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Runar Filper (SD)
What Runar Filper 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.
Swedish language status, sign language, and library funding
- Argues that language is the foundation for culture and community. Criticizes the influence of English as risking the erosion of Swedish's distinct character. Suggests that the Language Act should be reviewed to recognize Swedish as the national language and suggests that one should be inspired by the Icelandic language model. Read the speech
Cultural heritage funding: SD museum card and MP county museums
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that cultural heritage is central and emphasizes the importance of long-term policy to strengthen preparedness. Wants to increase the church antiquarian compensation to manage the maintenance debt. Read the speech
- Argues that local actors in Värmland have worked for ten years with their own funds to produce the application. Looks forward with confidence to the government making an exception and approving the new World Heritage site. Read the speech
- Argues that the preservation of cultural heritage is based on local initiatives and voluntary work. Wants more money for the creation of cultural reserves and better conditions to maintain the standard of these areas. Read the speech
- Asks why Miljöpartiet now wants to increase the church antiquarian compensation after they did nothing to increase it during their eight years in government. Criticizes that church buildings were allowed to decay under previous governments' rule. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having strengthened the maintenance of state cultural properties during their mandate period. Argues that the party is fighting to increase the church antiquarian compensation, even though priorities make it difficult. Read the speech
Culture, media, and leisure: cuts to study associations
- Proposes approval of the Cultural Committee's proposal. Argues that cultural heritage is crucial for identity and that the government is investing in museums, maintenance of cultural-historical buildings, digitalization, and reading promotion [2-13]. Points out that secularization threatens the Swedish Church's resources and proposes higher compensation [14-16]. Read the speech
National labeling for culturally marked food products
- Argues that it is high time to develop national regulations for the labeling of culturally and historically valuable Swedish food products, similar to Norway. Argues that private labels lack legal protection and reliability and that national labels benefit the tourism industry and rural development. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish food traditions and inherited knowledge risk disappearing in today's society. Proposes a national labeling for culturally historical food to preserve cultural heritage as well as promote the tourism industry and regional growth. Read the speech
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Scandinavian language preservation and Swedish status in education
- Argues that school instruction in Nordic languages must be given more space in the curriculum. Criticizes the large intrusion of English into Swedish and wants to strengthen the position of the Swedish language at universities and colleges. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish language is deteriorating due to the intrusion of English and that we must preserve our cultural heritage for future generations. Asks the minister about the school's role in nurturing Swedish and whether it is possible to stop the development. Read the speech
- Argues that one must not take for granted that people can speak English. Criticizes that English has become a threat to the Swedish language and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding identity and Nordic ties. Wants that one continues to speak Swedish with Norwegians and returns to speaking with Danes according to the old pattern. Read the speech
Finnskogen UNESCO World Heritage nomination debate
- Argues that Finnskogen is a unique tangible and intangible cultural heritage with preserved smokehouses and a unique building tradition. Urges the government to take this unique cultural value into account and promote the tourism industry by informing Unesco about the area. Read the speech
- Argues that Finnskogen constitutes a unique tangible and intangible cultural heritage through its unique folklore, buildings, and storytelling tradition. Wants the government to work towards the nomination when the application is submitted in order to preserve the heritage for the future. Read the speech
- Argues that Finnskogen is a unique tangible and intangible cultural heritage with unique buildings and traditions. Wants the government to work towards the area being included on UNESCO's World Heritage List when the application is submitted. Read the speech
Forest Finnish cultural landscape protection and funding
- Argues that the forest Finns' finngårds (Finn farms) and their unique slash-and-burn farming are an important part of Värmland's cultural heritage that should be preserved. Criticizes that the pace for the establishment of cultural reserves has slowed down alarmingly. Read the speech
- Argues that there are many historical cultural environments with weak or no protection. Criticizes that the pace of establishing cultural reserves has slowed down alarmingly and wants the government to inform the county administrative boards about the situation. Read the speech
- Argues that the pace of the creation of new cultural reserves has stalled alarmingly compared to the original intention. Points out that no cultural reserves have been formed recently. Read the speech
Literature, language and art forms: school libraries and S
- Urges approval of the reservation on Nordic languages. Argues that linguistic identity and Nordic ties are threatened by English and sociolects. Emphasizes the importance of preserving minority languages and cultural heritage. Praises the government's reading lists as a good initiative to inspire a joy of reading. Read the speech
Sweden cultural heritage: Sami rights, museum funding, and libraries
Cultural policy, media, religious communities and leisure
- Proposes approval of the Cultural Committee's proposal. Argues that cultural heritage is crucial for identity and cohesion and advocates for the preservation of folk parks as well as strengthened documentation of the heritage of the Finnish forest. Read the speech
