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Rickard Nordin (C)
What Rickard Nordin 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.
New authority for environmental assessment and Code reform
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- Asks why the authority is being placed in Stockholm despite the industry being located in other parts of the country. Criticizes the Kristdemokraterna for being centralizing and argues that the government has failed to create fast permit processes. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government stops halfway by not giving the new agency a broader responsibility from day one. Argues that the agency should be placed outside Stockholm to promote rural policy and take advantage of local knowledge. Read the speech
New electricity laws to modernize system and align with EU law
- Criticizes the government's bill for not taking advantage of societal developments and missing opportunities for local solutions and energy sharing. Wants clearer rules for flexibility resources, better opportunities for households and companies to contribute with support services, and removal of obstacles for aggregators. Read the speech
New nuclear power sites in coastal areas and archipelagos
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- Criticizes that the government has not exempted Gotland and Fårö from the legislation despite the location being considered unsuitable for nuclear power. Asks if it is the Moderaternas official opinion that Gotland is an unsuitable location and why the protection has not been maintained. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's unilateral nuclear power policy which lacks market viability and requires state subsidies. Argues that coastal environments should be protected and advocates for a technology-neutral energy policy that welcomes all fossil-free types of power. Read the speech
Uranium mining: M wants electrification, MP wants ban
- Criticizes that fear is being used as a weapon and argues that it is not true that an iron ore mine would need to close in the event of a uranium discovery. Argues that the municipal veto must not be abolished and questions the Moderaternas investigation promises. Read the speech
- Asks how the Moderaterna can guarantee that the municipal veto is introduced since the government base opposes this. Argues that instead one should vote for the reservations that advocate for a veto against mining in alunschist. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Christian Democrats want to move decision-making power to Stockholm. Argues that the bill is about local influence over one's own land rather than uranium mining and questions how more power to Stockholm benefits the countryside. Read the speech
- Wants municipalities to retain the right to decide on their own land. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for wanting to move the power to Stockholm and argues that land extraction makes it difficult to operate in rural areas. Read the speech
- Opposeses the government's desire to abolish the municipal veto in uranium mining. Argues that decisions regarding activities that affect the living environment and drinking water must be made locally to guarantee democracy and environmental responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that wind turbine blades can be reused or chemically recycled. Criticizes nuclear power's dangerous waste which requires disposal for hundreds of thousands of years and opposes the government's large subsidies to nuclear power. Asks if the Sverigedemokraterna would support a veto against alunschist mining. Read the speech
- Argues that local influence is reasonable because the consequences are unpredictable. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' position that decisions should be made in Stockholm instead of locally. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the proposal to remove local influence lacks credibility. Asks if the Liberalerna will vote for a motion regarding a local veto against mining in alumschist. Read the speech
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Criticizes that the government wants to remove local influence over uranium mining. Asks if the government considers that uranium mining carries more weight than Swedish food production. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not appointed any investigation regarding alunskiffer. Argues that the government has instead removed local influence over uranium mining and calls for a vote in favor of the proposal for a ban on mining in alunskiffer. Read the speech
Nuclear material safety: SD wants uranium treated as mineral
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric regarding fear propaganda and the lack of consistency in their stance on the municipal veto. Argues that local veto is reasonable for both wind power and uranium mining to guarantee local influence. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats want to remove local influence regarding uranium mining. Criticizes uranium mining as it involves large emissions, does not provide self-sufficiency and is environmentally worse than import. Read the speech
Wind power in municipalities: compensation and local impact
- Argues that wind power is necessary for electrification and advocates for simpler, automated compensation systems for neighbors. Wants municipalities to receive long-term economic benefit through statutory property tax and criticizes the government's delays as well as the lack of a right of redemption. Read the speech
- Argues that increased electricity production pushes down price levels. Criticizes the government and Sverigedemokraterna for slowing down electrification and argues that their policy leads to higher electricity prices for the Swedish people. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has the world's best electricity system and criticizes the government's neglect of combined heat and power. Suggests focusing on combined heat and power to quickly create output and manage volatile electricity prices through flexible power. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Asks how the government can justify abolishing the municipal influence over the land when the uranium mining requires enormous volumes and areas due to the modest levels in the Swedish bedrock. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party is not against nuclear power but against taxpayers having to pay for it. Criticizes that the government wants to remove the local residents' possibility to stop uranium mining and demands an explanation for this. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on international climate actions
- Argues that it is reasonable to take as many measures as possible at home because it is difficult and uncertain to follow up on measures in other places. Suggests that investments in Sweden increase security and create jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the party colleague has proposed to zero out aid and shut down Sida. Argues that it is impossible to carry out international climate actions without a budget and accuses the opponent of not prioritizing the climate issue. Read the speech
- Wants to phase out international climate credits in favor of domestic measures. Criticizes that the government uses uncertain credit systems as a shortcut to postpone the necessary transition in Sweden. Read the speech
- Asks how it is possible to deduct measures in other countries from Swedish climate goals without it detracting from the former. Asks how outsourced climate work reduces Swedish oil dependency and increases competitiveness, as well as how it is to protect taxpayers' money by supporting electric mopeds in Ghana. Read the speech
- Argues that international climate efforts do not increase Swedish expertise. Suggests that the money should instead be used for Swedish climate efforts that strengthen security, competitiveness and reduce oil dependency. Criticizes that current policy is neither wise nor bourgeois. Read the speech
Hydropower exemptions from Birds and Habitats Directives
- Argues that the current legislation is insufficient. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats previously opposed further measures for small-scale hydropower despite the fact that the action plans are still not finished. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not being united in their decisions between different committees. Argues that current measures for small-scale hydropower are not sufficient and require improvements. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has not done more during the last four years and if Lars Beckman shares the government's assessment that the legislative work is finished. Points out that the proposal primarily concerns large-scale power. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and the Moderaterna have not delivered functional legislation for small-scale hydropower. Argues that the proposed legislation is substandard and fails to solve the fundamental problems or handle necessary trade-offs. Read the speech
- Asks why the Christian Democrats say they are not satisfied with the legislation while at the same time not proposing any specific measures. Read the speech
- Asks what the problem has been in the negotiations and why one has not progressed further. Expresses disappointment that the government considers the work finished despite it not being sufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that hydropower is crucial for electrification and requires a balance between the environment and the energy system. Criticizes the government's deficient management of small-scale hydropower and calls for approval of reservation 3. Read the speech
- Argues that hydropower and combined heat and power are smarter solutions than nuclear power because they are dispatchable. Criticizes the government's lack of political leadership and argues that there are many technical solutions to reduce the dependence on fossil energy. Read the speech
- Argues that hydropower, combined heat and power, and energy efficiency can provide more effect than nuclear power at a lower price. Proposes a technology-neutral support where all types of power compete on equal terms. Criticizes the government's nuclear power initiative as it is too expensive and delayed. Read the speech
- Asks if there are further measures that should be taken to improve the conditions for small-scale hydropower. Underlines the importance of a decentralized energy system from a vulnerability perspective. Read the speech
- Argues that more measures are needed because no one is satisfied with the current legislation. Asks why the government claims that additional measures are not needed when several parties are requesting them. Read the speech
- Argues that incorrect environmental measures are now being taken by building fish passages in unnecessary places. Asks what Miljöpartiet wants to do to ensure correct environmental measures as trout and salmon stocks are dwindling. Read the speech
- Argues that the current constitutional legislation is deficient and leads to a waste of resources. Proposes a complete environmental inventory to maximize environmental measures and demands better governance to better assess the environmental benefit. Read the speech
Energy performance of buildings: quantitative vs qualitative goals
- Argues that energy efficiency is crucial for competitiveness and lower costs. Criticizes the government's replacement of quantitative targets with vague qualitative targets. Wants the government to return with a quantitative target with clear sub-targets and indicators. Read the speech
Competition law: M wants to sell state-owned pharmacies and banks
