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Per Söderlund (SD)
What Per Söderlund has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Sweden's contribution to NATO's forward presence in Finland
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report. Argues that Sweden's contribution to NATO's forward presence in Finland is strategically important and shows that Sweden is a reliable ally. Emphasizes that Sweden must simultaneously rebuild its national defense capability. Read the speech
Defense personnel conditions: SD, S, V propose new reforms
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the staff needs better conditions through, for example, a lowered retirement age and tax-free service housing, as well as that voluntary organizations should continue to have close cooperation with the Armed Forces. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate
- Argues that women have a natural place in the Armed Forces but that competence requirements should be the same regardless of gender. Asks how lowered requirements strengthen operational capability and expresses concern that requirement profiles should be reviewed for increased equality. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Minister of Defence considers that lowered requirements for muscular strength strengthen the defense capability and in what way. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks whether the government is prepared to take initiative to introduce a total defense analysis in agency decisions. Argues that a functioning defense requires civil protection and preparedness stocks, which is a shared responsibility for state, region and municipality. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Criticizes that critical infrastructure is being decommissioned or sold for economic reasons. Argues that the government should carry out a national inventory and take measures to ensure that important infrastructure is not lost. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Asks when the government will present a proposal to strengthen security by limiting foreign real estate purchases. Argues that Sweden should introduce modernized legislation similar to neighboring countries to counter negative impacts on security. Read the speech
Sweden defense industry strategy: innovation, production, cooperation
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that Russia poses a serious threat and that Sweden needs a strong defense. Welcomes the strategy which strengthens the business sector's conditions through facilitated permit processes, state investments, and strengthened export support. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Questions about whether the Minister for Finance intends to work to remove obstacles to the growth of total defense by creating more flexible and modern regulations, norms, and practices within the Ministry of Finance. Read the speech
Armed Forces personnel: 30% higher allowance and 3.5% GDP
- Proposes approval of reservation 5. Argues that the staff need better conditions, higher status and alternative benefits. Proposes a mobilization reserve, increased support to voluntary organizations and expanded veteran healthcare. Read the speech
Military affairs: defense capability, conscription and environment
- Criticizes that environmental assessments have hindered the Swedish Armed Forces' growth despite legislation on the priority of defense interests. Suggests facilitating permit processes and providing economic incentives for shooting ranges to strengthen defense capabilities. Read the speech
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Argues that it is important to utilize people's commitment and competence to strengthen the defense. Asks how the government ensures that persons with diagnoses, such as for example diabetes, can serve within the Armed Forces. Read the speech
- Questions whether the minister intends to work with the issue similarly to Finland by taking initiative for something similar in Sweden. The purpose is to ensure that all suitable persons who wish to contribute are able to do so. Read the speech
State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Argues that inflation has fallen thanks to the government's measures and emphasizes that lingering effects still affect families with children and pensioners. Advocates for tax cuts on work, pension, savings, and transport to strengthen household purchasing power and increase growth. Welcomes the abolition of the aviation tax, the malus for motorhomes as well as the reduction of the alcohol tax for small breweries. Read the speech
- Argues that the concept of "disability tax" is misleading because it is not a tax that affects persons with disabilities. Defends that there should be differences in tax on work and other incomes so that it pays to work. Read the speech
- Argues that high marginal taxes need to be lowered to increase productivity. Criticizes the Social Democrats' accusations of broken election promises and argues that the party itself has not kept its promises. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy on fuel prices has worked. Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous proposal on fuel discounts as distorted and asks why they have now lowered the discount. Read the speech
- Argues that broad reductions of the fuel tax are an inflation-dampening measure that benefits everyone, including farmers and the transport sector. Criticizes the fuel discount as insufficient for those who have long driving distances in the countryside. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Argues that the major banks profit from the lending interest rate being lowered more slowly than the policy rate and that their oligopolistic position makes it difficult to switch banks. Asks if the government intends to take further measures to facilitate switching banks. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Argues that the economic situation is improving and that the Tidö parties' measures have dampened inflation. Wants to continue reducing the regulatory burden for companies and counter EU's plans to change the decision-making procedure for taxes. Read the speech
- Turns against the concept of "funkisskatt" (function tax) as there is no tax on bodily functions. Argues that the government's policy counteracts inflation for everyone's benefit and that measures such as increased housing allowance are aimed at those with poorer finances. Read the speech
