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Peder Björk (S)
What Peder Björk 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.
Reduced state presence and closed service offices for elderly
- Criticizes that the government is phasing out service offices and reducing the budget despite there being money. Argues that the closures affect the elderly and people without digital habits and asks if reduced presence is seen as a reinforcement of public service. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts to service offices and argues that the responsibility has been outsourced to authorities. Wants to strengthen the local state presence and develop the service offices instead of phasing them out. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for having led to fewer service offices and reduced local presence. Wants instead to build a public operation with more service offices and a stronger state presence near people throughout Sweden. Read the speech
Social dumping and substandard housing measures in Sweden
- Argues that social dumping is about human dignity and that individuals are pressured into substandard housing. Criticizes the Minister for not seeing the problem and asks if the Minister sees the connection between social dumping and unscrupulous property owners. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for downplaying and nonchalantly treating the problem of social dumping. Argues that the government allows property owners to neglect maintenance and proposes strengthened sanctions as well as easier compulsory management or demolition of properties. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous Social Democratic government took the problem seriously through investigations and coordination. Wants to go after actors who profit from social dumping and demands political will for concrete measures. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Criticizes that the government seems satisfied with elderly care despite reports that it is not functioning. Argues that lack of resources prevents the hiring of staff and asks why the government does not provide the resources that are needed. Read the speech
Public procurement: SD, S, and M debate new regulations
- Criticizes the government's slow pace and lack of decisiveness against crime in the labor market. Proposes limiting subcontractors to two in risk industries, blacklisting cheating companies, using AI to detect deviations, requiring collective agreement terms as well as exempting public service housing companies from the law. Read the speech
State administration: 200 million waste and Fortifikationsverket
- Criticizes the government's lack of governance and waste of 200 million SEK on a discontinued system for transaction accounts. Wants the Swedish Payments Agency to receive a clearer mandate to map out and choke off gang criminals' money flows. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and its coalition partner wasted 200 million kronor by pushing through a transaction account despite warnings from authorities. Asks if the member believes that the Swedish Payments Authority should be given a more pointed mandate against gang criminals. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has wasted 200 million kronor on a transaction account by ignoring the authorities' warning signs. Wants the government instead to focus on giving the Swedish Payments Agency a clearer mandate against gang crime. Read the speech
Government budget effects and tax cuts for hard-working people
- Criticizes the Finance Minister for ignoring the Fiscal Policy Council's sharpest criticism. Argues that the government is borrowing for tax cuts for high-income earners without fully funding defense expenditures, which risks increasing inequalities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's priorities and argues that tax cuts for high-income earners do not have the desired effect on employment or GDP. Proposes instead a policy that strengthens welfare, families with children, and investments in jobs and education. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks the ability to understand the Swedish economy and is conducting a counterproductive economic policy. Criticizes that the government does not take responsibility for the weak growth and demands a new direction for Sweden. Read the speech
Agenda 2030: National Audit Office report on state work
- Criticizes the government's ineffective work with Agenda 2030, where lack of governance, dismantled structures, and reduced monitoring lead to missed climate goals and increased child poverty. Wants the government to re-establish serious work with clear governance and coordination to ensure sustainable development and equality. Read the speech
- Argues that the National Audit Office's report is a dismantling of the government's policy. Criticizes the government for allowing child poverty to increase, not raising the child allowance, and failing to invest in welfare. Asks for the opposing party's view of the report. Read the speech
- Argues that families with children in Sweden suffer from poverty and are forced to forgo necessary purchases. Suggests that social democratic policy with increased child allowance and lower unemployment would have given nine out of ten Swedes more money in their pockets. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate
- Criticizes that the Minister for Energy focuses on other parties' policies instead of the government's own. Asks if the minister is prepared to reconsider the level of electricity support payments as energy prices risk remaining high. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Criticizes that the Minister has not answered clearly on the question of profit bans in schools. Asks if the Minister is prepared to push to stop profits in Swedish schools. Read the speech
Smaller universities: importance of rural areas and distance
- Argues that smaller educational institutions are a prerequisite for Sweden to hold together. Criticizes the government's policy of reducing resources to smaller educational institutions and deprioritizing distance education, which makes it more difficult for people in rural areas to pursue further education. Read the speech