- Asks about the basis for the assessment that free services compete out private companies when they are not a sales activity. Also asks why the Sverigedemokraterna do not act in the decision-making assembly where they themselves speak well of the current example. Read the speech
- Asks why the current example was not included in the legislation from the beginning. Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna advocate for opposite policies in Västra Götalandsregionen compared to what is said in the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation is good for strengthening competition and countering improper public competition. However, criticizes the legislation's lack of clarity and lack of concrete exceptions and requests more powerful tools as well as regulatory simplifications. Read the speech
Nuclear facility review proposal: SD, M, and V debate plans
- Asks why the municipal veto should only be abolished for nuclear power and not also for wind power if energy supply is a state responsibility. Argues that a decentralized energy system is more robust in times of war than the centralized system being advocated. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power should be built in places where there is local acceptance and that the population should be allowed to decide. Criticizes the government's willingness to override municipalities and advocates for decentralized facilities for increased safety. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's bill for complicating the process, weakening legal certainty, and overriding the municipalities' local influence. Argues that the proposal does not deliver rapid effect or cost-effectiveness and motions for rejection. Read the speech
Agriculture climate transition: Riksrevisionen report debate
- Asks why the government has not introduced a green fuel subsidy or an agricultural deduction, despite these having been requested by the industry and would help with the cost burden and lower emissions. Read the speech
- Argues that the main responsibility for the agricultural deduction lies with the Minister for Finance. Criticizes the government's weakness in being unable to make decisions on a completed investigation proposal that the industry is requesting. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of long-term perspective and absence of a coherent strategy for the climate transition in agriculture. Argues that the industry needs stable rules of the game and specific policy instruments, such as a bio-premium and agricultural deduction, to invest in fossil-free technology. Read the speech
Climate policy evaluation: Audit Office report on emissions
- Criticizes the government's climate policy for being characterized by contradictions, over-optimistic assumptions, and misleading communication. Proposes a cost-effective, technology-neutral, and decentralized climate policy that combines realistic measures with strengthened competitiveness. Read the speech
Home charging of electric vehicles: who pays investment costs
- Welcomes the government's measures but argues that they are insufficient and create uncertainty regarding responsibility and costs. Wants the property owner to take the investment and that the cost be paid back over time. Read the speech
- Argues that the current legislation risks leaving residents without legal recourse as they are forced to pay for the charging station. Suggests that the property owner should take the investment and criticizes that the policy for more electric cars has been lacking during the mandate period. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposing party for disinformation regarding electricity supply and security policy. Argues that there is sufficient electricity to electrify the entire fleet of passenger cars. Asks who is to pay for charging stations at housing cooperatives. Read the speech
- Questions about who owns the charging station, how the electricity subscription is handled, and where the ownership ends. Also asks whether a person who has paid for the charging station themselves has the right to take it with them upon moving. Read the speech
- Argues that answers to questions from referral bodies are missing in the bill. Wants the property owner to take the investment and raise the rent so that only the person using the charging station pays back over time. Asks about ownership, subscriptions, and relocation possibilities. Read the speech
Renewable energy permit review: SD, S, and V debate proposal
- Welcomes that the government simplifies and shortens permit processes for renewable energy, but criticizes that the reforms should have been implemented earlier. Argues that the government is lagging behind, lacks a holistic approach and risks creating a half-functioning system by omitting important parts of the environmental assessment investigation. Read the speech
Electricity market issues, grid expansion and energy policy
- Argues that overhead lines increase the power system's vulnerability and involve significant intrusions for those affected. Asks how continued expansion of overhead lines can be justified despite the vulnerability and long construction times. Read the speech
- Argues that overhead lines increase the vulnerability of the power system. Suggests other ground-based techniques than burying lines, such as increased voltage levels or expansion in existing cable corridors. Asks how the vulnerability should be handled if one only focuses on overhead lines. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for contradicting themselves regarding electricity production in southern Sweden. Argues that a decentralized electricity system is safer than a centralized one and asks what conclusions the government draws from Russia's warfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for focusing on nuclear power despite authorities pointing out the need for land-based wind power. Argues that the government's focus on centralized production increases vulnerability and conflicts with the Swedish Armed Forces' recommendations for a decentralized energy system. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's unilateral focus on nuclear power and lack of systemic understanding regarding the market, flexibility, and the electricity grid. Wants the electricity grid to be seen as state infrastructure, advocates for land-efficient technology over overhead lines and demands radical regulatory simplifications to shorten the permit processes. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Asks what research and facts the Minister for Climate and Environment bases their statement on, as it runs contrary to the collective criticism from the Swedish research community. Points out that climate policy, according to the Tidö Agreement, shall be based on research and facts. Read the speech
- Argues that emissions are higher today than when the government took office and that the share of electric cars has not increased at the same pace as in Denmark. Asks which research the minister is referring to when the government claims that they base the policy on research. Read the speech
Security detention: New indeterminate custodial sentence
- Argues that the government's bill should be adopted but criticizes its shortcomings in legal certainty and proportionality. Proposes that the exception from the requirement for risk assessment be removed and that a motion be made to introduce security care in prison. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: SD technology, S energy, M nuclear
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- Argues that the government's climate policy lacks popular support because seven out of ten Swedes believe that the government is not doing enough. Asks which people the speaker is referring to since facts show that the people are not satisfied. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for increasing emissions and threatening jobs as well as deteriorating air quality. Asks the Tidö parties what research and facts they rely on when they significantly increase fossil emissions. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy leads to worsened air quality and that this is a fact. Criticizes that the government does not base its policy on research and facts, despite promises in the Tidö Agreement. Points out that electric car sales have collapsed while Danish sales have doubled. Read the speech
- Argues that oil dependency harms security and the economy and criticizes the government for slowing down electrification and increasing vulnerability. Wants to reduce oil dependency quickly by promoting fossil-free electricity, innovation, and economic growth. Read the speech
EU network package and Swedish bottleneck revenues debate
- Argues that the commission must not touch Swedish bottleneck revenues. Suggests that the commission should instead pressure Germany to introduce electricity price zones as well as clarify regulations for expanding the main grid and lowering electricity prices in southern Sweden. Read the speech
Energy policy: nuclear reactors, electricity prices and grid
- Criticizes the government for failing with electrification and for neglecting energy efficiency as well as the potential of hydropower. Wants more production, a stronger power grid, faster permit processes and decentralized production through technology neutrality and a legally secure municipal veto. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear power, market design and taxes
- Argues that the Social Democrats lack focus on small-scale hydropower. Asks what the party wants to do to save small-scale hydropower or if the silence implies support for the government's agenda. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's management of the fund has been a fruitlessly poor piece of craftsmanship. Criticizes that the Social Democrats have only voiced criticism without presenting their own proposals for solutions. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should increase domestic production of biogas to reduce sensitivity to disruptions in gas imports. Criticizes the government's lack of production targets and increased taxes, and asks for concrete measures to increase production. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's management of biogas and argues that the lack of concrete measures has created uncertainty. Asks what the government is actually doing for biogas since nothing has happened during the mandate period. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes the Minister for Climate for wanting to abolish a climate goal despite broad agreement on its importance. Asks how one can trust the government when they emphasize unity one day and want to scrap a goal the next. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for moving away from the climate goals and increasing emissions. Argues that the government wants to abolish the goals when they are not met and asks how one can trust such a government. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear power and electricity taxes
- Criticizes the government for having raised the tax on wind power, introduced local vetoes, and not delivered promised budget funds. Argues that priority should be given to energy efficiency over new electricity production and questions the Moderaternas plan to lower electricity bills. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not delivering in the permit processes and for scrapping energy efficiency goals. Argues that the government has raised the electricity tax and that the high-cost protection does not make any difference in practice. Read the speech
