions and reforms

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:570 om tillit till regeringsmakten · 11 August 2026

    • Criticizes that the Prime Minister does not answer the questions personally but lets a junior minister take over the responsibility. Argues that the Prime Minister's actions and the family's use of the Prime Minister's residence for private business interests undermines trust in the government. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Finance Minister's assessment of the Swedish economy as it is not shared by the Fiscal Policy Council. Argues that the Prime Minister's actions and private interests damage trust and asks how the government will restore this trust. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Prime Minister has poor confidence and that there is a crisis in the Moderate Party because of this. Criticizes that the government has not implemented the promised population registration reform. Read the speech
  2. Labor market policy: work principle and skills shortages

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:556 om arbetsmarknadspolitik · 22 June 2026

    • Argues that the Minister for Employment does not answer the questions and criticizes that the government repeats a 20-year-old slogan about the work principle that has previously failed. Points out that the skills shortage is the real problem that the government fails to solve. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the minister repeats a failed slogan-based policy regarding the work line. Argues that right-wing governments have historically caused high unemployment and low growth and demands a concrete labor market policy that responds to the needs of the business sector. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's labor market policy as a failure and argues that the deterioration of the welfare system has never worked. Argues that the government uses number-trixing regarding the national debt and that their policy is desperate and failed. Read the speech
  3. Economic policy distributional effects and state finances debate

    Svar på interpellationerna 2025/26:511 och 539 om den ekonomiska politikens fördelningseffekter och statens finanser · 18 June 2026

    • Asks how Sweden can have sound public finances despite right-wing governments consistently delivering higher national debt and unemployment. Argues that it is the Social Democratic governments that have cleaned up after the right's economic policy. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's policy for having led to higher unemployment and national debt during the last four right-wing governments. Argues that the tax cuts are financed with loans and primarily benefit the rich and powerful. Read the speech
    • Argues that right-wing politics has failed with growth and unemployment reduction and that the national debt has increased under all four modern right-wing governments. Wants to build the welfare state, combat unemployment and promote growth through social democratic policies. Read the speech
  4. Elderly right to choose staff gender for personal hygiene

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:496 om rätten att välja kön på personal · 5 June 2026

    • Criticizes that the government does not answer the questions in the interpellation. Asks how the government intends to design the proposal on the right to choose biological sex for personnel and if they can fulfill their promises. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Minister avoids answering questions about biological sex. Argues that the government is systematically backing away from the Prime Minister's promise and that the investigation will not take place in the near future. Read the speech
    • Refers to the Prime Minister's statement that biological sex should be decisive in more situations. Argues that the Prime Minister, during the question period, gave a specific promise regarding the right to choose biological sex and described it as something simple. Read the speech
  5. Healthcare priorities: reform agenda, queue figures and regions

    Prioriteringar inom hälso- och sjukvården · 16 April 2026

    • Proposes approval of reservation 15 to repeal the Gender Identity Act. Criticizes the law for being based on misconceptions that gender is elective and argues that it threatens equality as well as the women's movement's work. Read the speech
  6. Swedish Customs cash controls at internal border expansion

    Kontroller av kontanta medel vid den inre gränsen · 24 February 2026

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for expanded powers for Tullverket to control cash at the internal border. Argues that the authority needs additional funds and resources to be able to carry out the new tasks and combat crime. Read the speech
    • Asks whether the government has deliberately prioritized tax cuts over granting the appropriations that Tullverket needs to perform its new tasks. Expresses concern that the agency lacks resources to carry out the agreed tasks. Read the speech
    • Asks what Customs [Tullverket] needs in terms of staffing and tools to perform its new tasks. Argues that the current appropriation is not sufficient to fulfill the missions and criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts. Read the speech
  7. Wolf hunting 2026: KD and S debate population and licenses

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:131 om vargjakt 2026 · 5 February 2026