- Notes that the government continues to deprioritize distance education and criticizes that smaller educational institutions receive smaller grants despite high quality and good connection to the labor market. Wants to invest more in research and infrastructure to ensure excellence and breadth throughout the country. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government consistently cuts funding for research and education at smaller universities and colleges. Argues that the government should invest in education to increase competitiveness and see knowledge as an investment in people. Read the speech
Closure of service offices: S criticizes impact on elderly
- Argues that the budget for the offices is included. Criticizes that the government's closures of service offices erode trust and social cohesion by opting out of local service for people in less important places. Instead wants a strong state presence where the people are. Read the speech
Closure of service offices in Sweden: KD and S debate plans
- Criticizes the government's cuts which lead to service offices being closed and several regions being left without state services. Argues that mobile solutions are a disguised deterioration involving longer distances and poorer service. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for lacking a connection to reality regarding the closure of service offices. Argues that reduced physical presence erodes trust in the state, increases the gap between city and country and that mobile solutions cannot replace permanent offices. Wants the state's presence to be strengthened and expanded throughout the country. Read the speech
State-owned companies role in Sweden's economic growth
- Argues that Sweden's economy is at the bottom of the league in the EU with high unemployment and increasing bankruptcies. Criticizes the government for lacking a plan for growth and argues that state-owned companies should be used to drive innovation and create jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for being passive and not actively using state-owned companies to create growth. Argues that state-owned companies have historically been crucial for development and that the government should give them new mandates to counter high unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lacking ideas on how state-owned companies can be actively used to create growth and lower unemployment. Argues that the government is passive in the crisis and that lower taxes are not the only solution. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Questions about whether the government intends to place the new, merged authority in both Stockholm and Sundsvall. Read the speech
School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Highlights the vulnerability in the Swedish cash chain and the problems that arise when ATMs are out of service. Asks the government what long-term measures are planned to secure access to cash throughout the country. Read the speech
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PTS and Digg merger: Sundsvall operations to remain open
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- Expresses concern over the government's previous decision to reduce the state presence and services in the country. Asks whether the government is prepared to actively designate locations and be clear about what direction the new authority should have. Read the speech
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State administration: agency mergers, AI, and property use
- Criticizes that the government is dismantling local public services, which undermines trust in the state. Wants the government to take measures to stop state activities from renting premises owned by criminals. Read the speech
Ostkustbanan double track expansion funding and cost control
- Argues that the distance Gävle–Härnösand is a bottleneck where double-tracking would quadruple the capacity and halve the travel times. Asks if the Minister can speed up the decision-making now that Trafikverket has quickly returned with a new basis. Read the speech
- Praises the Minister for the clear answer and emphasizes the importance of cost control. Argues that the government must make a quick decision regarding the Sundsvall–Dingersjö stretch to avoid delays and cost increases. Read the speech
- Argues that double-tracking on the Ostkustbanan is necessary to solve Sweden's longest bottleneck. Wants the government to quickly make decisions regarding the entire Gävle–Härnösand section to enable efficient construction and EU funding. Read the speech
State services: closures, digital tools and rural inequality
- Criticizes that the government is closing a quarter of the service centers to save money. Argues that this reduces access to physical service and harms the cohesion in the country. Asks if the government can conduct a follow-up already now. Read the speech
- Argues that the cost per case has decreased despite the expansion of service offices. Criticizes that the closures are not due to efficiency but on the desire to save money for future tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of interest in local state services and argues that it is disrespectful towards those who need physical offices. Argues that the government's policy damages trust and cohesion in the country. Read the speech
State presence: Government centralization and rural services
- Criticizes the government's policy for lacking will and ideas regarding state presence outside of Stockholm. Asks if the government has any plans or ambitions to actively work for the relocation of state activities throughout the country. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for systematically dismantling state presence and local services across the country. Argues that the government hides a lack of will behind pseudo-arguments about efficiency and tax money. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of interest in state service and presence throughout the country. Argues that state presence is crucial for trust and cohesion and wants an active policy for this. Read the speech
Business bans for organized crime and 15-year duration