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- Asks whether the government and the Christian Democrats will fulfill the promise to resolve the situation for small-scale hydropower by the election day. Criticizes that the government's measures have worsened the situation for small-scale hydropower. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having raised the electricity tax despite promises of reductions and for scrapping the goal for energy efficiency. Argues that the government's nuclear power initiative is too expensive and instead advocates for technology-neutral solutions, increased flexibility, and the expansion of offshore wind power. Read the speech
- Asks when Sweden was previously self-sufficient in electricity. Argues that Sweden has had a better trade balance for electricity since six reactors were closed and wants to know what the previous statement was based on. Read the speech
- Asks when Sweden was self-sufficient in electricity previously. Also asks who will bear the costs for guaranteed prices and the economic investments required to build new nuclear power. Read the speech
Electricity and gas grid regulations: SD, M, and S motions
- Criticizes that the government's proposal is too narrow and results in increased grid fees of 16 billion. Wants a modern electricity law that rewards smart technology, increases transparency, and reforms revenue regulation to promote flexibility and decentralization. Read the speech
Sweden's EU role, migration, economy and climate policy
- Wants more and greener growth to reduce emissions. Criticizes the government's erratic policy and the Tidö parties' work in Brussels for slowing down the climate goals. Argues that Swedish and European companies are ready to lead the green transition. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister for the fact that Sweden has already increased its emissions and argues that it is irresponsible to claim that Sweden is already far ahead. Argues that the Moderaterna oppose offensive climate goals in the EU by voting against green deals. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden increased its emissions the most of all member states last year. Criticizes the government for not prioritizing the Center Party's completed climate plan and accuses the Moderate Party group of fighting against the EU's green deal and climate goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal on chat control as it implies mass surveillance and threatens personal privacy. Asks why experts and Ukraine's defense forces are wrong regarding the security risks with the technology. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is unjustifiable because it risks the safety of Ukrainian children. Criticizes the proposal for creating backdoors that hackers or states can exploit and demands that chat control be scrapped. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish companies want high climate goals and strict emission requirements to maintain competitiveness. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for wanting to tear up EU's climate policy and sabotage the green transition. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet lowers corporate taxes and electricity taxes more than the government. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' policy as damaging Swedish growth and welfare and urges them to listen to the business community and support an ambitious climate policy. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong and united EU is needed to meet threats from Russia, economic stagnation, and China. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for obstructing and throwing sand in the works instead of building compromises. Read the speech
- Shares the vision of increased growth and reduced emissions. Argues that block politics hinders progress and that compromises and cooperation must be found instead of obstructing with the far right. Asks how the Left Party will achieve its vision without cooperation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and the Social Democrats' proposal on chat control and argues that it leads to mass surveillance. Urges the opposition to scrap the proposal because it threatens personal privacy. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous proposal from the commission was problematic. Explains that the party submitted a better proposal to preserve the Swedish model and warns that blocking of legislation can harm Swedish farmers and forestry workers. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's obstructionist line hinders the possibility of making an impact. Criticizes that the government's climate policy affects forestry and agriculture by sacrificing emission targets in the transport sector, which leads to harsh consequences and fines. Read the speech
Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Criticizes that the government's budget does not reach the climate goals despite the Prime Minister's promises. Asks how companies can plan long-term when the Prime Minister's statements and the government's budget goals contradict each other. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet has presented a fully funded plan to reach the climate goals. Asks when the government will close the gap to the Swedish climate goals and warns that missed goals damage Sweden's investment opportunities. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Criticizes the government for withdrawing green credit guarantees for Swedish companies while they consider sponsoring fossil projects abroad. Asks the government what signals this sends to companies and where the moral compass disappeared. Read the speech
Government policy on food tax, defense, and immigration
- Criticizes the government's lack of ambition and leadership in foreign policy, climate, business, and rural areas. Argues that Centerpartiet wants to build the future through higher ambitions for climate transition, growth, and the creation of future jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lowering climate ambitions and sending an economic bill to the people. Argues that climate policy threatens welfare and asks how the government intends to pay the economic debt. Read the speech
- Argues that the government both increases emissions and reduces growth. Criticizes that the government misses the climate goals and asks how they will pay the bill of 100 billion that is placed on future generations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking clear priorities and investments in the climate issue. Proposes instead concrete suggestions such as a green deduction and investments in biofuels and electrification. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Social Democrats will stand up for more ambitious climate goals or yield to the government's faltering ambitions. Argues that they are prepared to push forward to ensure that climate ambitions are not eroded. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' proposal on uranium mining as it is environmentally harmful and threatens drinking water and agricultural land. Argues that the proposal shifts power from the municipalities to Stockholm and refuses to accept that democracy or the environment is being overridden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' proposal on uranium mining as it entails risks to the environment and cultural regions. Argues that decisions on extraction must lie with the municipalities and is not prepared to sacrifice Jämtland for uranium craters. Read the speech
- Welcomes that Vänsterpartiet wants the value of natural resources to remain locally. However, criticizes Vänsterpartiet's policy which makes it more expensive and harder to run companies, which leads to fewer investments and jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet misses the mark because resources for welfare require jobs and companies. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for making it difficult for entrepreneurs and labor immigration and demands that they present proposals that facilitate for small business owners. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must have high climate ambitions to attract investments and create a wealthier future. Criticizes the government's attempts to dilute the climate goals and argues that it creates an economic and moral debt to future generations. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue would not have arisen if the Centerpartiets policy had been implemented. Explains that the party has democracy and that the Riksdag cannot dictate decisions for locally elected mandates. Read the speech
- Means that he personally lacks the mandate to decide on the region, but emphasizes that the party demands that the court's decision be followed. Claims that the issue would not have arisen if the region had retained its resources from the hydropower. Read the speech
- Argues that quality should take precedence over profit in schools and that those who cannot guarantee good teaching should not be able to take out profit. However, argues that one does not stand behind scrapping the entire independent school system. Read the speech
- Argues that quality should always take precedence over profit. Wants to eliminate geographical differences and injustices in schools as well as ban the employment of unqualified teachers and profit extraction when quality is compromised. Also wants to maintain a free school choice. Read the speech
Nämdöskärgården national park and nature conservation debate
- Asks whether the Kristdemokraterna are prepared to accept increased compensation to landowners in the event of expropriation. Also asks why the Centerpartiet was alone in the constitutional committee to focus on a strengthened property right. Read the speech
- Argues that the Christian Democrats and the government are responsible for the fact that no proposal for strengthened property rights has reached the Riksdag. Asks whether the government will submit such proposals before the mandate period ends. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 1 to follow international commitments and proposes a national strategy for land and sea. Wants to raise the infringement compensation to 150 percent, increase the pace of restoration of protected nature and ramp up the fight against invasive species through better monitoring and citizen engagement. Read the speech
Party lotteries: SD wants gambling tax and M wants commercial tax
- Criticizes that the government's proposal aims to harm political opponents by taxing their income rather than regulating sales methods. Argues that the proposal depletes civil society and suggests that the government withdraw the bill. Read the speech
Party-political lotteries: regulation and tax exemptions
- Asks how the government can claim that they protect public benefit lotteries when Svenska Spel's expanded opportunities for lotteries directly compete with and reduce the revenues for community life and civil society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that state-owned companies are allowed to compete with public benefit lotteries, which reduces the revenues for community life. Argues that the proposal does not protect the players but rather aims to compete out community life. Read the speech
Government policy, economic growth and social issues debate
- Want to erase the geographical injustice by moving power from central bureaucracy to local hands. Criticizes the government's nationalization of healthcare and the Social Democrats' central management. Read the speech
- Argues that the security situation in Europe is serious. Criticizes the government's decision to increase the use of fossil fuels, which finances Russia's war economy. Read the speech