    • Criticizes the minister for not answering the questions and argues that the wolf population is increasing uncontrollably despite promises to halve it. Points out that the wolf is a pest that damages the countryside and biodiversity. Read the speech
    • Points out that a social democratic-led government gave more licenses in one year than the current government has in four years. Criticizes that the Minister for Rural Affairs has not delivered results and that zero licenses have been allocated for 2026. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government's appointed EU commissioner advocates a precautionary principle that hinders hunting. Argues that the government's policy has led to zero wolves allocated in this year's license hunt despite previous promises of a more effective hunt. Read the speech
  8. VAT on parking spaces: M proposes investigation into rules

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:113 om moms på parkeringsplatser · 14 November 2025

    • Criticizes that the speaker tries to cast a veil of fog and bring irrelevant people into the debate. Argues that the post is a cautionary example of how one should not behave in the chamber. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the opponent for being rude and argues that Social Democratic policy is better for car owners than Moderate policy. Describes the opponent's previous contribution as bottom-of-the-barrel. Read the speech
  9. Tax exemption for skills support and transition study support

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:95 om lagändring avseende skattefrihet för kompetensstöd · 14 November 2025

    • Criticizes the government for not taking action despite that the parties agree that the tax liability must be addressed. Requests an answer on when the government will return with a proposal for a legislative amendment. Read the speech
    • Expresses concern over the uncertainty regarding the outcome of the motion and the government's handling of CSN. Asks for a clear statement that the problem will be solved as well as when the motion reached the Minister for Finance. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government has not acted on the motion that was submitted in March. Argues that the government has had plenty of time to act to strengthen the Swedish model. Read the speech
  10. Uranium mining ban removal in Sweden: SD, S, and M debate

    Förbudet mot utvinning av uran tas bort · 5 November 2025

    • Syrkar approves reservations 1 and 2. Argues that members from Skaraborg will vote against their constituents' perception and criticizes the argument that the removal of the ban would not lead to any actual breach. Read the speech
  11. Stricter measures against export of stolen goods via customs

    Skärpta åtgärder mot utförsel av stöldgods · 4 June 2025

    • Welcomes the proposed measures to strengthen the Swedish Customs' crime-fighting efforts and calls for approval of the proposal. Simultaneously criticizes the government's slow handling and argues that it is unacceptable that it takes so long to implement the measures. Read the speech
    • Argues that the proposals primarily depend on Social Democratic decisiveness. Criticizes the government's tardiness and slow handling in a time of increasing gang crime. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the opponent misrepresents the decision-making process. Argues that the Social Democratic government initiated the basis for the legislation and proposes greater resources to Tullverket than the sitting government has done. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government has dragged on and let the proposal gather dust for almost one parliamentary term. Argues that the legislation is good but that it could have been implemented much faster. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is good to stop thefts, but criticizes that the current government's handling has been too slow. Points out that billions have slipped away during the waiting period and that the government should act with greater force in the future. Read the speech
  12. Recruitment of national security advisor Tobias Thyberg

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:663 om rekryteringen av ny nationell säkerhetsrådgivare · 2 June 2025

    • Criticizes that the Prime Minister does not answer the interpellation and that the recruitment of Tobias Thyberg failed. Argues that there is a lack of answer on whether lessons have been learned from previous friendship corruption or what consequences it has that the function is missing. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for acting differently depending on friendship relations and argues that the function is not in place as long as the advisor is missing. Points out that KU has not scrutinized the Prime Minister's actions. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Prime Minister has pulled the strings by publicly stating that an employee is not suitable for the position. Claims that it is the Prime Minister's responsibility that the person was informed that he no longer has his position. Read the speech
  13. Wolf hunting management and population size debate

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:661 om vargjakt · 22 May 2025

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    • Argues that the wolf policy under the current government has led to reduced lamb meat production and criticizes the Minister for Rural Affairs for taking credit for previous decisions. Demands a significantly increased allocation and simplified forms for hunting. Read the speech
    • Argues that the wolf hunt has gone in the wrong direction during the minister's time as the allocation has decreased significantly. Wants the allocation to be increased in order to be able to halve the wolf population and hopes that the minister shows practical results for the rural residents. Read the speech
  14. Healthcare priorities, gender identity and euthanasia debate

    (forts. från § 4) Prioriteringar inom hälso- och sjukvården (forts. SoU17) · 24 April 2025