- Argues that economic crime undermines the welfare state and threatens serious actors. Wants the possibilities for business bans to be expanded beyond organized and systematic crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not use available tools against economic crime and argues that opportunities have been missed to adjust the audit requirement for smaller limited companies. Asks why the government does not address economic crime that is not linked to gang criminals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not taking responsibility and being slow in the work against economic crime. Wants the Minister for Justice to quickly present a proposal based on the investigation and consider business bans under more circumstances. Read the speech
Sale of state-owned companies and Bilprovningen ownership
- Argues that Lernia AB plays an important role for skills exchange, education, and matching in the labor market. Asks if there is ongoing work at the Ministry of Finance to proceed to a decision on selling Lernia AB. Read the speech
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Audit requirements and crime in the workplace: M and S debate
- Argues that companies are used for criminal purposes and that society loses tax revenues. Suggests that the audit requirement for smaller limited companies should be reviewed and asks about the consequences for the Swedish Tax Agency's efficiency when these are not covered by the audit requirement. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish Tax Agency and several other authorities view the audit obligation as an effective measure to prevent tax evasion. Asks if the Minister for Finance is prepared to reconsider their position and investigate an expanded audit obligation for smaller limited companies. Read the speech
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Government priorities: tax cuts, coastal protection and healthcare
- Criticizes the government's lack of support for families during an economic crisis and argues that tax cuts for the wealthy are less effective than financial support for the welfare system. Asks why the government has not increased the child allowance. Read the speech
Social economy and financial management: SD, S, and M debate
- Criticizes that the government is making a significant cut to the service centers. Argues that these offices provide important guidance and service to citizens who often have a long way to travel to government agencies. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal for fee-based financing lacks a concrete plan and only worsens the conditions for service offices. Criticizes the cuts that lead to 35 service offices being closed and accuses the opposing party of capitulating to the need for state service throughout the country. Read the speech
- Completely rejects the government's proposal to reduce resources to the state's service office. Criticizes the government's prioritization of tax cuts for the wealthiest over investments in welfare and the finances of ordinary people. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is in an economic crisis with high inflation and low growth. Criticizes that the government has chosen tax cuts for high-income earners instead of raising the child allowance to combat child poverty. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the SD-government prioritizes those who are doing best. Argues that growth is best created by investing in public activities and strengthening household finances, especially for those who have it toughest. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal for cuts to the service offices will hit the service in rural areas hard. Asks the member why he considers it important to cut the service and which offices in his constituency should be closed. Read the speech
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Tax cuts, welfare, citizenship and state resource management
- Criticizes the government for selling off state activities without being able to guarantee accessibility or correct exercise of authority. Asks the Minister for Finance which additional sell-offs of state-owned companies are now being prepared. Read the speech
Statens servicecenter closures and austerity measures debate
- Criticizes that the government's reduction of 150 million kronor is specifically targeted at service offices. Asks why the minister wants to reduce the opportunities for state services for citizens across the country. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has abandoned the idea of state presence and service throughout the country. Criticizes the minister for not taking responsibility for the proposals and demands that the government clearly point out where the cuts should occur. Read the speech
State service offices: Government cuts resources for offices
Higher education places: L prioritizes quality and tech
- Criticizes that the government is making cuts to educational places instead of an offensive education policy. Argues that cuts in northern Sweden and reduced distance learning prevent people in the middle of their lives from changing skills. Asks what the minister says to those who lose the opportunity to educate themselves. Read the speech
- Asks how the quality of the education will be improved by reducing the number of places. Argues that the government's cuts prevent people from developing their skills and demands an answer on how this is to be explained to the business community. Read the speech
Northern Sweden studies: L's investment vs S's 40m cut
