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Sofia Skönnbrink (S)

Member of the Riksdag · 130 speeches in 31 debates since 19 October 2022

What Sofia Skönnbrink 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.

  1. Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag

    Allmänpolitisk debatt · 14 October 2026

    • Argues that acidification is a national environmental debt that the state must take responsibility for. Wants to ensure long-term funding for the liming activities in order to protect nature and future generations. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden has a strong animal welfare standard that must be protected. Asks what the Tidöregeringen has done so that more cats should be registered if the member considers the current situation to be a problem. Read the speech
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  2. Food chain fraud control: KD and S debate Livsmedelsverket

    Stärkt kontroll av fusk i livsmedelskedjan · 3 June 2026

    • Criticizes that the government does not include sanction fees for gross violations. Argues that economic consequences are required to stop unserious actors, protect consumers, and counter organized crime. Read the speech
    • Argues that the authorities need stronger tools to impose sanction fees in cases of intentional violations. Asks how the authorities are to succeed in the mission if they cannot impose fines. Read the speech
    • Welcomes large parts of the bill as it strengthens the control and coordination between authorities. However, criticizes that the proposal lacks sanction fees and argues that the government should promptly introduce deterrent sanctions to create consequences for deliberate cheating. Read the speech
    • Argues that there are not 270 control authorities, but that municipal inspectors work on behalf of Livsmedelsverket. Criticizes centralization as a solution since local knowledge and proximity to operators is important. Read the speech
    • Argues that a control should instead be introduced that fundamentally functions through cooperation. Wants the municipalities to be listened to and that existing examples of cooperation forums be utilized to increase the equality in the control. Read the speech
  3. Emergency food stockpiles in Sweden: state ownership vs production

    Beredskapslager i livsmedelskedjan · 25 May 2026

    • Welcomes the bill and argues that the state should own the stored goods in order to take responsibility for critical societal activities. Emphasizes that emergency stockpiles cannot replace a functioning domestic production and that these two must go hand in hand. Read the speech
  4. Dog control: SD, S, and M debate fighting dog regulations

    Hund under kontroll · 18 March 2026

    • Supports the proposals in the bill to streamline the supervision and increase safety. Emphasizes the importance of police assistance to secure the working environment for animal welfare inspectors and moves for approval of reservation 4. Read the speech
  5. Animal welfare: veterinary costs, carbon dioxide and chicken breeds

    Djurskydd · 25 February 2026

    • Argues that carbon dioxide stunning during the slaughter of pigs causes stress and discomfort. Wants more research on alternative methods in order to eventually be able to replace the carbon dioxide with gentler solutions. Asks if the Sverigedemokraterna want to see a phasing out of the method. Read the speech
    • Asks whether the Sweden Democrats are willing to ensure that research on alternative methods is carried out despite costs and renovations. Wants to see more research and asks what signals should be used to press the prices on veterinary care. Read the speech
    • Argues that the concentrated market and the dominance of venture capital companies have caused skyrocketing veterinary costs. Asks if the Moderaterna are prepared to take concrete measures beyond the Swedish Competition Authority's mandate to rectify the market failure. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has previously worked on improved conditions for the animals' health and medical care and the expansion of veterinary education. Criticizes that the Tidö parties voted down proposals to control the high price development and asks if the Moderaterna trust the market. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the animal welfare inspection lacks capacity and that the system is failing. Argues that the state must guarantee access to veterinary care for pets in rural areas and wants to counter overpricing from venture capital companies. Read the speech
    • Argues that farmers do the preventive work daily, but wants the inspections to occur more often. Suggests that inspectors and operators meet for dialogue instead of just cracking down on deficiencies. Read the speech
    • Argues that venture capital companies dominate the market and squeeze out smaller clinics. Criticizes the large companies' high prices and wants to stop their profits at the owners' expense. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the proposal that the state should withdraw from emergency care for companion animals during out-of-hours. Argues that this risks leaving animal owners in rural areas without care as the market does not function. Asks if the Kristdemokraterna want to reduce the state's responsibility. Read the speech
    • Asks what the Christian Democrats think about the state's responsibility for veterinary care during evenings, nights, and weekends being reduced. Argues that it is reasonable that the state should no longer take responsibility for a severely injured hunting dog that serves in society. Read the speech
  6. EU food policy: SD, S, C debate production and 80% self-sufficiency