    • Proposes approval of reservation 12 to overturn the unfortunate legislation on gender identity. Argues that gender is biological and that the law is based on misconceptions that threaten women, the hbt-plus community, and democracy. Read the speech
    • Denies having called the member of Parliament crazy and argues that the debate about being born in the wrong body is madness. Criticizes self-determination in gender transition as it complicates the work for gender equality. Read the speech
    • Argues that gender is something society determines and that legal gender changes must be regulated rather than based on self-determination. Criticizes that the new direction towards almost self-determination is completely the wrong way to go. Read the speech
  15. Minister for Justice knowledge of PM associate indictment

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:563 om justitieministerns kännedom om det som föranlett åtal mot en nära medarbetare till statsministern · 11 April 2025

    • Argues that it is serious that the Minister for Justice has only received information about the security breach via news reporting. Criticizes the minister for having answered questions without having obtained sufficient information, which is perceived as disrespectful towards the Riksdag. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Minister of Justice's lack of transparency and attitude towards the Parliament's power of oversight. Argues that the government cannot hide behind legal processes and questions whether the government is unaware of threats to Swedish security. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that neither the Minister for Justice nor the Prime Minister had knowledge of the serious security policy situation. Argues that the government is responsible for these issues not being registered or handled correctly at the Government Offices. Read the speech
  16. Wolf coexistence: KD wants population reduction, S wants 3x culling

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:521 om bättre samexistens med varg · 1 April 2025

    • Praises the Minister for Rural Affairs for having answered the questions. However, criticizes the minister's defensive tone and argues that the culling of wolves needs to be tripled because the wolf is a major problem and a large cost for society. Read the speech
    • Argues that he has not blamed the government but only the minister's accountability. Criticizes that the answer was not balanced but thanks for the promise of a tripling of the license hunt. Read the speech
  17. PM's role in handling national security advisor situation

    (forts.) Svar på interpellationerna 2024/25:527 och 534 om statsministerns roll i hanteringen av situationen kring den nationella säkerhetsrådgivaren · 25 March 2025

    • Criticizes that the Minister for Justice uses ongoing legal processes and KU investigations as a smokescreen to avoid answering questions. Argues that the Prime Minister has a strong confidence in a person under indictment and that it is the wrong minister answering the questions. Read the speech
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  18. PM's role in handling national security advisor situation

    Svar på interpellationerna 2024/25:527 och 534 om statsministerns roll i hanteringen av situationen kring den nationella säkerhetsrådgivaren · 25 March 2025

  19. Swedish Customs: New tools, funding and armament issues

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:377 om åtgärder för att underlätta tullens arbete · 18 March 2025

    • Argues that the new armament has created practical problems as customs officers cannot cross the borders to neighboring countries. Criticizes the Minister for Finance for a lack of political responsibility and demands concrete measures to solve these problems. Read the speech
    • Asks how the government acts politically when new rules and resources cannot be fully utilized by Tullverket. Argues that the government must take responsibility by following up on the legislation and providing resources instead of referring to the agency. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Minister for Finance for not keeping his election promises. Asks if the government follows up on follow-up problems after new legislation and argues that the government is not working actively to solve the practical problems of the customs. Read the speech
  20. Bankruptcies and industrial policy: KD vs S debate

    Svar på interpellationerna 2024/25:353 och 375 om konkurser · 25 February 2025

    • Argues that the government's lack of industrial policy, energy policy, and labor market policy leads to record-high bankruptcies. Criticizes that the government is passive and fails to create an environment where companies can survive and grow. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for not having an effective industrial policy and argues that the Minister for Enterprise nonchalantly ignores record-high bankruptcies and low growth. Wants the government to start pursuing an active policy. Read the speech
    • Corrects a statement regarding incomes for police officers and nurses. Argues that the Minister of Enterprise's intervention has led to record bankruptcies and reduced new entrepreneurship. Criticizes the government's budget policy for creating unemployment and more bankruptcies. Read the speech
  21. Friendship corruption: Government action plan and investigation

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:374 om vänskapskorruption · 21 February 2025