- Argues that the economic crisis and the need for skills supply require investments in education at all levels throughout the country. Criticizes that the government wants to reduce the financial support for teaching in northern Sweden by 40 million kronor. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is reducing resources to the universities in northern Sweden. Asks if the Minister wants to reduce the number of distance studies and argues that the government's signals are harmful to the business sector and the development in northern Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should invest in expanded educational opportunities across the country to promote growth and the green transition. Criticizes that the government is reducing resources for education in northern Sweden, which leads to fewer educational places. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats defend tax cuts for the well-off instead of taking a stand for the removal of the disability tax. Asks why they do not stand up for removing the tax that affects people with sickness and activity compensation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats advocate for tax cuts for high-income earners while many have low incomes. Wants to remove the tax gap through a fully funded proposal and asks if the opposing party will submit a concrete proposal on this. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for prioritizing tax cuts for high-income earners over welfare, which has created an acute healthcare crisis. Argues that a fair tax system based on ability to pay is required to finance and preserve the Swedish welfare model. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not doing enough for families with children. Proposes an extra child allowance and extra study grant during the summer to strengthen the finances of families with children. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal on marginal tax cuts that benefit high-income earners during an economic crisis. Proposes instead that households should be supported through extra child allowances and student grants, as well as providing the healthcare system with sufficient resources. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the government intends to make the increased levels of the deduction for renovation and the deduction for renovation permanent, despite Boriana Åberg's claim that there are no temporary tax increases. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes subsidies for luxury renovations instead of addressing the healthcare crisis and low growth. Argues that lyx-rot does not support the construction industry and that a real housing policy is needed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has created a healthcare crisis through cuts and large deficits. Argues that the Christian Democrats have contributed to the crisis by prioritizing tax cuts for those who are best off instead of investing in resources for healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the current appropriations to the regions are insufficient for the needs that exist. Criticizes that the Christian Democrats choose tax cuts for the richest instead of investing the money in healthcare. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government and the Liberals for not meeting the cost crisis and instead focusing on tax cuts for the wealthiest. Argues that this contributes to the healthcare crisis and advocates for increased child allowance and student grants. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals and the Sweden Democrats support a policy that lowers taxes for the richest. Argues that their policy worsens the health insurance and contributes to a growing healthcare crisis. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Argues that the county governor's actions have damaged the trust in the county administrative boards throughout the country. Asks how long the government will let this continue without taking action. Read the speech
Increased gambling tax proposal for welfare and state revenue
- Chooses not to reject the tax increase but wants the surplus to be used for welfare and household finances. Argues that there is a lack of sufficient consequence analyses of how the increase affects the channeling rate and the consumers. Read the speech
Recruitment procedures at county administrative boards trust
- Argues that the governor's actions in Stockholm County have damaged trust in the county administrative boards. Asks if the government intends to take measures to ensure trust as the need for such measures is now fulfilled. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister does not account for which measures are in readiness to ensure confidence. Asks whether the government was involved in the decision to terminate the employment of the County Director in Stockholm County. Read the speech
- Argues that the county governor's actions have damaged the trust in the county administrative board and criticizes the minister's passive approach as the government cannot account for emergency measures. Expects the government to take measures to maintain trust in the state administration. Read the speech
Biogas tax exemption: Government work and clawback concerns
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- Asks why the government cannot provide a clear statement on how clawbacks shall be handled. Argues that the lack of clarity creates uncertainty and risks that small companies will not survive or dare to invest. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Finance Minister does not provide a clear statement on how the government will handle the clawbacks. Argues that the Finance Minister should present a concrete proposal to create security for companies that have invested in biogas. Read the speech
Ostkustbanan double track expansion capacity and 2035 goal
- Argues that the stretch Gävle-Härnösand is a bottleneck where double tracks would quadruple the capacity and halve the travel times. Asks if the government is prepared to task Trafikverket with starting the work to fulfill the promise of completion by 2035. Read the speech
- Argues that clear mandates and a decision are needed to quickly begin construction. Emphasizes that double tracks are necessary to secure the supply of competence and freight transport to the green industry. Asks if the Minister can give a decision before 2026. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of a concrete decision regarding the double track on the Gävle-Härnösand section. Wants the government to give Trafikverket a clear mandate to realize the project by 2035. Read the speech
Tax freeze for municipalities and regions: KD, M, and S debate
