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Petter Löberg (S)
What Petter Löberg 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.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes that the opponent wants to review judgments in the chamber. Argues that there are better conditions today to secure evidence in sexual offenses through the use of specific kits and target-oriented assistance. Read the speech
- Argues that there are systems for redress in cases of wrongful conviction. Criticizes that the opponent wants perpetrators and rapists to go free and points to social media and mobile documentation as causes of judgments. Read the speech
Paid police education to improve recruitment and student loans
- Proposes approval of the proposal for a paid police training. Argues that it is a necessary exception from the general principle of free education due to the special nature of the police profession, personal risks, and the acute need for more police officers [6, 7, 9-12]. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the issue of internal conflicts in Botkyrka is raised in the debate. Argues that the opponent should focus on their own policy instead of talking about internal conflicts and that the issue does not belong in the report. Read the speech
- Hope that the proposal strengthens the current good recruitment to the police training. Argues that it is problematic to direct a sharp edge towards Swedes who have come to the country and behave correctly. Read the speech
Gang crime eradication strategy and recruitment measures
- Criticizes the government's rhetoric and argues that political change requires long-term work with investigations and legislation. Points out that previous governments started the work from scratch and urges the government to focus on future measures instead of intimidating with other parties. Read the speech
2015 Police Reform: SD wants local resources and no closures
- Wish to vote in favor of reservation 1. Criticizes that the intentions of local presence have not been achieved and that resources have been moved inward and upward. Proposes that resources be directed toward the local level, a moratorium on the closure of police stations be introduced and regulated response times be introduced. Read the speech
New weapons law: SD wants AR15 redemption and 5-year license
- Argues that the EU's weapons directive has contributed to a safer world, Europe and Sweden. Asks if the opponent still believes that the EU's weapons directive and crackdown on terrorism should not have been implemented. Read the speech
- Argues that the weapons directive is one of many tools to prevent terrorism. Explains that the regulations are not a punishment of legal gun owners but a way to manage potentially dangerous objects. Read the speech
- Requests approval of the reservation regarding transitional rules. Argues that weapons are objects that require humility and a strict, consistent regulatory framework to create safety. Criticizes that AR15 weapons are allowed to remain out and instead demands that they be surrendered in an orderly manner. Proposes introducing a check of weapon holders every five years. Wants a modern weapons law that takes technical development into account and draws boundaries against weapons designed for war. Read the speech
- Argues that legal weapons constitute a problem in suicides and threats or violence in close relationships. Points out that legal weapons are also used in murders in family tragedies. Read the speech
- Confirms that weapons shall be redeemed in a financially non-disadvantageous manner. Argues that weapons of a military-like type do not belong in the hunting grounds and that the discussion only concerns semi-automatic weapons for hunting needs. Read the speech
Police strategies: SD preventive work, S local presence, M crime
- Wants to introduce a principle of allocating as much to preventive work as to repression. Argues that local police presence is crucial for safety and criticizes the government's closure of police stations. Suggests increased focus on economic crime and demands that the police be able to take down advertisements for criminal services. Read the speech
- Argues that the best crime prevention work is the 90-day guarantee so that all young people get work, studies, or internship. Criticizes that resources have been withdrawn from municipalities and regions for school, leisure, and labor market measures. Read the speech
- Argues that crime prevention work includes reduced internet fraud. Emphasizes that long-term crime prevention requires investments in school, leisure activities, and child and adolescent psychiatry rather than solely more prisons and harsher sentences. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a minister took a selfie in the suburbs. Argues that a police station is a mechanism for investigative activity and local knowledge rather than an expedition. Read the speech
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Security detention: New indeterminate custodial sentence
- Wants to vote yes to the introduction of security detention to protect society against the most dangerous repeat offenders. Argues that the sanction must be used restrictively with strong legal safeguards and that the correctional services' capacity must be secured. Read the speech
Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency
- Questions whether the Prime Minister shares the Minister for Justice's assessment regarding that the Prime Minister's Chancellery has not followed the Freedom of the Press Act in the handling of the Landerholm affair. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures 2024: SD wants expanded wiretapping
- Argues that secret coercive measures are important tools against technologically advanced organized crime. Suggests that the Riksdag add the letter to the records but emphasizes the need for continued scrutiny and balance between crime fighting and legal certainty. Read the speech
