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Patrik Lundqvist (S)
What Patrik Lundqvist 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.
Removal of high sick pay compensation for small businesses
- Argues that the system functions as a collective insurance that levels out costs for small companies. Wants to reintroduce the compensation and abolish the quarantine deduction to promote growth and protect workers. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is shifting costs onto companies by phasing out the system. Wants to develop instead of phasing out in order to increase security for small businesses and individuals. Argues that the budget contains 500 million for the purpose. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes billionaires over working people and small businesses. Argues that the compensation was needed to create more secure companies that dare to grow and hire. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Asks how the Minister for Health and Social Affairs will ensure that maternity care functions and that there is sufficient staff. Argues that the pressured situation and skeleton staffing in Gävleborg is due to three years of constant savings and pressure on the regions. Read the speech
Financial stability: cash rights, sports agents, and fraud
- Argues that the government has prioritized incorrectly through tax cuts for high-income earners at the expense of welfare and employment. Proposes to introduce a bank tax, strengthen cash handling, improve the basis for the Riksbank through registers of debts and assets, and expand the money laundering act to include sports agents. Criticizes the government's passivity regarding statistics and proposes a review of industries with high economic crime to protect business owners. Read the speech
- Argues that inflation was due to the international global situation and not domestic consumption. Criticizes that the government stifled Swedes' finances instead of supporting the citizens through the crisis. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's misprioritization as the tax on electricity is lowered only now that inflation has come down. Argues that tax cuts for high-income earners do not help those who are struggling and are financed with borrowed money. Read the speech
Macroprudential area: SD wants 90% mortgage ceiling
- Criticizes that the proposal lacks a policy for increased construction, which risks raising prices. Argues that the changes make it more expensive to borrow for renovations and increase the risk of unsecured loans. Proposes state construction incentives and a national action plan to speed up construction. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the Social Democrats do not finance their proposals. Argues that the government's proposals will raise prices on the housing market due to low housing supply and considers the government's budget priorities to be irresponsible. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party is not listening to what is being said. Points out that the government's investigation shows that prices can increase by 5 percent as a result of the changes. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal creates imbalances depending on the condition of the property and that certain groups, especially outside metropolitan areas, are disadvantaged. Argues that increased access to the housing market must be accompanied by sensible rules for the whole. Read the speech
- Argues that it harms financial stability when people with lower incomes are referred to unsecured loans instead of housing loans for renovations. Criticizes the government for ignoring the problem, which prevents people from buying and renovating cheaper homes. Read the speech
New rules for listing securities: S warns of fraud risks
- Request approval for the reservation because the government is taking great risks by raising the threshold for the prospectus requirement despite warnings of weakened investor protection and increased risk of fraud. Demand that the government returns with an evaluation of the effects. Read the speech
Unemployment insurance law: S and V criticize new additions
- Criticizes the government and the Sweden Democrats for not participating in the debate and for implementing deteriorations of the unemployment insurance. Argues that the current reforms harm the individual and society by lowering compensation levels and weakening wage protection. Read the speech
Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Asks how the government intends to support the elderly and academics who are affected by reduced benefits in the new a-kassa. Argues that the government's policy leads to these groups remaining unemployed for longer periods. Read the speech
Municipalities' civil defense responsibilities and resources
- Criticizes that the government publicly singles out individual municipalities for failures instead of leading. Argues that the focus should be on common efforts and avoid creating unnecessary conflicts or partisan wedges. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalities' finances are hollowed out and that the responsibility becomes harder to bear. Criticizes that the government points out municipalities instead of cooperating and argues that the whole must be considered. Read the speech
- Expresses joy that funds for civil defense were included in the loans for defense. Argues that the large debt was built up by several governments over a long period and that the issues have become increasingly acute. Read the speech
Human trafficking: new action plan and RICO legislation
- Argues that human trafficking cases are increasing while the number of convictions is decreasing. Criticizes the current legislation as bizarre and insufficient, and argues that perpetrators escape punishment by using false contracts as a front for exploitation. Read the speech
- Argues that human trafficking is part of organized crime where it is difficult to prove intent for all participants. Proposes introducing a Swedish variant of RICO legislation as well as limiting the subcontracting chain to increase transparency and prevent exploitation. Read the speech
- Argues that exploitation occurs within the hotel, restaurant, construction, and green industries, as well as within the LSS sector where people are threatened into working under slave-like conditions. Proposes a labor market test in order to be able to deny labor from third countries. Read the speech
Workplace environment: zero mortality and crime penalties
- Argues that the penalties for human trafficking and labor-related crime are too weak. Wants to limit the entrepreneur path, tighten the regulations for support employment, introduce blacklisting of companies as well as use AI to streamline the hunt for criminals. Criticizes the Center Party's statements regarding the notice period deduction. Read the speech
Work permit abuse: Government measures and wage requirements
- Criticizes that people are being exploited and argues that the government's measures are not hitting the mark. Argues that the wage requirement is a Pyrrhic victory that hits honest companies while criminals bypass the rules. Criticizes that the government has lost control by letting companies determine labor shortages themselves. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister for the claim that the previous government's passivity is incorrect. Argues that people are grossly exploited by receiving social support for their children instead of a salary and suggests that the problem should be curbed before work permits are granted. Read the speech