- Criticizes that conservative politicians see tax cuts as the solution to most societal problems. Argues that taxes are needed to finance common commitments and proposes a tax floor to ensure an equitable welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's claims about investments in welfare as healthcare has large deficits and staff are being laid off. Asks if the government is willing to consider a tax floor. Read the speech
Skatteverket layoffs and 100 million SEK for crime fighting
- Points out that the government during the previous mandate period took measures to improve the population registration. Asks the Finance Minister if the government has abandoned the plan for a large national census despite the coalition parties being in agreement on preparing such a census. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government has abandoned the idea of a census and requests the coalition partners' position on this. Argues that a census through door-knocking is inefficient and expensive. Read the speech
Government savings on agencies: KD and S debate service impact
- Criticizes that the government's decision on large, general savings of 1.1 billion kronor has consequences for staff and service. Asks what the agencies should stop doing or do less of as a consequence of the savings. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not clear about which priorities should be made regarding the savings. Asks the Minister if the government accepts extended processing times and reduced state presence in the country. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's savings are substantial and do not constitute ordinary efficiency measures. Criticizes that the government gives a walkover to the agencies without guidance or clear goals for how the savings should be implemented. Read the speech
Gasoline and diesel tax cuts and agricultural diesel proposal
- Criticizes the government's fuel policy as a "fuel bluff" which entails a tax increase on diesel. Proposes instead a fuel discount, tax cuts for families and twice as many resources for healthcare. Read the speech
- Asks how the SD government will guarantee that the proposed tax cut actually reaches the economically vulnerable households. Further asks how they will ensure that the money does not end up with the fuel companies or disappear due to increased oil prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that it is uncertain whether the tax cut reaches the consumer. Argues that the government's proposal implies a practical tax increase on diesel and proposes a fuel discount to support vulnerable households. Read the speech
- Points out that the bourgeois parties' promises of significant reductions in petrol and diesel prices were not fulfilled. Asks how the speaker will ensure that the proposed tax cut reaches households instead of the owners of the petrol companies. Read the speech
- Proposes a "tankrabatt" (fuel discount) that provides direct support to households that need the car in everyday life. Criticizes the government's proposal and asks how they will ensure that the support actually reaches the families who need it. Read the speech
State presence in Härnösand and localization of agencies
- Argues that the government lacks plan, will, and ambition regarding the relocation and new location of state activities. Asks if efficiency is paramount over state presence and service throughout the country. Read the speech
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State presence in Härnösand and decentralization debate
- Criticizes the government's lack of ambition and plan for state presence and service throughout the country. Asks if the minister intends to take initiative for active relocation of state activities. Read the speech
ROT and RUT deductions: M proposes higher ceilings for jobs
- Argues that the ROT deduction is not distributed equally as the richest tenth of the population receives half of the deductions. Asks the Minister for Finance about the government's intention with separating the ceilings for the ROT and RUT deductions and if it is a concession to the Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Finance for not answering questions about the positive effects of an increased standard deduction. Asks if the Minister for Finance is prepared to propose an evaluation and review of the standard deduction in the upcoming bill. Read the speech
Infrastructure measures and Ostkustbanan double-tracking
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- Criticizes that the government is quick to communicate "no" but slow to communicate actual initiatives. Asks what steps are required to live up to the promise of double tracks on the Ostkustbanan. Read the speech
State responsibility for transport infrastructure and investments
- Criticizes that Trafikverket requires municipalities to pay for investments in state infrastructure despite the state having the primary responsibility. Asks if the government is prepared to give Trafikverket a clarified mandate to follow this main principle. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not prepared to change Trafikverket's mandate now and criticizes the lack of resources for the green transition. Asks if the government is prepared to provide funds in the near term for national infrastructure. Read the speech
- Regrets that the government is not prepared to clarify Trafikverket's mandate or provide additional funds for investments in green energy. Wants the minister to contact the relevant municipalities and visit Västernorrland to see the needs. Read the speech
Government strategy for northern Sweden and regional scope
- Argues that Västernorrland is undergoing a major green industrial transition with large investments and confidence in the future. Asks why the county is not included in the government's strategy for northern Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's response does not constitute a strategy for northern Sweden because it lacks clear priorities and resource allocation. Criticizes that the focus is too narrow and that other counties in northern Sweden should be included. Read the speech
Electricity support to municipalities and regions 20m cap
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- Criticizes that the government actively chooses to prioritize away municipalities and regions in northern Sweden. Argues that it was possible to change reference prices and time periods to include these, just as was done for households. Read the speech