Police training admission: diversity, growth targets and quality
- Argues that the admission process needs to be improved to become profession-relevant, legally secure, and resource-efficient. Emphasizes the need for diversity to understand cultural codes and criticizes systemic errors where women and persons with a foreign background are disadvantaged. Read the speech
Palantir use in justice authorities and dependence on US tech
- Criticizes the minister for not answering most questions and for not taking responsibility for the use of the controversial tool Palantir. Argues that the politicians must take primary responsibility for which tools the authorities use. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden risks becoming dependent on a politically oriented American tech giant. Criticizes the lack of transparency and asks about the risks of using AI-based software whose functions cannot be audited. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Justice for dismissing questions about Palantir as conspiracy theories. Argues that the discussion is international and emphasizes the importance of Sweden standing on its own feet without dependence on unsuitable tech giants. Read the speech
Firearms regulation: hunting weapons and gang crime debate
- Proposes approval of the reservation regarding the suitability of firearms for hunting. Argues that semi-automatic military-like weapons do not belong in hunting environments and emphasizes the need for careful handling of weapons due to their ability to end lives. Read the speech
- Argues that incorrect decisions cost money and that society must bear the cost of correcting previous decisions. Argues that AR weapons are unsuitable and should be removed as they pose a risk in school shootings. Read the speech
- Argues that society must bear the cost of redeeming military-like weapons so that owners are left unharmed. Emphasizes that these weapons do not belong in hunting environments and create insecurity. Read the speech
- Argues that it is inappropriate to comment on individual civil servants' knowledge and qualities. Emphasizes the importance of respecting the integrity of single-person investigators and that they should act based on written directives. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigation carried out what was expected in the directives. Claims that the investigation was responsive to simplifying the everyday lives of legal hunters and shooters by resolving deficiencies in, among other things, transport issues. Read the speech
Secret measures for children under 15 committing crimes
- Want to vote yes to the proposal because there is an acute need for new tools to meet children who are recruited by criminal networks. Argues that the proposal finds a good balance point between privacy and efficiency through time limits and legal certainty guarantees. Read the speech
- Argues that the police density and the tools introduced during the Social Democrats' government have reduced the shootings. Criticizes the opposing party for lacking their own ideas regarding new recruitment. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government's proposal has not resolved the situation, but that the tools the police have today are the result of long-term work. Criticizes that the opponent focuses on future investments instead of handling the acute situation with gang recruitment. Read the speech
Protection for public employees against violence and harassment
- Supports the committee's proposal to protect public employees against violence and harassment. Emphasizes that criminal justice measures must be combined with crime prevention efforts, increased staffing, and better resources to create a safe working environment. Read the speech
Hunting weapons: SD and M want expansion, MP wants ban
- Questions about whether the speaker stands behind their party's party line regarding that weapons with a military character risk changing the legitimacy and respect for the Swedish wildlife management tradition. Read the speech
- Argues that weapons with a military character such as the AR-15 do not belong in hunting areas. Emphasizes that there is broad public support for powerful changes to increase safety. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the reservation regarding the suitability of firearms for hunting. Argues that the weapons legislation has reduced violence and that weapons with a military character pose a heightened danger. Criticizes that these weapons are used for civil hunting purposes and argues that they create an unpleasant norm shift in society. Read the speech
- Criticizes the negative value judgments towards officials who have worked with the weapons directive. Argues that the AR-15 is a dangerous weapon with a high rate of fire and power and asks if the Moderaterna will ban it for hunting. Read the speech
- Argues that a semi-automatic weapon similar to an AR-15 was used in Örebro. Wants to carry out a screening of mental health among license holders to prevent suicide and asks why the Moderaterna oppose this. Read the speech
Police resources, crime prevention and 10,000 new employees
- Proposes approval of reservation 4 to emphasize the crime prevention perspective. Argues that the police have received significant resource increases and that the goal of 10,000 new police officers has been achieved. Emphasizes that preventive work, social support, and cooperation are the keys to solving gang crime. Read the speech
- Argues that the crime prevention work during the eight years has been successful through a holistic approach and significantly increased resources. Success is measured, among other things, in fewer open drug scenes and reduced shootings. Read the speech