- Argues that more nuclear power does not reduce oil imports and criticizes the government's tax structure which favors Russian oil over Swedish biofuels. Asks how the flow of money to Russia should be stopped. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats' party program portrays companies as villains rather than heroes. Argues that the proposals lack concrete measures to create growth by reducing red tape and increased taxes. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has failed in business policy and proposes more investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking concrete reforms and instead pointing to increased taxes as the solution. Read the speech
- Proposes to increase Swedish self-sufficiency to 80 percent by lowering fees and taxes within the food chain. Asks if the Sverigedemokraterna are prepared to implement these demands in the government. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent lacks concrete proposals on how to reduce complications, increase competence, and strengthen Swedish food production. Asks what the opponent wants to do instead of supporting the Centerpartiets proposals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has lost the momentum for innovation and growth. Argues that the government has failed with the climate policy and the work line and suggests that Centerpartiet is ready to take over the responsibility. Read the speech
- Criticizes that money from natural resources is taken to Stockholm instead of staying in the region. Argues that the region is responsible for the regional economy and suggests that money from energy production should stay behind to finance welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that the party wants to create opportunities throughout the country by providing different conditions based on regional needs. Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna want to send resources to Stockholm instead of strengthening the countryside. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's investments in nuclear power as it leads to increased taxes and electricity prices. Proposes instead hydropower, combined heat and power, and efficiency as faster and cheaper alternatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not investigating alternatives to its current policy. Argues that the government's own policy risks leading to a more expensive system with lower competitiveness and asks who will pay for the high costs. Read the speech
- Thank the speaker for his long democratic contribution and service within liberalism. Wish to give him an environmentally friendly manufactured tablet as a gift in honor of his retirement. Read the speech
Data centers, sustainable fuels and reduction obligation rules
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- Argues that the government is sabotaging electrification by removing support. Criticizes that the government is increasing the use of fossil raw materials from Russian states. Asks how Sweden is to get rid of Russian oil if the fossil use increases. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not reaching Sweden's climate goals despite claims to the contrary. Criticizes that the government is not honest about the goals not being a priority and asks what basis underlies their claims. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy does not reach the climate goals and criticizes the lack of basis for the government's claims. Claims that fuel costs can be lowered without increased emissions and advocates for a mix of renewables. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to increase the use of fossil fuels and argues that it is a violation of the Climate Act. Suggests that Sweden invests in domestic production of sustainable biofuels to reach the climate goals and strengthen the security situation. Read the speech
Nuclear power financing: SD risk-sharing vs. M loans and S costs
- Asks how the industry's electricity needs will be met by 2035 if no new wind or solar power is expanded. Argues that there is no need for new nuclear power if the expansion of wind and solar does not occur now. Read the speech
- Argues that hydropower and combined heat and power can meet the power demand at a quarter of the cost and in half the time compared to new nuclear power. Criticizes that the government only focuses on nuclear power and asks for the underlying data for this. Read the speech
- Asks who will pay for the future costs and the nuclear power tax that the government wants to introduce. Criticizes the government's calculations as "feel-good" calculations as they lack clarity regarding who will bear the costs. Read the speech
- Argues that hydropower and combined heat and power can meet the power demand cheaper and faster than new nuclear power. Criticizes the government's proposal as a waste of money and demands answers on who will pay for the proposed nuclear power taxes. Read the speech
- Asks what upper limit the Christian Democrats are prepared to pay with the taxpayers' money to get new nuclear power plants established. Criticizes the bill's calculations as "joyful calculations" due to too low purchase prices and too short construction times. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not report the costs for the proposed loans or who is to pay for the difference contracts. Argues that expanded combined heat and power and hydropower are significantly cheaper alternatives than new nuclear power. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal as a planned economy decision and a tax increase that lacks research support. Argues that alternatives such as hydropower and energy efficiency are cheaper and faster and moves that the bill should be rejected. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a majority for more cost-effective alternatives such as hydropower, combined heat and power, and energy efficiency. Votes against the bill and asks who will pay for the nuclear power subsidies. Read the speech
- Argues that hydropower and combined heat and power are cheaper and faster solutions than nuclear power. Criticizes that the government does not state who will pay for the proposed nuclear power tax or the total costs. Read the speech
- Criticizes unilateral subsidies and tax increases at the expense of households. Asks what has changed since 2022 that justifies the largest state intervention for an infrastructure project in Swedish history. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna now propose large state subsidies for nuclear power despite previous promises. Argues that nuclear power is not a short-term solution and instead advocates for utilizing existing technology such as hydropower and combined heat and power. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy and Climate Policy Council report
- Criticizes the government's lack of political leadership and objective decisions to reach the climate goals. Argues that emissions are increasing due to scrapped instruments and demands a policy that promotes Swedish growth and green investments. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not introducing origin labeling at the pump and for increasing fossil use as well as stopping investments in renewable fuels. Asks how the government intends to get rid of fossil fuels from producer states. Read the speech
- Corrects the Minister for Climate regarding palm oil in Swedish HVO. Argues that Sweden could have replaced a third of diesel use with Swedish liquid fuels and prefers the import of HVO over Russian oil. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for postponing solutions and sacrificing Swedish climate policy. Proposes concrete measures such as environmental car premiums, increased production of domestic biofuels, and streamlining of the electricity grid to create green growth. Read the speech
- Proposes that Sweden should be climate neutral as early as 2040 and argues that the government is actively increasing emissions. Wants to increase the production of Swedish biofuels to lower prices and the tax on renewables. Read the speech
- Wants to move forward the climate goal to 2040 to reach net-zero neutrality. Criticizes the government for using civil servants for party politics and refusing to release calculations. Argues that the government's policy leads to a logging ban and harms Swedish security. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: electricity prices and production goals
- Wants to abolish electricity price zones, create competitive prices for green energy and give biogas vehicles the same support as electric cars. Criticizes the government's electricity policy goals, lack of commitment to biogas and the expensive, unrealistic calculations for new nuclear power. Read the speech
- Confirms that unreasonable contractual terms are not valid. Argues that significantly tougher penalties should be introduced for those who trick and deceive consumers. Argues that the choice of a fixed or variable electricity contract is a personal choice. Read the speech
- Argues that price differences are unreasonable and suggests that Sweden should sue Germany to get them to divide into electricity price zones. Criticizes the government parties for having denied new electricity production in the south and argues that increased production is the most important factor for lowering electricity prices. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear vs renewables and electricity prices
- Asks about the Sverigedemokraterna's and the government's solutions to keep down households' costs for the electricity grid. Proposes a four-step principle for grid investments where one first avoids needs and streamlines existing infrastructure before building new. Read the speech
- Argues that measures for efficiency must be implemented during this mandate period. Wants that the steering towards efficiency be stronger than today and asks if space-saving technology can be included in the new regulation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's referred proposal hinders small-scale hydropower. Asks if Camilla Brodin can guarantee that the promise to save small-scale hydropower will be fulfilled. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not delivered decisions in a timely manner for the small-scale hydropower owners. Argues that the government's proposal makes the situation worse and asks when and which decisions will be issued. Read the speech
- Argues that Russian gas is problematic because it is Russian, fossil, and imported in large quantities. Wants to increase biogas in Sweden to secure the industry's needs and the drinking water supply. Criticizes that the report rejects proposals regarding biogas. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power does not solve the chemical industry's need for carbon atoms or the steel industry's need for biogenic carbon. Asks what the government intends to do to increase Swedish biogas production. Read the speech
Industriklivet: Audit Office review of climate policy and support
- Asks if there is an agreement between the government and SD not to provide further support to green projects. Requests that the opposing party clarify what such an agreement would consist of. Read the speech
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- Argues that green growth is the solution to challenges and that the business sector is the key to the climate goals. Criticizes the government's narrow applications of Industriklivet and proposes simplified rules as well as faster permit processes. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, carbon budget, goals
- Want to increase timber house construction to reduce the need for fossil materials. Asks how increased timber house construction shall be made possible if the forest is simultaneously to remain and not be logged. Read the speech
- Asks which instruments Miljöpartiet proposes to reduce the use of short-lived products. Argues that it is difficult to replace large volumes of paper if a large part of the forest is to remain. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, electrification and bonuses