Tax exemption for workplace vehicle charging for green transition
- Argues that the proposed tax exemption is welcome as it facilitates the transition to a sustainable vehicle fleet and reduces the administrative burden. Simultaneously criticizes the government's cuts in education and welfare, which risk reducing job opportunities. Read the speech
Diesel tax reduction for agriculture, forestry and aquaculture
- Argues that the temporarily increased tax reduction on diesel is necessary to strengthen Swedish food production and alleviate the vulnerable situation for companies. Criticizes the government for not doing more to ease the economic situation for households and the public sector. Read the speech
Census for population register quality and immigration control
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- Argues that the government focuses on immigration as the cause of the problems with the population registry. Criticizes that the government is withdrawing investment support for housing and is not investing in welfare instead of prioritizing the population registry. Read the speech
Equalization system investigation: tax rates and welfare impact
- Argues that the government's interest in the equalization system is greater than in general state grants. Asks whether the additional directive implies that the government wants to introduce a tax ceiling for municipalities and regions. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities and regions are forced to raise taxes due to a lack of structural conditions and tax cuts that have eroded welfare resources. Criticizes the government's focus on a tax ceiling. Read the speech
Point tax and customs duty: tax cuts, plastic bag tax, and energy
- Criticizes the government's spring budget for lacking investments in welfare and for their inability to communicate a common stance regarding the plastic bag tax. Argues that excise taxes are important sources of income for welfare and asks which investments will be withdrawn if the taxes are lowered. Read the speech
- Asks what the final decision from the government base is regarding the abolition of the plastic bag tax. Criticizes the government and the supporting party for not having given clear information about future resources to municipalities and regions. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the coalition partners cannot provide any information regarding the plastic bag tax. Criticizes that tax cuts for high-income earners are prioritized over welfare, which leads to cuts in municipalities and regions. Read the speech
- Asks how the Liberals view the plastic bag tax and whether they want it to remain unchanged, be reduced, or be abolished. Points out that the Liberals previously campaigned for its introduction but that the government has now proposed that it should be referred. Read the speech
- Asks if the Liberals are prepared to abolish the plastic bag tax entirely. Argues that it is important for the voters to receive a clear statement on the Liberals' position since others in the government base demand abolition. Read the speech
Tax on electricity market profits and capacity fees for consumers
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- Criticizes the Minister for Finance for a lack of self-criticism and argues that the government uses the tax legislation as a cover to avoid making priorities. Argues that the government could have worked faster and that they are withholding support for households. Read the speech
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Notes that households are living in a financially difficult situation due to extreme price increases on food, raised interest rates, and inflation. Asks if the government has any new concrete proposals on how to support households. Read the speech
Census accuracy and population register correction measures
- Argues that correct information in the population register is a prerequisite for the welfare system and that the previous Social Democratic government implemented many measures. Asks when the promised census will be carried out and why the government is abandoning its own proposals. Read the speech
- Confirms that the need for more tools and resources is an agreement. Criticizes that the government cannot provide information on when or how a census shall be carried out despite previous promises. Asks if Skatteverket receives a clear mandate regarding specifically a census. Read the speech
- Argues that the government cannot provide an answer regarding a census and is fumbling with the issue. Argues that correct population registration is necessary to counter the exploitation of the welfare system, but that policy that reduces inequalities and creates jobs is crucial. Read the speech
GDP-indexing of chemical and waste incineration taxes
- Wants to introduce a GDP-indexing of the tax on chemicals in certain electronics to protect people's health. Argues that the waste incineration tax should be abolished due to its negative impact on the energy supply. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that a faster climate transition creates jobs and economic growth. Wants continued record-large investments in infrastructure, particularly double tracks on the Ostkustbanan and new road sections, to secure the export of green products. Criticizes the right-conservative block's lack of ambition for climate and infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has begun the expansion of double tracks on the Ostkustbanan and Norrbotniabanan and has invested historically large resources in moving freight to maritime transport. Asks what the Sweden Democrats' priorities and investments for the infrastructure in northern Sweden are. Read the speech
- Asks what the member thinks about the fact that investments in railways and shipping are completely missing in the government statement and the palace agreement that were recently presented. Further asks which specific investments the Sweden Democrats want to see in northern Sweden regarding infrastructure. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.