    • Criticizes that the government has not answered questions on how cronyism should be combated during recruitments. Argues that marketization affects corruption and proposes a specific definition of corruption. Read the speech
    • Proposes that friendship corruption be included in the new investigation. Argues that the government's proposal for strengthened criminal protection for public officials is positive. Asks about political steering of the salary setting at the Government Offices. Read the speech
    • Argues that cronyism is a major problem and a growing tendency. Criticizes that a recently completed investigation intended to provide sharp legislative proposals was shelved. Argues that one must have clear facts in order to evaluate the need for new legislation. Read the speech
  22. Unemployment management and labor market policy measures

    Svar på interpellationerna 2024/25:378 och 394 om arbetslösheten · 21 February 2025

    • Criticizes the government's policy for leading to high unemployment and a record number of bankruptcies. Argues that the government's response is wishful thinking and that the proposed measures do not work in reality. Read the speech
    • Argues that bourgeois politics leads to poorer growth and higher unemployment. Criticizes the government's passivity in handling the global economic cycle and argues that the government should invest in active labor market policy and education policy. Read the speech
    • Argues that the high employment rate is a result of long-term work from the labor movement. Criticizes that the government only mentions one point in its plan and argues that their policy will not lead to higher employment. Read the speech
  23. Prime Minister's responsibility for national security advisor

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:369 om statsministerns ansvar för rekrytering av nationell säkerhetsrådgivare · 21 February 2025

    • Criticizes the Prime Minister's weak leadership and argues that the recruitment of the security advisor was a major mistake. Asks why the Prime Minister did not overrule the security department's assessment despite having reasons to do so. Read the speech
    • Asks when the Prime Minister became aware of the irregularities and potential illegalities committed by the national security advisor. Criticizes that the Prime Minister did not make a reasonable assessment or act despite likely having known about the situation for a long time. Read the speech
    • Asks when the Prime Minister was informed in order to be able to assess his government's competence. Criticizes the lack of respect for illegalities and argues that the Prime Minister made a mistake by hiring close friends for important assignments. Read the speech
  24. 2025 budget bill economic theory and tax cuts for high earners

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:96 om den ekonomiska teorin bakom regeringens budgetproposition för 2025 · 19 December 2024

    • Criticizes the government's budget for primarily benefiting wealthy men and increasing inequality. Argues that the policy leads to worse welfare and declining growth and proposes an increased child allowance instead of tax cuts for the wealthy. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's budget is a budget for rich men as it primarily benefits high-income earners and men. Criticizes the tax cuts for being ineffective for employment and argues that the policy has historically led to chaos and high unemployment. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats have historically lifted Sweden out of poverty. Criticizes the government's policy as it is dismissed by the Fiscal Policy Council and risks leading to stagnation. Points out that employment is decreasing and the economic situation is worsening. Read the speech
  25. Protective hunting of seals and cormorants in 8+ fjords

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:236 om försök med skyddsjakt på säl och skarv · 13 December 2024

    • Criticizes the Minister for Rural Affairs for a defensive and cautious stance. Argues that the minister should be clearer and more powerful in order to create results in the countryside. Read the speech
  26. Wolf population management and protection of domestic animals

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:142 om vargen · 13 December 2024

    • Criticizes that the Minister for Rural Affairs has not delivered on his promise to halve the wolf population. Argues that the minister has only halved the allocation of wolf hunting instead of the population itself and points out that wolves cause significant damage to animals and dogs. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Minister for Rural Affairs has a responsibility to fulfill the government's election promise to halve the wolf population. Asks if the minister can promise to double the licensed hunting next year to manage damages to domestic animals and dogs. Read the speech
    • Asks whether the Minister for Rural Affairs will fulfill his promise to more than halve the wolf population. Argues that a yes to the question would mean that one can focus on other important rural issues. Read the speech
  27. New Customs Powers Act to combat crime and financial flows