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats' budget lacks investments in electric cars and charging infrastructure. Argues that the government is not driving the transition of the transport sector since emissions have increased radically. Read the speech
- Argues that the goals and electrification are important, but criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking concrete initiatives in the budget. Proposes an electric car bonus for smaller wallets and a conversion premium for biogas cars. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy because emissions are increasing and growth is slowing down. Proposes solutions such as conversion premiums for vehicles, renewable fuels, and increased aviation fuel production to lower emissions and create jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate policy because emissions are expected to increase and argues that the people's will for a tougher climate policy is being ignored. Argues that the government has failed with its instruments and that companies are moving abroad. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate action plan for lacking objectivity and political leadership. Argues that the policy increases oil dependency and harms competitiveness. Proposes the reintroduction of the environmental bonus, conversion premium, and support for low-income earners to invest in eco-friendly cars. Read the speech
Food prices, child allowance, inflation and teacher authority
- Asks what alternatives the government has investigated to solve the energy problems. Argues that there is great potential in hydropower, combined heat and power, and energy efficiency that does not seem to have been considered. Read the speech
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Energy research for climate goals, nuclear and renewables
- Welcomes the government's focus on energy research but argues that cost-effectiveness must be a central target. Criticizes the government's political priorities and micro-management and calls for a technology-neutral approach where all fossil-free power sources are given research funds on equal terms. Read the speech
Sweden electricity market: nuclear power vs offshore wind
- Asks how the speaker views the impact assessments and referral responses regarding nuclear power financing. Also asks whether he considers the government's proposals to be sufficient to address the problems that have been identified. Read the speech
- Rejects the figure of 500 billion and argues that funds are available for the expansion of the main grid. Asks if the speaker considers the government's impact assessment regarding nuclear power financing to be sufficient. Argues that the government's proposal worsens the situation for small-scale hydropower. Read the speech
- Questions about the Sweden Democrats' position on a regionalized property tax for local electricity production. Criticizes that the party writes something different in debate articles than what they advocate for in their parliamentary motions. Read the speech
- Asks whether the speaker is for or against a regionalization of the property tax on electricity production. Argues that it would be good to have a clarification since the Center Party has pushed the issue for decades. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's massive subsidies to nuclear power without analysis and argues that it causes the electricity market to crack. Proposes that the electricity grid should be seen as a state matter and moves for approval of reservation 7. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal for overhead lines as the main alternative because it interferes with agricultural machinery and drones. Asks how the Christian Democrats can justify that farmers receive no compensation for these consequences. Read the speech
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Healthcare, schools, children's rights and economic issues
- Criticizes that the government has dismantled climate work and increased emissions by placing more responsibility on individuals. Asks how the government is working with the commission to ensure continued tax exemption for HVO100 after 2025. Read the speech
Social policy, environment, labor market and school issues
- Argues that Swedish climate emissions are increasing despite the government's policy. Criticizes the government's management of the electrification of the vehicle fleet and suggests that the climate goals should rather be tightened than overlooked. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the government is prepared to tighten the climate goals and whether it can be guaranteed that the ongoing review does not lead to increased emissions compared to the current goals. Read the speech
Capacity mechanism for electricity market power reserve
- Asks why the government does not set requirements for fossil-free status in the capacity reserve when there is a goal of 100 percent fossil-free. Argues that it is fully possible to set such requirements as, for example, bio-oil can be used. Read the speech
- Asks why the government does not set requirements for fossil-free status in the strategic reserve despite it being physically possible through, for example, biogas or bio-oil. Read the speech
- Argues that a capacity reserve is a cheap insurance but criticizes the government for not requiring fossil-free status in the reserve despite set goals. Wants the government to live up to its goals and present new proposals. Read the speech
- Asks why the government chooses a fossil capacity mechanism when it is physically possible to procure it fossil-free. Argues that the state has a unique opportunity to influence the electricity system and should choose fossil-free options when the alternative exists. Read the speech
- Argues that it is technically possible to run the plants fossil-free through, for example, biogas or bio-oil. Asks why the government chooses not to set requirements for fossil-free operation despite it being physically possible without anyone being left without electricity. Read the speech
Sweden energy supply: nuclear, wind, and 100% renewables
- Criticizes the government for having dismantled measures to lower electricity prices and for focusing unilaterally on nuclear power instead of energy efficiency. Proposes lowering the electricity tax, expanding offshore wind power, investing in combined heat and power and hydropower, as well as strengthening the flexibility in the electricity system. Read the speech
- Argues that bureaucratic changes take time and resources away from what actually makes a difference. Suggests that the focus instead should be on expanding the energy system, improving energy efficiency, and lowering the electricity tax. Criticizes that Germany lacks electricity price zones and argues that this is the main cause of high electricity prices in southern Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the wrong focus to invest in Germany's price areas as it would take too long. Criticizes the government's climate and energy policy and proposes that the electricity tax be lowered. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Asks how the government will handle the fact that the EU targets for carbon sinks are not being met with current policy. Also wants to know what scenarios the government has for future logging levels and whether the forestry industry and the agricultural sector will be affected. Read the speech
EU emissions trading system for fossil fuels ETS 2 debate
- Argues that the government consumes the surplus through fossil subsidies and sacrifices the countryside. Wants the emissions trading system to be as broad as possible and moves for approval of reservation 2. Read the speech
Climate adaptation action plan and national strategy debate
- Argues that functioning infrastructure for water and sewage is crucial for safe living environments. Points out that municipal water and sewage fees are not sufficient to cover the large investment needs, especially in sparsely populated municipalities. Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna want to handle the renovation needs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of concrete proposals on water issues. Proposes to change the Water Services Act, introduce eco-design, include water-saving measures in the green deduction as well as establish a climate adaptation fund. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for the action plan lacking real action and for the appropriations to MSB having been reduced. Proposes a climate adaptation fund, relaxations in the regulatory framework for agriculture, and that climate adaptation be included in the Climate Act. Read the speech
- Argues that major challenges exist in the water and sewage networks and that the pace of investment must be increased. Asks the government what they intend to do to manage the reinvestment and dimensioning needs in the water and sewage systems, especially in sparsely populated municipalities. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government places the responsibility for water networks on the municipalities, which leads to higher fees for the citizens. Proposes a climate adaptation fund, amendments to the Water Services Act, eco-design of water products, and water-saving measures in the green deduction. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in irrigation facilities are crucial to securing food security. Proposes that the regulations be adapted to facilitate agriculture's climate adaptation and asks if Miljöpartiet is prepared to review the legislation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's strategy for lacking concrete proposals. Argues that the current regulatory framework for biotope protection hinders rational agriculture and suggests that these legislations be reviewed to enable irrigation. Read the speech
Electricity grid permit review process and property tax reform
- Asks if the Sweden Democrats are prepared to review the compensation to landowners and neighbors regarding the power grid. States that the Centre Party has long pushed for increased compensation for land encroachment. Read the speech
- Argues that one should work in a technology-neutral manner for the entire energy system. Asks how the concern in rural areas regarding it being easier to override landowners during overhead line construction without consequence analyses shall be addressed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's slow handling and lack of clear criteria for decisions. Supports the bill but demands clearer directions, smarter use of the existing network and space-saving technology. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the proposal has been submitted. Argues that the current regulatory framework threatens the industry's competitiveness and business models by requiring concessions for internal networks at electricity production. Asks if the Moderaterna consider that these networks should be subject to concession requirements. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is already on the government's desk and that he personally has worked to bring forward the investigation. Asks whether the Moderaterna consider that internal networks should be subject to concession requirements, as this affects Swedish competitiveness and hydrogen production. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: fossil-free production and storage
- Criticizes the government's electricity policy for focusing on the electricity system instead of the entire energy system and argues that there is a lack of short-term goals. Advocates for increased freedom for households to invest in their own production, large-scale storage and faster decisions on wind farms. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear, wind, solar and hydrogen