Healthcare funding and crisis in Sweden: S, KD, and SD debate
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- Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal for cuts in healthcare and their prioritization of art and administration over core activities. Promises to never cut back on physical healthcare production in Värmland. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Confirms that the increase in the church antiquarian compensation is a step in the right direction. Asks what the minister's position is regarding continued increases in the future to counter inflation and diminished monetary value. Read the speech
Children's contact in custody disputes and parental alienation
- Argues that children are used as weapons in custody disputes and are forced to take sides through manipulation and indoctrination. Wants an investigation to be conducted in order to better identify and handle parental alienation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the social services' investigations often lack objectivity and are based on manipulation. Argues that children become pawns in the parents' conflicts and proposes that psychological child abuse, such as manipulation of children, as well as sabotage of visitation, be criminalized. Read the speech
- Want cooperation sabotage and parental alienation to be stopped to a greater extent by ensuring consequences for the parent who deliberately undermines the child's contact with the other parent. Argues that children must not be used as weapons and that parents have a duty to ensure that this does not happen. Read the speech
Ecclesiastical cultural heritage preservation and funding
- Proposes approval of the reservation regarding the ecclesiastical cultural heritage. Argues that the current compensation is insufficient for the growing maintenance debt and wants the state to take greater responsibility for preserving the historical heritage. Read the speech
Leisure card 2025 and sports initiatives in Swedish Riksdag
- Want to prioritize investments in sports facilities and infrastructure to promote equality and accessibility. Argues that doping and match-fixing must be combated, as well as that rules in the transport service act should be changed to facilitate for para-athletes. Read the speech
Cultural heritage council: digitalization and war preparedness
- Proposes approval of reservation 10 on crisis preparedness. Argues that cultural heritage is central to identity and that national planning, local coordination, and increased security are required to protect it against threats. Emphasizes the importance of reading and proposes that Swedish be constitutionally established as the main language. Criticizes the use of unnecessary loanwords and anglicisms as well as neglected language care. Wants to preserve and promote the Swedish language and dialects, such as Älvdalska, as part of the cultural heritage. Read the speech
Healthcare staff resignations and regional funding resources
- Asks how it looks in the SSS-led regions where they themselves are responsible for streamlining operations. Criticizes that the region prioritizes artistic expression over the conditions of healthcare staff and advocates for significant cuts in such expenditures. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats should prioritize healthcare over art and administration. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal regarding the dismantling of the hospital in Arvika and promises to never cut back on physical healthcare production. Read the speech
New prison in Värmland: M, S, and SD debate regional impact
- Argues that an establishment of a prison in northern Värmland would be an important regional labor market measure. Argues that placement in the countryside creates jobs and gives the educated the chance to work in their local area instead of moving to a large city. Read the speech
- Argues that an establishment in Norra Råda would provide an enormous boost for the municipalities' development. Wants the minister to take into account that a new facility would create between 350 and 400 jobs. Read the speech
Culture, media, leisure investments and SD's Islamism stance
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that intangible cultural heritage and Swedish identity markers are important to preserve. Emphasizes the importance of reading promotion for children and young people's cultural identity and context. Read the speech
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Highlights problems with buildings and high rents for state cultural institutions. Argues that the problems are due to neglected maintenance from the previous government and asks what measures the government intends to take to secure the operations. Read the speech
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Alcohol sales, migration, crime and child psychiatry debate
- Asks the government what is being done to guarantee that cultural heritage is protected. Points out that the Swedish preparedness is lagging and that several state museums lack bomb- and fire-proof warehouses for the collections. Read the speech
Cultural heritage investments and museum admission fees
- Argues that the party previously had the largest investments within cultural policy. Explains that the budget was submitted shortly after the election but that continued investments will be highlighted in upcoming budget negotiations. Read the speech
- Argues that large investments in the cultural heritage fund, cultural heritage-root, and cultural environment have been carried out. Points out that the previous government had few investments compared to their levels and expects a reduction in the fuel price. Read the speech
Cultural heritage funding, accessibility and rural protection
- Proposes approval of the reservation on world heritage issues. Argues that the Swedish cultural heritage, including intangible values such as dialects and crafts, must be strengthened and protected against crises. Criticizes that EU directives lead to the destruction of cultural environments and demands that decisions be made within Sweden's borders. Proposes targeted support for the restoration of old farm buildings as well as a national regulatory framework for the labeling of culturally and historically valuable food products. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.