- Argues that resources for external services were limited by the need to investigate serious crimes. Explains that 10,000 new police officers have been hired and that the basis for continued expansion was laid under Social Democratic rule. Read the speech
Secret data interception: SD and M want permanent law
- Argues that secret coercive measures are powerful tools needed for crime fighting, but emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive review to create clearer rules and safeguard the individual's fundamental rights. Read the speech
Biometrics in crime fighting: facial recognition and privacy
- Proposes approval of reservation 5. Argues that the police should be given the opportunity to use registers in real-time to identify suspects through facial recognition. Wants to establish a legislative proposal for a new legally secure infrastructure. Read the speech
Sweden-Finland police cooperation in Tornedalen region
- Proposes approval of the proposal for an intensified police cooperation with Finland. Argues that the agreement improves response times and increases safety in rural areas through faster interventions in accidents and crimes. Read the speech
Preventive measures for serious crimes: SD, V, and M debate
- Argues that serious crime must be combated and that current preventive coercive measures have shown results. However, criticizes the lack of evaluation of time-limited provisions and requests a fundamental mapping of the effects on personal privacy. Read the speech
Detentions of security risks: tools for police and surveillance
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to give authorities better tools to find persons who pose a serious security risk. Simultaneously criticizes that the collective legislation on secret coercive measures affects the individual's privacy to an extent never seen before. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should not be ashamed of its policy as they have implemented more repressive measures than any other government. Claims that residential burglaries have been halved since 2016 and that they have delivered on their promises regarding police resources. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's debating style and argues that the government lacks answers on how the gangs' new recruitment should be reduced or how crime prevention work should be carried out. Also points out that the level of terrorism has increased during the opponent's watch. Read the speech
EU roadmap for drug trafficking and organized crime debate
- Wants an open Europe based on humanism where the member states cooperate to combat organized crime. Argues that the roadmap's focus on sharpening controls in logistics hubs, strengthening Europol and carrying out background checks is very good. Emphasizes that strong crime prevention work is a necessary cornerstone for breaking up gangs at a structural level. Read the speech
Police officer protection: SD and M support, V opposes
- Move for approval of the reservation on continuous evaluation of the proposal. Accepts the legislative product to strengthen the protection for police officers and their families despite deficiencies in the preparation and the conflict of objectives with the principle of public access. Read the speech
Procedural law and surveillance: detention, wiretapping, drones
- Proposes approval of the reservation on camera surveillance to more effectively prevent and solve crimes. Argues that the chain of justice needs resources to function and that the government is responsible for ensuring that these links hold together. Read the speech
- Answers the question by explaining that the government implemented legislative changes to simplify camera surveillance. Argues that inertia in the system and procurement processes were the main bottlenecks during the previous government's period. Read the speech
- Argues that it is now necessary to take the next step to use technical tools and regulatory systems more effectively. Wants the police to be given a broader palette of tools for crime prevention now that the technical prerequisites are in place. Read the speech
Police resources: wiretapping, social work and Armed Forces
- Proposes approval of the reservation regarding the crime prevention perspective. Argues that the police need more resources for local areas and that the focus must shift from solely repressive measures to social preventive work, evaluation, and accountability. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures 2022: privacy vs. state needs
- Argues that there is a conflict of objectives between the state's need for powerful secret coercive measures and the individual's right to privacy. Shares the government's view that the measures have been useful, but requests a review based on the Council on Legislation's criticism. Read the speech
Weapons legislation: M wants to abolish 5-year licenses
- Argues that the government should not overturn the weapons directive, which has been implemented with great effort to avoid million-euro fines. Asks what constitutes an acceptable level and how they intend to adjust the legislation if the authorities' decisions are insufficient. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent uses strong words regarding the implementation of the weapons directive when it is still too early to evaluate. Asks if the strict weapons legislation could have contributed to legal weapons not ending up in the hands of criminals. Read the speech
- Urges approval of the reservation on the weapons amnesty. Argues that firearm violence requires effective measures to remove illegal weapons and proposes a weapons amnesty as a crime-prevention measure. Appeals to the government to maintain strict rules for weapon possession and use. Read the speech
Police recruitment of officers with a foreign background