- Criticizes that the government is not making decisions on offshore wind farms and solar cell farms. Argues that the electricity demand by 2030 can be met through land-based and offshore wind power, solar cells, efficiency, storage, and combined heat and power. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not making decisions on offshore wind power. Argues that wind, solar, combined heat and power, and storage are the solution in the short term and questions how nuclear power is to meet the needs by 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks the will to reach an agreement and that they have not provided sufficient underlying data for decisions. Criticizes the deficient consequence analyses and asks how the Sverigedemokraterna will solve the need for electricity to save jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government ignores concrete proposals and refuses to make decisions on offshore wind power. Argues that clearer regulations for solar parks are needed and that the government is not acting despite the demand. Read the speech
Climate action plan net-zero 2045 goal and nuclear power
- Argues that there is a lack of a climate goal for 2040 at the EU level. Asks how much the Moderaterna believe emissions in Europe should be reduced by 2040. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna lack a goal for 2040. Argues that the government is acting contrary to cost-effectiveness by removing renewable fuels and the electric car bonus, as well as increasing fossil subsidies. Read the speech
- Points out a contradiction in the Left Party's policy regarding fossil fuels. Asks if the Left Party accepts a fuel price of 45 kronor per liter to reach the climate goals by 2030. Read the speech
- Points out that Vänsterpartiet voted to lower the reduction obligation. Argues that the climate goals for 2030 cannot be reached without a large share of renewable fuels and asks how the party intends to achieve the goals without skyrocketing fuel prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes increasing emissions to later reach climate goals as directly counterproductive. Asks what scientific basis lies behind the claim that it is necessary to increase emissions to reach the goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is increasing total emissions. Asks what science supports that increased emissions facilitate reaching the climate goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate action plan for lacking action, objectivity, and political leadership. Argues that the policy increases oil dependency and emissions, and instead proposes reuse, efficiencies, and a green check to break the fossil dependency. Read the speech
- Proposes cross-bloc energy dialogue to create long-term perspective and meet the business community's demands. Argues that wind power and efficiencies are needed to reach the goals by 2030 since new nuclear power will not have time to be built. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party has supported new nuclear power since 2009 but opposes billion-dollar subsidies. Criticizes the government's priorities which force the agricultural sector to bear the cost of missed emission targets in 2030. Read the speech
- Means that both Miljöpartiet and Centerpartiet want to increase timber house construction and replace fossil materials with biological. Asks how one is to obtain enough timber for these goals if one simultaneously clears less forest. Read the speech
- Argues that increased use of wood in construction binds carbon and creates a double effect. Criticizes the Green Party's policy as one cannot increase the construction of wooden houses without simultaneously reducing logging. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government claims that non-political officials assess that the plan reaches the goal despite the fact that researchers and authorities do not. Asks the minister how the officials could have made the same assessment as the government. Read the speech
- Asks whether the non-political civil servants have expressed their own assessment that the climate action plan provides the conditions to reach net zero by 2045. Wants to know if the civil servants have expressed an opinion in line with what the minister said at the press conference. Read the speech
Gaming industry regulation, taxes, and marketing rules
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- Argues that pinball games should be classified as games of skill rather than games of chance. Wants the government and the Moderaterna to rectify this so that prize money can be distributed. Read the speech
- Proposes that one should be able to block one's own bank card against transfers to different types of gambling sites. Asks if the Christian Democrats can consider supporting this and when the government will come forward with a proposal. Read the speech
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- Argues that gambling addiction among older women must receive the same support and care as other groups. Proposes that restaurant casinos be included in the regulation, that gambling be taxed higher than horse racing as well as that a national gambling institute and a national gambling strategy be established. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the gaming tax is being raised generally without regard to risk level or area of use. Asks if the government and Sverigedemokraterna have noticed that the horse industry will lose 200 million kronor in revenue. Read the speech
- Proposes a differentiated gambling tax where games of chance are taxed more heavily than games with less risk. Argues that the tax revenue goes back to the industry and the countryside and also wants to introduce written requirements and consumer information for non-profit lotteries. Read the speech
Sweden electricity market: nuclear, wind power and energy policy
- Questions about whether the impact assessment presented by the Sweden Democrats and the government meets the criteria previously criticized by the Swedish National Audit Office. Criticizes that the proposal lacks a proper impact assessment. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Moderaterna should exercise self-criticism regarding previous proposals and lack of impact assessments. Asks what specifications and indicators can be made to make the impact assessments regarding the security of supply goal clearer. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the impact assessment lacks indicators, target levels, and scenario analyses. Argues that the bill lacks concrete grounds for investments and asks how lessons could have been learned from the Swedish National Audit Office's reports when nothing concrete exists to take a position on. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's deficient impact assessments and unclear goals for energy efficiency. Proposes that the electricity grid be seen as a state matter, that compensation systems for landowners be introduced and that the expansion of Gotland's electricity supply be expedited. Read the speech
- Argues that Germany's energy policy is backward and that Sweden should introduce electricity price zones. Asks if the Sweden Democrats are prepared to act so that Germany is forced to introduce electricity price zones. Read the speech
- Argues that electricity prices can be halved through two offshore wind farms and increased solar power. Criticizes the government's lack of proposals for environmental assessments of hydropower and argues that nuclear power is a very expensive solution compared to offshore wind. Read the speech
- Quotes a court ruling which argues that additional electricity production is not important. Asks whether the Liberal Party and the government consider these principles to be reasonable or if they are prepared to change the legislation. Read the speech
- Questions about the government's and the Liberals' position on the localization principle for entire electricity areas. Criticizes the court's reasoning that the current electricity surplus and exports reduce the need for new production and proposes a legislative amendment to include future forecasts. Read the speech
Reduction obligation for petrol and diesel and audit report
- Argues that the reduction obligation is cost-effective. Asks how the price of gasoline and diesel can be kept low while climate goals are met with the current policy, as no scenario exists where the combination works. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's decision to scrap the reduction obligation as it increases emissions and threatens the climate goals. Proposes instead to lower the tax on renewable fuels and invest in domestic production to lower costs and strengthen the security situation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party's policy is the most effective way to reach the climate goals and keep fuel prices low. Asks for alternatives that are more effective and emphasizes that they want to adjust the reduction obligation without sacrificing climate goals or the agricultural sector. Read the speech
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Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Argues that Sweden's electricity production needs to increase radically. Asks when the government will present proposals for sensible incentives to municipalities and neighbors to enable new electricity production projects. Read the speech
- Asks when the requested incentives for wind power will be introduced. Means that both the business community and all political parties agree that these incentives are needed. Read the speech
No confidence motion against Romina Pourmokhtari for climate
- Criticizes the government's climate action plan for increasing emissions, threatening jobs, and increasing dependence on Russia. Argues that the Minister for Climate and Environment is violating the Climate Act and calls for a motion of no confidence. Read the speech
Sweden's rural areas and EU vision: KD vs C on agriculture
- Argues that the government's decision on increased use of fossil fuels can force a significantly reduced production within agriculture and forestry. Asks how the government will guarantee that primary producers are not forced to reduce their production. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for increasing the fossil share in the fuel mix, which is grossly harmful. Asks if the government can guarantee that agriculture and forestry will not be affected by sharp production reductions due to this policy. Read the speech
Sweden energy supply: SD, M, and C debate electricity prices
- Asks when the decisions regarding new economic incentives to municipalities and regions for new electricity production will come from the Sweden Democrats and the government. Read the speech
- Informs that the investigation has been fully referred and is on the government's desk. Asks if the Sweden Democrats are prepared to push the government to implement the investigation's proposals regarding all power production and industrial premises. Read the speech
- Argues that the transport sector's needs have not been included in the industry's electricity requirements. Asks which projects the Social Democrats intend not to carry out since their goals are lower than the industry's. Read the speech
- Argues that the industry's need for electricity exceeds the Socialdemokraternas minimum goal of 60 terawatt-hours. Asks which industrial projects the Socialdemokraterna intend to deprioritize if only their goal is reached. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Moderaterna lack answers on how the industry's needs shall be met until 2030. Proposes that the government's inquiries be carried out in order to shorten the permit processes. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not implementing important proposals in investigations that could shorten the permit processes. Wants to increase predictability through combined heat and power and criticizes the Moderaterna for not acting on small-scale hydropower. Read the speech