    Anpassning av svensk rätt till EU:s nya förordning om skyddade beteckningar på jordbruksprodukter och livsmedel samt livsmedelspolitik · 24 February 2026

    • Argues that increased production of both animal and plant-based foods is required to strengthen robustness and the level of self-sufficiency. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats see plant-based production as part of the solution or if they only want to invest in meat production. Read the speech
    • Asks if the Sweden Democrats share the view that plant-based protein crops are important for production. Argues that robustness requires increased production of all foods, not just meat. Asks if the party believes that a plant-based diet leads to feminization. Read the speech
    • Argues that food prices in Sweden are still high and that families with children are struggling with the costs. Criticizes that few actors dominate the market and asks if the Moderaterna consider that competition is working well. Read the speech
    • Argues that the food giants' high profits stand in contrast to households' difficulties in buying food. Criticizes that few large actors control the market and prevent small producers from establishing themselves. Asks if the Moderaterna consider this to be functioning competition. Read the speech
    • Proposes approval of reservation 15. Argues that food prices and lack of competition require measures that strengthen household finances. Suggests strengthening Swedish production through investments, mandatory requirements in public procurement as well as labeling of origin in restaurants. Read the speech
    • Rejects that the Social Democrats want to make things more difficult for entrepreneurs and argues that it is reasonable to report changed content or shrinking packaging. Wants to promote widespread food production and facilitate for small producers to process products. Argues that it is important that large actors do not dominate the grocery trade, especially in rural areas. Denies that they do not want to simplify for smaller actors and instead emphasizes the need to review whether the competition is functioning well. Read the speech
    • Want to lower food prices so that everyone can afford nutritious food. Propose to review unreasonable price markups and increase price transparency, as well as review competition since large actors own both stores and the wholesale sector. Read the speech
    • Defends free school meals and criticizes claims of a lack of knowledge among chefs. Wants to investigate how competition can be improved to alleviate high food prices for consumers. Read the speech
    • Argues that politicians should adhere to advice from authorities with expert competence. Asks where the limit is for what is acceptable vegetarian food in school. Emphasizes that the school's cooks do their utmost to deliver a nutritious diet. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government has put municipalities on a starvation diet by lowering state grants. Asks when the government intends to rectify deficiencies in the fee system so as not to counteract small-scale food production. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the risk classification model and the retrospective billing because they hit small producers hard and make it difficult to budget. Asks if small slaughterhouses and dairies can expect concrete changes in the fee system. Read the speech
  7. Veterinary prices and transparency: KD vs S on costs

    (forts. från § 10) Svar på interpellation 2025/26:154 om ökande veterinärpriser och bristande pristransparens · 5 February 2026

    • Argues that the skyrocketing prices in veterinary care are due to the profit-seeking of venture capital companies rather than advanced care. Asks the minister what the government intends to do concretely to increase pricing and competition. Read the speech
    • Argues that private actors are milking the district veterinarians of staff. Wants to increase price transparency, investigate stops for profit-seeking, examine fixed price lists and give Konkurrensverket more powers to counter skyrocketing price developments. Read the speech
  8. Veterinary prices and transparency: KD, S debate costs

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:154 om ökande veterinärpriser och bristande pristransparens · 5 February 2026

    • Argues that Swedish veterinary care no longer functions due to skyrocketing prices, a shortage of veterinarians, and unhealthy market concentration. Criticizes the unreasonable price increases driven by venture capital companies with profit requirements and asks for measures to strengthen competition and press down prices. Read the speech
  9. Animal welfare control responsibility and inspection priorities