- Argues that current measures lead to lower growth and more crime as they affect serious companies. Criticizes that wage levels do not stop those who do not want to behave correctly, but instead hinder companies that want to recruit. Read the speech
Age discrimination for workers over 40 and Arbetsförmedlingen
- Argues that current legislation is insufficient to counter age discrimination. Proposes that persons over a certain age receive a longer period of unemployment insurance and that Arbetsförmedlingen receives more funds to support this group. Read the speech
- Argues that economic anxiety and psychological pressure are significant barriers for the unemployed. Wants better monitoring and tangible penalties for employers who practice age discrimination as well as more resources to detect systematically hidden patterns of discrimination. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should take greater responsibility for those affected by age discrimination. Suggests that the support systems be reviewed to facilitate things for these individuals. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance debate
- Argues that the unemployment insurance is an important countercyclical measure and a guarantee for individual security. Criticizes the government's proposal for a higher tapering as a hard blow to those affected by unemployment and age discrimination. Read the speech
- Proposes that the government introduces funded driver's license training for young unemployed people. Argues that the state, the individual, and companies all have a responsibility to create and pursue education as well as jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the requirements for the unemployed are not new. Criticizes tax cuts as a method to create jobs and advocates instead for public investments. Wants to invest in people through education and funded driving license training to reduce unemployment. Read the speech
- Argues that trade union-controlled unemployment insurance funds are part of the Swedish model and should be preserved. Suggests that all workers should be members of both a trade union and an unemployment insurance fund to strengthen the position of wage earners. Read the speech
- Means that previous statements concerned the minister's visibility in labor market policy in general. Proposes that solidarity funding be maintained and proposes a deduction right for trade union fees. Wants all funds to the a-kassa to go to the insurance for those who are dependent on it. Read the speech
State services: KD wants mobile solutions, S warns of cuts
- Criticizes that the closure of the office in Sandviken is due to economic reasons rather than actual needs. Argues that the state should increase the number of offices to reach more people and build a society together. Read the speech
- Argues that the operations in Sandviken were well-invested money as it served thousands of visitors. Criticizes the government for prioritizing raised threshold limits over maintaining state services for those who need help the most. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
- Argues that the high unemployment constitutes a domestic crisis that hampers investments in defense and harms individuals. Asks what the Finance Minister intends to do so that older people can enter the labor market more quickly. Read the speech
Sale of state-owned companies and Bilprovningen ownership
- Argues that the state should retain ownership of SBAB to press down interest costs for homeowners. Argues that state ownership enables profit to the state treasury and counteracts high borrowing costs for the citizens. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not open and clear about which companies may be sold. Argues that sell-offs lead to higher prices for citizens and that a sale of SBAB would likely make mortgage loans more expensive. Read the speech
Elderly care funding and quality: M's growth vs S's staffing
- Criticizes that the government's growth policy and general tax cuts disadvantage the countryside and impoverish municipalities with weak tax base. Argues that the state must take responsibility for securing purchasing power and a dignified elderly care throughout the country. Read the speech
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Labor market policy: SD, S, and M debate benefits and taxes
- Argues that labor-related crime is a threat to the system and is caused by deregulation that benefits criminals at the expense of honest business owners. Proposes tightening the rules for labor immigration, sharpening the control of temporary employment, and expanding register checks in public procurement. Criticizes the government's few proposals and argues that economic downturns risk favoring those who take shortcuts. Read the speech
- Argues that the current majority is the same as before and calls for a serious debate where one looks at what one does oneself. Asks whether the reporting obligation for persons without contact with authorities will yield any result. Read the speech
- Argues that the current system makes it possible for companies to exploit workers. Proposes a coalition to tighten the penalties and business bans against labor-related crime. Criticizes the government's regulations which make it easier for criminals to exploit the system. Read the speech
Measures to combat unemployment: tax cuts, education, work principle
- Criticizes the government's lack of crisis awareness and argues that tax cuts are ineffective in combating unemployment. Suggests instead that the state invests directly in Sweden to create jobs and strengthen employment. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should invest in building housing to create jobs. Proposes that the Oslo model be used to set requirements for reasonable conditions and transparency in the construction industry during public procurement. Read the speech
New-start jobs for criminals: M defends controls, S seeks review
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- Criticizes that the government's measures are too small and do not effectively stop criminals from laundering money through nystartsjobb. Argues that the system lacks sufficient requirements and controls and requires a major effort to stop fraud. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures do not effectively stop criminals from obtaining new start jobs. Criticizes that the government does not take sufficient measures in this specific area. Read the speech
Income-based unemployment insurance: SD, S, and V debate
- Criticizes that the proposed increase of the ceiling is too small in relation to inflation and wage increases. Argues that the steep tapering and the low ceiling imply significant deteriorations for large groups. Read the speech
- Argues that the unemployment insurance should create security for the working population. Criticizes that the proposal aims at incentives rather than security and argues that the proposal implies significant deteriorations as the ceiling needs to be raised considerably more. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform impairs security because the ceiling increase does not compensate for wage increases and stronger tapering. Criticizes that the proposal affects low-income earners and women and argues that reduced benefits damage the economy and punish workers during a recession. Read the speech