- Argues that access to electricity before 2030 is crucial for the climate transition. Asks how the government will meet the industry's needs for new electricity production by 2030 when current measures worsen for renewable power sources. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lacking concrete proposals on how efficiency, combined heat and power, wind power, and hydropower should be developed. Asks when the government will present proposals to secure investments and meet the goals for 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy delays the green transition and criticizes that nuclear power is prioritized over wind power and production of domestic biofuels. Proposes that cheap biofuels be produced, energy cooperatives be created, state loans be provided for energy efficiency and the expansion of the electricity grid be accelerated. Read the speech
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- Argues that the electricity price areas are due to bottlenecks in the power grid and a lack of production in southern Sweden. Suggests that priority should be given to combined heat and power and small-scale hydropower and that Germany should be sued to introduce German electricity price areas. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government's decision has not reduced emissions but instead increased the use of fossil fuels. Argues that the government lacks concrete measures to reduce emissions despite its statements. Read the speech
Reduction obligation for gasoline and diesel: SD, S, MP, C
- Argues that the reduction of the reduction obligation leads to emission increases of between 6 and 10 million tons. Asks how the goals are to be reached when electrification is insufficient and emission reductions must then come from agriculture and forestry. Read the speech
- Corrects that Sweden was previously on track to reach the goals before the government changed the policy. Criticizes the government's policy for increasing emissions and argues that electrification alone is not enough. Asks how agriculture and forestry will be protected from EU fines if the emission reductions in the transport sector fail. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's proposition lacks impact assessments and argues that the reduction leads to radically increased emissions. Asks whether the increased emissions will burden the green industries. Read the speech
- Proposes to maintain the current blend and instead increase the sale of high-blend biofuels to lower the cost at the pump. Argues that the government must meet the emission targets to avoid billion-dollar fines. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to lower the reduction obligation as it increases emissions, threatens self-sufficiency, and contradicts the climate goals. Proposes instead to lower the tax on renewable fuels to lower prices and create jobs. Read the speech
Gasoline and diesel tax cuts and agricultural diesel proposal
- Criticizes the government's fuel policy as a broken promise where the tax cut is diluted and lacks effect for the countryside. Proposes a permanent and technology-neutral agricultural deduction instead of temporary tax reductions for fossil fuels. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's decision to lower the tax on fossil fuels and remove the reduction obligation makes it harder to reach the EU's climate goals. Asks how the climate goals are to be reached without affecting agriculture. Proposes an agricultural deduction to promote the use of renewable fuels. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sweden Democrats will reach the EU's goals if they do not solve emissions within the transport sector. Suggests using renewable diesel from forest residues and slaughter waste. Argues that electricity production is sufficient to charge cars. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has scrapped the proposal on labeling of food. Argues that the government is increasing dependence on imported fossil fuel instead of producing its own biofuel and asks how the food supply shall be strengthened during crises. Read the speech
- Argues that the tourism industry is affected by reduced labor immigration and increased taxes for young people. Suggests the use of renewable diesel from slaughterhouse waste and an agricultural deduction. Criticizes the government's continued use of fossil fuels. Read the speech
Nuclear power vs renewables: SD, S and MP debate energy
- Asks which power system Mats Green considers to be the best in the world and which objective parameters or organizations form the basis for this assessment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Mats Green disparages the Swedish electricity system. Argues that Sweden has the world's best energy system and that criticism harms the business sector and competitiveness. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is out of touch with reality as nuclear power cannot meet the industry's needs by 2030. Proposes a strategy for fusion power, expansion of wind power, solar power and combined heat and power as well as investments in efficiency and storage. Read the speech
Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Asks how the Minister for Climate describes the government's own policy when this increases emissions more than the sabotage described as climate sabotage. Means that the government's own emissions in the budget are higher than the emissions caused by the Nord Stream sabotage. Read the speech
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Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Asks whether the government will grant 25 million kronor in the autumn budget to enable rail traffic between Norway and Sweden. Argues that the traffic is important for industry, tourism, daily commuting, and security. Read the speech
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Climate adaptation and emission reductions budget cuts
- Argues that climate adaptation is a necessity that must be planned for now because it is cost-effective. Criticizes the government's lack of concrete proposals and demands that they act rather than practice procrastination. Read the speech
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- Proposes to change the Water Services Act for higher water fees, introduce eco-design on water products and include water-saving measures in the green deduction. Criticizes that the minister refers to MSB for the reinvestment needs and argues that the government is not looking at these proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that farmers bear a great responsibility for costly climate adaptation measures. Suggests that the regulations be adapted to facilitate investments in, for example, irrigation. Asks why S did not address these regulatory hurdles when they were in government. Read the speech
- Regrets that the current government did not prioritize the conditions for agriculture or acted sufficiently quickly. Asks why sufficient pressure was not created on these issues. Read the speech
- Proposes that the Climate Policy Council's mandate be expanded to also include climate adaptation. Asks how the Moderaterna view expanding the council's work to give the issue greater priority. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the Moderaterna are driving the issue in the work on the climate action plan. Argues that the government needs to ensure that the environmental regulations regarding hydropower and other dams are adapted in a sensible way. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for a lack of concrete proposals. Proposes that the government improves stormwater management, adapts regulations for agriculture's climate adaptation, creates a state water fee for funding and includes climate adaptation in the Climate Act. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government focuses on emission reductions instead of climate adaptation. Asks if the government is prepared to review rules that hinder agriculture's climate adaptation, for example regarding irrigation in water-tight areas. Read the speech
- Argues that it is state regulations, not a lack of decentralization, that limit the municipalities' possibilities to charge fees for maintenance. Suggests that emissions should be reduced through, among other things, reduced import of climate-damaging meat. Criticizes the government for increasing emissions through increased consumption of fossil diesel. Read the speech
Sweden 2023 budget: uranium mining, 60 TWh goal, wind power
- Argues that it is important to stick to the truth. Criticizes claims about microplastics and bird deaths from wind power by comparing them with significantly larger sources of environmental problems. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet has a long history of environmental work. Criticizes SD for spreading myths about wind power and argues that their policy does not align with the business sector's demand for new construction. Read the speech
- Asks when Karlshamnsverket was last run to support the Swedish electricity system. Argues that the goal of a 100 percent fossil-free electricity system by 2040 is essentially already achieved and criticizes the government for introducing goals that are already achieved. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unreasonable to introduce goals that have already been achieved. Advocates for an ambitious goal of 100 percent fossil-free energy system and emphasizes that Karlshamnsverket has been operated on commercial terms rather than to support the electricity system. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of concrete measures and meaningless goals in the autumn budget. Argues that Sweden needs rapid expansion of all fossil-free power sources, especially wind power and solar power, to secure the industry's electricity needs and competitiveness. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden should adopt a goal that covers the entire energy system. Claims that the goal is realistic and necessary to phase out fossil fuels and take responsibility in the climate issue. Read the speech
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Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Argues that the demolition of dams risks the landscape, the cultural environment, and biodiversity. Criticizes the government for only focusing on electricity supply and ignoring these other important aspects. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the given assignments only cover national electricity supply and miss local electricity supply, biodiversity, and cultural environments. Asks why the government is not doing anything about this during the scheduled break. Read the speech
EU gas storage regulation and 60 TWh electricity production
- Criticizes the government's decision to wait 18 months for tax exemption for biogas. Argues that instead, one could have used the EU's group exemption regulation or directly lowered the tax. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not lowering the tax on biogas to the EU's minimum level in the spring budget amendment. Argues that the 18-month wait threatens Swedish biogas plants and worsens the self-sufficiency rate. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' description of the profitability of wind power and argues that consumers suffer from poor investments. Argues that hydropower, combined heat and power, and nuclear power have received state support, in contrast to land-based wind power and solar parks. Read the speech