- Argues that it is wrong to claim that the party only targets high-income earners. Explains that it is not the party alone that decides on taxes without negotiation. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Argues that the Swedish Customs' powers have not kept pace with societal developments and need to be prioritized. Asks how the work is progressing and what additional tools and powers may become relevant to create a safer Sweden. Read the speech
- Asks if the Minister for Finance sees any further steps beyond those just mentioned to strengthen the Swedish Customs, as the area is very important. Read the speech
VAT system review: uniform tax and 21 percent rate proposal
Gasoline and diesel tax cuts and agricultural diesel proposal
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats' proposal favors those with short commuting distances and disadvantages those who have long distances. Proposes instead broad tax cuts on gasoline and diesel to counteract inflation. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable that those who live closest to work benefit most from the opponent's proposal. Argues that those with the longest distances and the greatest need for reduced fuel costs benefit from their proposal. Proposes a reduction of the reduction obligation to 6 percent for both gasoline and diesel. Read the speech
- Approves the committee's proposal. Argues that an increased reduction of the tax on agricultural diesel is necessary to strengthen food production and counteract inflation. Criticizes the Green Party's policy and argues that technology for fossil-free machines is lacking in the short term. Read the speech
- Argues that the transition is impossible without available technology and that companies must shut down their production if they are forced to transition. Asks which manufacturers have the products and how machines are to be charged in the forest. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's policy as being out of touch with reality because the technology for electric forest machines does not exist today. Argues that increased diesel prices lead to higher food prices and reduced Swedish production. Read the speech
- Criticizes that farmers want to be forced to use technology that does not exist today. Argues that there is insufficient electricity production, primarily nuclear power, to drive an electrified transport fleet. Read the speech
- Argues that a government investigation shows that the technology for fossil-free machines does not exist today. Points out that farmers and machinery contractors want to see a reduction, not an increase, in the blending of biofuels. Read the speech
State Budget 2024: Tax cuts, welfare crisis and subsidies
- Argues that Sweden is in a recession with high inflation and emphasizes the importance of a restrained budget. Wants to lower the tax on labor for low- and middle-income earners as well as pensioners and pause the upward adjustment of the threshold for state income tax to finance this. Read the speech
- Argues that the most important measure for wage earners is to keep inflation down. Denies that a "funkisskatt" (functional tax) exists and argues that the concept is incorrect. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no disability tax because the tax is not increased for persons with functional variations. Expresses joy that the Social Democrats are considering introducing policies that the Sweden Democrats have advocated for for many years. Read the speech
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Wants to reform taxes and regulations to lower cost levels. Proposes to lower the reduction obligation, abolish the tax on plastic bags and the aviation tax, and expresses concern over the EU's plans to change the decision-making procedure for taxes. Read the speech
Diesel tax reduction for agriculture, forestry and aquaculture
- Proposes approval of the proposal to extend the tax reduction on diesel. Argues that the measure is necessary to keep prices and inflation down, as well as that technical alternatives to replace diesel-powered machines do not exist today. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Asks if the government has any announcement regarding compensation to municipalities and regions affected by the risk tax. Points out that previous governments have not fully addressed the announcement regarding exemptions or compensation for increased borrowing costs. Read the speech
VAT design: S wants uniform tax, MP seeks pad exemption
- Proposes approval of reservation 1. Argues that the current system with different VAT rates creates complications for the business sector and the public sector. Wants to see a review for increased harmonization as well as an investigation into VAT rates for tourist attractions and the cultural area. Read the speech
VAT on repairs: S opposes, V and SD support increase
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to increase the value-added tax on certain repairs. Argues that the increase improves competition neutrality and that the marginal steering of resource management is very small. Read the speech
EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
- Asks if the government plans to take measures to strengthen the Swedish krona as its low value affects citizens, companies, and consumers negatively and can facilitate for foreign companies to buy up Swedish competitors. Read the speech
Tax on fossil fuel extraordinary profits in 2023
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that there is no room in the EU regulation to exempt renewable energy sources and therefore demands that the Center Party's motion be rejected. Read the speech
Tax system, population registration and budget priorities
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for a decision. Argues that a national census is necessary to strengthen control over the population register, combat welfare crime, and counter organized crime. Read the speech
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
- Argues that the budget needs to reform taxes and regulations to counteract inflation. Proposes that the job tax credit be strengthened for persons over 65 years of age and that a temporary exemption be introduced for taxation of charging at the workplace. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is not a real disability tax because not everyone with a disability pays it. Notes that there are differences in taxes that need to be leveled out. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Asks the Minister for Finance to what extent the state and the government have a responsibility for a more equal and fair mortgage market, as the conditions for loans vary depending on where in the country one wants to build. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.