- Wants people to feel security and be able to get the right job. Argues that people seek jobs for moral reasons rather than because of incentives and criticizes lower compensation during a recession as it harms people's lives and purchasing power. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of transparency regarding the calculation basis. Argues that the a-kassa is an insurance for security, not a benefit, and warns that the changes risk hitting hard against people in long-term unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal implies lower compensations and poorer support services for the unemployed. Argues that the focus should be on education instead of sacrificing people's security. Read the speech
- Argues that lower compensations do not get people into work. Criticizes that the unemployment insurance is being lowered for people who have worked their entire lives and suggests instead shorter training programs to get people into work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a gender equality analysis has not been conducted in the legislative process. Argues that it is unacceptable to try to gloss over this by referring to future work with regulations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that no analysis has been conducted and argues that the proposal is beyond criticism because it has the consequence that people lose their security. Argues that tens of thousands of people with low wages risk falling out of the unemployment insurance. Read the speech
Unemployment insurance: tapering after 100, 200, 300 days
- Criticizes the government's mistrust of workers and argues that the proposal particularly penalizes older job seekers. Argues that it is unreasonable to limit the possibility of private income insurance and that the compensation should function as a countercyclical measure. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposed changes limit the supplementary insurances that the trade unions have taken out more than the current system does. Criticizes the minister for avoiding answering the actual questions by talking about irrelevant issues. Read the speech
- Criticizes that limitations in income insurance create anxiety for job seekers. Argues that highly educated people need time to find the right job in order not to harm society and criticizes the government's stance that people should find it harder. Read the speech
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Criticizes that the government does not give the opposition access to the calculation basis for the new [akassan]. Argues that a lack of transparency limits the opposition's role and asks how the government will ensure a sensible political discussion moving forward. Read the speech
Working environment and hours: state control and remote work
- Argues that the work environment and working hours are linked to work-related crime. Criticizes that the state has lost control over the labor market through too much focus on simplifications, which facilitates criminals. Wants the state to regain control and increase the focus on stopping work-related crime. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to have more safety representatives in the workplaces. Suggests that regional safety representatives should be given the opportunity to help in order to create incentives for local engagement. Points out that the government's previous proposal on this was stopped in the chamber. Read the speech
- Answers the question by highlighting the previous government's work with regional safety representatives. Argues that freedom of association is important and that trade unions should appoint their own elected representatives, but proposes increased support for trade union training. Read the speech
Municipal funding: KD calls for cuts, S wants indexing
- Argues that high inflation and reduced government grants force savings in the municipalities. Criticizes that this affects active labor market policy, the universities of applied sciences and that some municipal leaderships do not take responsibility for their deficits. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not compensate for the price increases caused by inflation. Criticizes that the government leaves the municipalities without support in the economic downturn, which risks harming the economy and welfare. Read the speech
Countering social dumping and distribution of new arrivals
- Criticizes that the government discontinued the investigation on social dumping. Argues that municipalities must not shift their responsibility onto others and that the tax equalization is an influenceable factor that should not be used as an excuse. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities need significantly more support when revenues do not cover the costs. Criticizes that the government has removed support for new construction and argues that municipalities that dump people should take their responsibility. Read the speech
Mosquito control at lower Dalälven: funding and state role
- Argues that the state must take a collective responsibility and coordinate the fight against biting midges as the municipalities have limited resources. Criticizes that the promised funds do not cover the needs and demands an answer on how the minister intends to handle the motion. Read the speech
- Argues that BTI is the only method that reaches the levels required for people to be able to live in the area. Urges the government to deliver significantly more money than what exists today to finance BTI control. Read the speech
- Argues that the funding has been reduced and that current funds are insufficient. Expects the government to deliver so that people have a bearable life and emphasizes the need for state responsibility for coordination and combating. Read the speech
Samhall social mission: SD, S and V debate audit report
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- Criticizes the claim that Samhall is an integration project and argues that it is made up. Points out that municipalities and other entities also have responsibility for employment and that Samhall is not the only tool. Read the speech
- Argues that Samhall is an important symbol for solidarity and participation. Criticizes the government for not investigating the organizational form despite the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism and argues that the focus on business aspects has taken precedence over the individuals' needs. Read the speech
- Want the Swedish National Audit Office's view to be taken seriously. Argues that it must be investigated whether there are alternatives that can drive the operations in a better way. Read the speech
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Staffing of Arbetsmiljöverket and measures against work crime
- Argues that the government has not compensated for the impact of inflation on the appropriations and asks how the government intends to compensate for the shortfall that prevents planned personnel recruitment. Proposes that the contractor chains be reduced and penalties for illegal work be introduced. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government for having opposed previous attempts to limit contractor chains. Argues that the government does not answer how they will handle Arbetsmiljöverket's previously abandoned ambitions due to inflation. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the government has actively worked on unemployment by investing in educational places. Criticizes the Alliance for having cut back on vocational training and expresses concern that these cuts are recurring. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.