    Ny tullbefogenhetslag · 2 October 2024

    • Argues that the proposal gives customs officers the necessary tools to effectively combat crime. Simultaneously criticizes the government's sluggishness and lack of funding, which has delayed the implementation of the legislation by two years. Read the speech
    • Asks why the speaker, who belongs to the government base, has contributed to delaying the legislation for two years. Also asks why the speaker voted against allocating more funds to the customs a year ago. Read the speech
    • Asks why the legislation has been delayed for two years and why the opposing party contributed to stopping funds and tools for the customs. Argues that the Social Democratic government had a finished proposal two years ago. Read the speech
    • Asks why the government has delayed for two years despite the investigation being completed already in 2022. Also asks which new tools the customs actually received during this period. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's paralysis and attitude of not working on societal problems ahead of an election. Argues that the Social Democrats work to solve societal problems all the time, regardless of whether they are in opposition or government. Read the speech
    • Asks why it has taken two years to implement the legislation despite it being prepared by the previous government. Criticizes that the sitting government claims to have introduced new legislation that has given Tullverket new tools. Read the speech
    • Criticizes Minister Johan Pehrson for not having done anything during his time in the government and argues that he is an image of the government's paralysis. Asks which legislation has given Tullverket new tools during the last two years. Read the speech
  28. Compensation for those born in 1957 and 1959 age limit

    Vissa förslag om kompensation m.m. till personer födda 1957 och 1959 på grund av höjd åldersgräns för förhöjt grundavdrag · 29 May 2024

    • Supports the proposal and motions for approval, but criticizes that the government did not react faster. Argues that the government's solution does not address the excessively high self-employment contributions for sole traders. Wants to expand the pension supplement, increase contributions to the pension system and introduce a "gas". Read the speech
    • Criticizes the use of the word disinformation. Argues that the Social Democrats have for almost two years pointed out the need for legislation to rectify the errors. Argues that the 57s would not have had to wait for almost two years if the government had acted faster. Read the speech
    • Accuses the speaker of disinformation and argues that it is impossible to have implemented a proposition during the summer recess before the 2022 election. Points out that the government waited for almost two years to handle the issue. Read the speech
    • Argues that it was not reasonable to carry out the process in a few weeks during the election campaign. However, criticizes the government for being slow and argues that the issue could have been resolved a year ago. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democratic government has been slow in its handling of the issue. Criticizes that the government has waited for two years to adjust the proposal despite the Social Democrats having pointed out the shortcomings. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government is now correcting problems that arose in a joint proposal. Asks what the government was thinking when they chose not to accommodate small business owners regarding compensation for self-employed contributions. Read the speech
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    • Criticizes that previous claims that the measure was realistic to implement in a few weeks were misguided. Asks how the government has reasoned regarding small business owners. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has taken almost two parliamentary years to handle the tax injustice. Criticizes that the opposing party does not share the small business owners' concern and perception that it is unfair that they have been forced to wait for their own social security contributions. Read the speech
  29. Point tax and customs: S, M, SD debate aviation and chemical taxes

    Punktskatt och tull · 17 April 2024

    • Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that the tax system should be uniform with broad tax bases to promote equality. Criticizes the government for having delayed the customs' powers and demands that the new assignments be funded. Read the speech
    • Argues that the aviation tax and the chemical tax should be retained. Justifies this with the need for revenue to finance welfare and defense, while simultaneously stating that it should be evaluated whether the taxes are reaching their goals. Read the speech
    • Argues that a comprehensive tax reform is required to create a unified and fair system that holds over time. Wants to review the tax system to correct inaccuracies while simultaneously preserving revenues to meet major challenges. Read the speech
    • Asks how one should interpret that the Sverigedemokraterna voted for their own proposal instead of the Socialdemokraterna's, which contained more resources for the customs. Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna prioritize tax cuts over a functioning healthcare system. Read the speech
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    • Proposes approval of the proposal in the report. Argues that there is no proposal regarding a sugar tax and criticizes that all reform room should be used for tax cuts instead of financing welfare and security. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Moderaterna prioritize tax cuts over welfare and defense when there is room for reform. Criticizes the government because citizens are losing power over their resources due to high inflation and food prices. Read the speech
  30. Swedish Customs resources for crime and 450 million SEK

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:469 om tullens ökade åtaganden · 2 April 2024