- Argues that there is a discrepancy between the Swedish Police Authority's ambitions and the actual diversity. Asks for concrete measures to increase diversity as people with a foreign background often apply but do not reach the training. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Minister for Justice shares the Sweden Democrats' view that the underrepresentation of persons of foreign origin is not a problem. Argues that diversity provides added value through cultural and linguistic knowledge, increases efficiency and strengthens trust. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Minister for Justice agrees with the Sweden Democrats' view and demands concrete measures to address the lack of diversity within the police. Clarifies that previous measures have not been sufficient and denies allegations of discrimination. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for weapons crimes and prison management
- Proposes approval of the reservation regarding the conditions of the Prison and Probation Service. Argues that weapons are the common denominator in violence and that harsher penalties for weapon crimes is a Social Democratic proposal. Criticizes the government's indifference toward resources and demands a plan for the Prison and Probation Service. Read the speech
Police Authority shoplifting handling and Riksrevisionen report
- Argues that the clearance of personal data has deteriorated despite historically large resource allocations. Wants the police to listen to the National Audit Office's recommendations to increase the clearance rate, strengthen the local level and reduce the trust gap between the public and the police. Read the speech
Swedish Police special operations against organized crime
- Requests approval of the reservation and argues that the Police Authority fails to account for costs, effects, and the number of special incidents. Criticizes that resources are being drawn from local police areas, but emphasizes that special incidents have given rise to groundbreaking methods and successful prosecutions. Argues that the police growth will be resolved through the new trainings. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures for serious crimes and gang crime
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal on expanded secret coercive measures. Argues that the principles of the rule of law and the balance between the state's powers and the individual's privacy must be protected when using these tools. Read the speech
Expanded police powers in border areas to combat crime
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that expanded police powers are necessary to combat cross-border crime and illegal labor. Supports the bill but emphasizes the importance of evaluating risks to personal privacy and profiling. Read the speech
- Argues that the goal has not been fully reached despite sharp legislation. Claims that the Social Democrats made historically large investments in judicial authorities and expansion of resources during their time in power. Read the speech
- Argues that politics needs to be more humble towards society's challenges. Wants to discuss and find common solutions across party lines and emphasizes the importance of crime prevention work rather than solely repressive measures or cameras. Read the speech
Security guard law: transport of intoxicated persons and powers
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that the legislation relieves the police, enables transport of those in custody and shortens the time for the deprived of liberty. Emphasizes that the role of security guards has changed and requires appropriate legislation. Read the speech
Firearms directive implementation: S, C, and M debate EU fines
- Argues that the weapons directive is necessary to counter terrorism following the events in Paris. Wants the new bill to implement the directive through expanded marking, regulation of weapons magazines, and stricter reporting requirements for weapons dealers. Read the speech
- Argues that the terrorist attacks in Paris were carried out with illegal weapons, while the attack in Norway was carried out with a licensed weapon. Claims that better control and follow-up of the licensing management could have prevented the attack. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is a minimum level aimed at avoiding high fines from the EU. Confirms that most weapon owners behave themselves and hopes that the proposal does not constitute an over-implementation. Read the speech
Police strengthening: M, S, and SD debate crime measures
- Argues that the policy needs clarity by demanding locally present police in the entire country. Emphasizes that relationship-building community police officers are the core of the operation and criticizes proposals for stop-and-search zones as counterproductive. Read the speech
Weapon regulations and license management for legal gun owners
- Wish to vote in favor of the reservation to increase the minimum sentence for aggravated weapons offense to four years. Argues that the previous government did more than anyone else to meet the weapons violence and that access to weapons is a central factor in gang crime. Read the speech
- Asks about the background to the EU's firearms directive. Asks if the Moderaterna will stand up for a hard line against the handling of illegal weapons and argues that they want to do what is required to stop gun violence. Read the speech
- Argues that the EU's firearms directive was introduced as a direct reaction to the terrorist attacks in Paris in 2015. Criticizes that Bergheden has, over several years, tried to undermine these ambitions and directly in the rostrum. Read the speech
Procedural law changes for crime and witness protection
- Proposes a reservation on the requirement for permits for municipalities to install cameras for crime prevention purposes. Wants the police to be allowed to use covert coercive measures for more crimes and that criminals' property should be able to be seized even without a connection to a specific crime. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.