- Argues that the technology to recycle wind turbine blades already exists and that companies today provide guarantees for dismantling. Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna lack proposals for compensation to neighbors and municipalities. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the environmental assessments of hydropower are paused according to the Tidö Agreement. Asks what measures the government and the Liberals plan to take during this pause to get the assessments in order. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government only proposes an investigation during the year. Argues that real change requires changes to ordinances, legislative changes, and new instructions to authorities instead of just waiting for the results of the investigation. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 15. Argues that the government should produce renewable fuels locally through stable rules of the game and criticizes the government's passivity regarding biogas. Advocates for increased electricity production, better grid capacity and support for households' energy efficiency. Read the speech
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- Criticizes claims about massive subsidies for renewables and argues that fossil subsidies are significantly larger. Advocates for the production of renewable fuels to strengthen security and self-sufficiency at low prices. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Asks the government what is being done to increase Swedish biofuel production. Argues that an investigation being conducted can produce 3 billion liters of renewable fuels from Swedish raw materials, which lowers the price at the pump and creates jobs. Read the speech
Gambling market regulation, e-sports and party lotteries
- Argues that gaming includes both gambling and e-sports. Asks the government how they will ensure that e-sports events are not cancelled due to lack of visa permits, unlike the World Figure Skating Championships. Read the speech
- Argues that concrete proposals to the Riksdag are required rather than just statements in order to equate e-sports with sports. Asks if the Moderaterna are prepared to support proposals that e-sports athletes should receive the same entry permits as athletes. Read the speech
- Asks why Miljöpartiet did not change the legislation for e-sports during its time in government. Read the speech
- Argues that gambling is not mentioned in the government-mandated cultural goals, which creates problems for the industry. Asks why no proposals have been submitted to change these goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes Robert Hannah for having invented that there has been a broad consensus on the reservations. Asks which of the government's proposals is in line with the idea that games are a form of culture. Read the speech
- Denies that broad consensus is required for the regulation and argues that a majority in the Riksdag is sufficient. Criticizes the Liberals' stance on entry rules for players and asks if they are prepared to introduce rules that equate them with other cultural actors. Read the speech
- Argues that gaming and gambling are completely separate phenomena that should not be handled together. Wants e-sports to be given equal conditions as other sports and cultural forms and that gaming addiction receives the correct care. Read the speech
Tax cuts for high-income earners vs welfare and housing
- Argues that a lot of new electricity production is needed quickly due to insufficient grid expansion. Asks the Minister for Finance what support will be provided to the municipalities to expand new electricity production quickly. Read the speech
- Praises the government for the work on the investigation. However, asks the Minister for Finance what specific incentives the government intends to introduce for the municipalities, as the investigation was previously circumscribed so that it was not allowed to propose such. Read the speech
Electricity market directive: M's proposal for consumer rights
- Criticizes that the government is over-implementing an EU directive. Argues that this creates unnecessary regulatory burden and impairs Swedish competitiveness. Asks why the proposal creates high entry barriers for socially and economically profitable aggregator services. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government over-implements the EU directive by broadening the concept of aggregator services. Argues that this creates socio-economic costs, higher electricity prices, and poorer competitiveness for Swedish companies. Asks why the Moderaterna defend this over-implementation. Read the speech
- Wants fewer regulations and reduced administrative costs for small and medium-sized enterprises. Criticizes that EU legislation is over-implemented and asks how small business owners have been involved in the process for the introduction of the directive. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government listens too much to large companies and has over-implemented the directive. Argues that referral bodies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, are critical of the government's choice of wording. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal because it is an over-implementation that creates obstacles for aggregator services and risks making business models unviable. Moves for reservation 2 to ensure reasonable economic conditions and requests shorter permit processes to secure Swedish competitiveness. Read the speech
Import of Russian fossil energy: labels, EU unity, and gas
- Criticizes the government's half-hearted commitment as Russian fuels are still being unloaded in Swedish ports. Wants Sweden, independently of the EU, to stop the import of Russian energy and invest in domestic production of renewable fuels. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not taken enough initiatives during the Swedish presidency to stop Russian gas. Asks what concrete measures the government has taken to anchor a position in the EU. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for giving Viktor Orbán a veto and choosing the wrong side by waiting for EU consensus. Argues that Sweden should be in solidarity with the Baltic states and stop the imports independently of the EU. Asks what the government wants to do instead. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lacking clear positions in the EU and for not acting independently to stop Russian imports. Wants labeling of origin on fuels so that consumers can opt out of Russian energy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having acted in the autumn budget despite the increase in imports of Russian gas. Argues that the government should lower the tax to promote renewable fuel that competes out Russian gas. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for unclear messages regarding the way forward for Swedish biogas. Argues that the tax increase at the pump means that consumers choose fossil fuels of unknown origin and asks what the government will do in the near term. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for scrapping the proposal on labeling of origin for fuels. Argues that consumers should be given the opportunity to opt out of Russian energy through clear information. Read the speech
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Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Criticizes that increased pump prices for biogas create an absurd situation for producers and consumers. Asks what the government intends to do for biogas in the near term since current policy leads to skyrocketing costs and increased emissions. Read the speech
- Asks what the government intends to do beyond writing letters and suggests that they should lower minimum taxes, introduce conversion support for biogas, and change the driving license rules. Read the speech
Tax on fossil fuel extraordinary profits in 2023
- Argues that the bill incorrectly includes renewable energy in the penalty tax, which counteracts investments and security of supply. Moves for approval of the reservation to exempt renewable alternatives from the taxation. Read the speech
- Accepts that fossil companies should be taxed more heavily. Argues that renewable energy sources must be exempted to secure Sweden's competitiveness and independence. Criticizes that the Social Democrats want to tax everything while the Center Party wants to exempt what is good. Read the speech
- Wants to introduce a tax on fossil profits, but criticizes that the proposal does not distinguish between fossil and renewable. Argues that it is unfortunate that the cooperation with the Social Democrats is broken by choosing to also tax future energy sources. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Ukraine support, energy and price cap
- Welcomes that Sweden stands behind the goals of increased investment in storage, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Asks what concrete measures the government will take and when these can be expected to be in place. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the government now acknowledges the problematic dependence on Russia. Asks when Sweden will take concrete measures to increase investments in storage, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Argues that northern Sweden should be included in the electricity price support because they are also affected by high prices. Asks when the government will announce the inclusion of these areas if prices persist. Read the speech
- Asks when the government will act and what constitutes the limit for when support should be given to northern Sweden. Asks specifically at what electricity prices the government should begin providing support to the north as well. Read the speech
Gaming regulation: M opposes ferry slot machines and marketing
- Criticizes the requirement for cash registers for pinball games and arcade games as it goes against the government's goal of reduced bureaucracy. Asks what motivates the introduction of this requirement since it has not existed during the last 50 years. Read the speech
- Criticizes the introduction of cash registers for arcade games as it is technically impossible and threatens a cultural heritage. Asks for investigations regarding the extent of the problem and possibilities for installation before new legislation is introduced. Read the speech
- Argues that a distinction must be made between gaming and gambling. Criticizes the requirement for cash registers for arcade games as it is technically difficult, costly, and lacks a consequence analysis. Read the speech
- Asks for research evidence for the claim that pinball machines are a gateway to gambling addiction. Criticizes the introduction of cash registers as bureaucratic madness and argues that there is a lack of support for the proposal. Read the speech
- Welcomes the abolition of the pinball law but criticizes the introduction of cash registers for arcade games as it hinders cultural practice without countering gambling addiction. Moves for approval of reservation 3 and urges other parties to reconsider the proposal. Read the speech
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
Russia's war on Ukraine, energy crisis and China sanctions
- Notes that Putin's energy warfare threatens competitiveness and causes high electricity prices in Sweden. Criticizes that the council's conclusions lack concrete proposals and asks when concrete measures can be expected as well as what energy solidarity means for Swedish consumers. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that consequence descriptions are missing for the council conclusions Sweden has signed. Asks for concrete examples of which measures for energy solidarity have been discussed and what consequences these will have for Sweden and Swedish consumers. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.