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    • Asks how the government's response relates to the Swedish Customs' budget request of over half a billion. Criticizes that the Finance Minister does not provide clear answers on when a bill will be submitted or how analyses are conducted. Argues that action is required instead of just words. Read the speech
  31. Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment

    Frågestund · 14 March 2024

  32. Unemployment insurance changes and impact on the work line

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:463 om a-kassan · 5 March 2024

    • Criticizes the government's statement that it is too "fat" to be unemployed. Argues that the proposed reduction of the unemployment insurance does not reduce unemployment but destroys the automatic stabilizer. Read the speech
    • Asks if the government's proposal makes it less "fat" to be unemployed and criticizes that the policy goes directly against the sick and the unemployed. Argues that unemployment is something one is struck by, not something one chooses. Read the speech
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  33. Bank profits and household economy: S proposes temporary tax

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:462 om bankernas vinster och hushållens ekonomiska situation · 1 March 2024

    • Argues that the Swedish people are hit hard by rising housing costs and food prices due to the government's lack of policy. Criticizes that the government does not provide support to people in difficult times while the banking sector makes record profits. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's policy for failing to help ordinary people. Argues that proposals for a bank tax are realistic in order to redistribute money to households and asks for alternative proposals to meet rising prices. Read the speech
    • Argues that the proposal for a temporary bank tax would not involve shifting costs to the bank customers. Asks the Minister for Finance what other proposals the government has to help people's finances. Criticizes the ministers for spreading smokescreens and being nonchalant towards the people's anxiety. Read the speech
  34. Government working methods and Prime Minister's responsibility

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:464 om regeringens arbetsformer · 1 March 2024

    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for evading his responsibility by not participating in interpellation debates. Asks if the Prime Minister intends to take measures to strengthen the Riksdag's oversight power by participating in debates more often. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Minister for Justice refers to the Instrument of Government so that the Prime Minister can avoid responsibility. Argues that the Prime Minister's question time does not replace the interpellation debate as they are two completely different forms of debate. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Prime Minister has chosen to abstain from answering interpellation debates, in contrast to the question period where attendance is mandatory. Grateful that the Prime Minister intends in the future to answer interpellation questions concerning his performance of duties. Read the speech
  35. Sweden's civil defense: investments, food and healthcare

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:382 om upprustning av Sveriges civila försvarsförmåga · 6 February 2024

    • Asks whether the Minister considers Sweden to be better equipped for a crisis when the healthcare system is struggling to fulfill its mission. Wants to receive an answer on how the Minister views how the healthcare crisis affects civil defense. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Minister has misunderstood the question of how Swedish healthcare is to manage its mission during a healthcare crisis. Criticizes that the Minister has not addressed how the healthcare crisis affects civil defense or what measures are intended to be taken. Read the speech
  36. Healthcare and civil defense: KD and S debate funding

    Svar på interpellationerna 2023/24:363 och 367 om sjukvårdens betydelse för civilförsvaret · 6 February 2024

    • Argues that the state is not taking responsibility for the healthcare crisis and questions how the government has organized the responsibility for civil defense. Criticizes that the minister did not answer what measures should be taken so that the healthcare crisis affects civil defense. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has not answered whether Sweden is better equipped for a crisis when healthcare says staff are being laid off. Criticizes that healthcare capacity is decreasing despite the government's goals and argues that future proposals must contain concrete measures. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has prioritized tax cuts over the funding of defense, civil defense, and healthcare. Asks how the current healthcare crisis and the security policy situation affect civil defense. Read the speech
  37. Defense funding: M says military budget doubled since 2020

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:362 om finansieringen av försvaret · 1 February 2024

    • Argues that the government has not answered the question of whether they will prioritize the total defense over tax cuts for high-income earners. Asks if the government can guarantee that they will not carry out cuts or prioritize tax cuts over the people's safety and security. Read the speech
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    • Argues that a policy that increases inequality worsens the defense capability. Wants the government to adopt a holistic view where welfare, infrastructure, and equality are seen as an important part of a strong defense capability. Read the speech
  38. Swedish Customs powers: M wants 135 million SEK for resources

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:354 om Tullverkets befogenheter · 30 January 2024

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    • Criticizes that the government uses the EU presidency as a pretext for not prioritizing the strengthening of Tullverket. Argues that the government has not provided necessary resources despite that their proposal for 100 million extra kronor was voted down. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government does not prioritize the work to solve the crime. Criticizes that the government does not provide the resources required for Tullverket to be able to use new methods and tools. Read the speech
  39. Government Offices salary directives and recruitment KD

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:325 om regeringsarbetet och styrningen av Regeringskansliet · 19 January 2024

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    • Criticizes that the government has not fulfilled its duty as an employer by not negotiating the wage directive. Argues that the government has made a mistake and failed to manage the Government Offices in the situation. Read the speech
  40. Secretary of state appointment process and PM Office staffing

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:239 om processen för att utse statssekreterare · 18 December 2023

    • Questions the government's fitness to govern and notes that none of the 24 cabinet ministers have managed to answer an interpellation within 14 days. Asks why the Minister for Justice is responsible for appointing state secretaries and why he delegated another interpellation to the Minister for Rural Affairs. Read the speech
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    • Asks whether a secretary of state suspected of a crime will be forced to resign. Argues that the government base's support has vanished due to broken election promises and that the Prime Minister is dodging the debate. Read the speech
  41. Housing situation in Sweden: KD proposes grants and allowances

    Svar på interpellationerna 2023/24:259 och 268 om bostadssituationen i Sverige · 11 December 2023

    • Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are uninterested in strengthening housing construction. Argues that the party instead seems to want to strengthen segregation and opposes lower rents. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that SD's influence on the government harms Sweden. Argues that condominiums are not the solution to the housing shortage and that an active housing policy is required to offer reasonable rents. Read the speech
  42. Housing construction and timber industry measures in Sweden

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:241 om åtgärder för att öka byggandet och rädda träindustrin · 11 December 2023

    • Argues that the government is paralyzed and criticizes them for lacking concrete measures to save the timber industry and increase housing construction. Demands an active policy to save jobs and the economy. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government does not present sufficient proposals to save the timber house industry and meet the need for housing. Asks if the government is prepared to activate short-term support to secure the supply of skills and avoid layoffs. Read the speech
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  43. PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense

    Statsministerns frågestund · 7 December 2023

    • Argues that the Prime Minister is dodging questions about the time wages despite allegations of politicization of the public administration. Wants the Prime Minister to answer these serious accusations in the Riksdag. Read the speech
  44. Tax, customs and execution: Tullverket powers and 100m SEK

    Skatt, tull och exekution · 6 December 2023

    • Want to strengthen the authorities' work against fraud and crime through increased cooperation and better information exchange. Propose that the Customs Service's appropriation be increased and that the customs powers investigation be promptly submitted to the Riksdag. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats have shown governing competence and strengthened the customs during their period in government. Criticizes that the work on the population registry is disappearing and asks why the election promise of a full-scale census has been swept aside. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has implemented dramatic tightenings of the population registration act and identity controls. Criticizes the opponent's policy for leading to warnings at Skatteverket and proposes an additional 100 million in appropriations as well as greater powers for the customs. Read the speech
  45. Wolf population management: KD wants EU status change

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:237 om en växande vargstam · 30 November 2023

    • Argues that the growing wolf population entails gigantic animal cruelty in the countryside. Criticizes the government's weak measures and argues that the current license hunting is not sufficient to fulfill the pledge to halve the wolf population. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government has halved the wolf hunt instead of reducing the wolf population. Asks when the government plans to fulfill its promise to more than halve the wolf population and demands results instead of talk. Read the speech
    • Argues that the wolf population of 75 individuals is higher than 36. Criticizes that the government has not delivered concrete measures and argues that the Liberalerna are the brake on reducing the wolf population. Read the speech
  46. Wolves in the countryside: KD and S demand hunting limits

    Svar på interpellation 2022/23:342 om varg på landsbygden · 22 May 2023

    • Criticizes that the Minister for Rural Affairs missed the anger and frustration of rural residents. Argues that the wolf is an invasive species that causes damage and poses a problem for both animals and nature. Asks if the minister shares his concern. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Minister for Rural Affairs for not answering questions about the wolf's spread and for the meeting with the county governors not providing any concrete information. Argues that protection hunting is crucial for managing animal owners' anxiety and demands more workshop. Read the speech
    • Demands that hundreds of wolves be shot during the next hunt to reach the goals. Argues that the Minister for Rural Affairs must take responsibility and use the government's tools to direct the authorities and significantly reduce the wolf population. Asks if the minister understands the sheep owners' situation. Read the speech
  47. Social services resources for youth crime: 10m vs 500m SEK

    Svar på interpellation 2022/23:105 om resurser till socialtjänsten för att motverka att unga dras in i kriminell verksamhet · 31 January 2023

    • Asks what facts are the basis for the 10 million and how they are to be distributed. Also asks whether the crisis social duty covers the entire country. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is constructive to invest in crime prevention work. Criticizes that the government has not responded to the facts behind the 10 million and argues that they should engage in more constructive work. Read the speech
  48. District heating price increases and fossil-free fuel models

    Svar på interpellation 2022/23:135 om prishöjningar på fjärrvärme · 31 January 2023

    • Argues that the government's response to unreasonable price increases on district heating is unsatisfactory because they only intend to follow the developments without taking action. Asks if the Minister for Energy now acknowledges that the high prices are "Putin prices". Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Minister for Energy because her answers are wavering. Welcomes the announcement that she will follow the Riksdag's rules and answer interpellations in a timely manner. Read the speech
  49. Fuel prices: Government measures and tax reductions for KD

    Svar på interpellation 2022/23:92 om höga bränslepriser · 31 January 2023

    • Criticizes the government for having betrayed its voters by not lowering the gas price as promised. Argues that the voters are upset that prices at the pump have risen since the government took office. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's response to the interpellation as empty and argues that they do not answer how they will fulfill their election promises. Argues that the government has betrayed the voters by not lowering the price at the pump by the promised amount. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government during the election campaign promised to lower the price at the pump by up to 10 kronor and argues that they now cannot provide any answers on how much a reduction of the reduction obligation actually entails. Read the speech
  50. Electricity support for households: KD and S debate 75 öre

    Svar på interpellationerna 2022/23:78, 82 och 94 om elstöd för hela landet · 31 January 2023

    • Criticizes the government for discriminating against rural areas and for a flagrant breach of promise regarding the high-cost protection. Argues that the Minister for Energy does not take responsibility, is paralyzed in action, and lacks respect for the Riksdag's working methods. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Minister for Energy for not keeping their election promises. Asks whether the Minister and the government were clear that they would not introduce a high-cost protection already before the election. Read the speech
  51. Foreign-born women in the Swedish labor market situation

    Svar på interpellation 2022/23:60 om situationen för utrikes födda kvinnor på arbetsmarknaden · 19 January 2023

    • Expresses concern over the Minister's lack of confidence in his own government and his call for committee initiatives. Criticizes the government's policy which slaughters the labor market policy and asks if they also intend to slaughter the unemployment insurance. Read the speech
    • Interprets the Minister's statements positively regarding the defense of the unemployment insurance and the initiative to index it. Argues that the government's reformulation of the work principle is fantastic and hopes that the Minister stands by his word. Read the speech
  52. Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate

    Allmänpolitisk debatt (forts. från prot. 11) · 20 October 2022

    • Argues that the government is the most reactionary since the introduction of democracy and poses a major challenge to gender equality work. Criticizes the government base for wanting to punish women affected by crime and for the fact that the Liberals now are part of this right-wing constellation. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats have a feminist foreign policy where equality is a benchmark. Claims that the party has worked hard for equality in all international contexts, even in contacts with Iran. Read the speech
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    • Asks how the Sweden Democrats view equality in Sweden and how many women receive prominent assignments within the party. Means that he and the speaker do not agree on how equality work should be conducted. Read the speech
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    • Argues that constitutional issues are not enough to protect democracy. Asks how the opponent views the threat to Swedish democracy from illiberal parties that are seen as role models. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.