    Svar på interpellation 2025/26:224 om djurskyddskontrollen i Sverige · 22 January 2026

    • Argues that gross violations of the animal welfare legislation are deeply concerning and emphasizes the importance of detecting deficiencies in a timely manner. Criticizes that the inspection system lacks capacity and varies in effectiveness between the counties. Read the speech
    • Highlights that animal welfare inspectors are subjected to threats and hate and argues that it is the government's responsibility to address structural problems such as staff shortages and high workload. Expresses concern that the bill Dog under control may worsen the situation and reduce the time for important routine inspections and dialogue with operators. Asks whether the government has taken into account the increased workload and what tools are to be used. Read the speech
    • Argues that routine checks at an earlier stage were needed to detect minor deficiencies and support animal owners. Asks what other tools the Minister for Rural Affairs has at their disposal. Read the speech
  10. SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact

    Frågestund · 20 November 2025

    • Criticizes that the government has not done enough to handle the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas. Argues that the investigation into veterinary preparedness risks leaving animal owners without emergency care by the state withdrawing from a market that is not functioning. Read the speech
  11. Sweden climate goals: L proposes premiums, S criticizes budget

    Svar på interpellationerna 2025/26:69 och 81 om åtgärder för att nå klimatmål · 6 November 2025

    • Criticizes the government for lowering the prices of fossil fuels for the entire vehicle fleet instead of targeting support to those who are dependent on the car. Asks the minister why the government did not invest in targeted measures for these groups. Read the speech
    • Notes that the minister did not answer the question. Criticizes the government's decision to lower the reduction obligation and asks how the increased emissions will be compensated. Asks if it was the right decision to lower the price at the pump instead of targeted investments for rural areas. Read the speech
  12. Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils

    Frågestund · 23 October 2025

    • Criticizes that veterinary care has become a market failure where private companies profit at the expense of pet owners. Argues that the skyrocketing prices make it a class issue whether one can afford pets. Read the speech
  13. Wild boar meat: KD wants less red tape and S wants secure chain

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:552 om användningen av vildsvinskött · 1 April 2025

    • Argues that wild boar meat is a sustainable food resource that should be utilized to reduce food waste and strengthen food security. Asks how the minister views the cooperation with Livsmedelsverket to enable further processing of the meat. Read the speech
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    • Want more wild boar meat to be eaten by securing a functioning chain from slaughter to final consumer. Asks how the work to open more wild boar management facilities shall proceed. Read the speech
  14. Animal welfare and veterinary care: training, prices, grazing

    Bättre förutsättningar inom djurens hälso- och sjukvård samt djurskydd · 27 March 2025

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    • Argues that a lack of price transparency makes it difficult for animal owners to make decisions. Wants to limit profits within veterinary care by requiring veterinarians to be majority owners in clinics in order to improve the price level. Read the speech
    • Wants private actors to take greater responsibility for veterinary preparedness and set requirements for them to solve the veterinary shortage. Argues that veterinary care is a market failure and advocates for increased price transparency as well as price comparison tools. Criticizes the government's proposal to postpone changes and omits proposals to counter overpricing. Wants to preserve the grazing requirement for dairy cows and opposes proposals to restrict the animals' right to natural behavior. Advocates that Sweden should be a leading country in animal welfare and wants to see updated EU legislation that meets scientific findings. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government delayed acting on the commission's proposals. Criticizes usurious prices on veterinary care and argues that it is inappropriate for large companies to take profits on clinics. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that large profits disappear instead of being invested in healthcare. Argues that veterinarians should not recommend unnecessarily advanced procedures solely to generate extra money for shareholders. Read the speech
    • Argues that there is no advantage to lifting the grazing requirement. Points out that the lack of veterinary services in both northern and southern Sweden harms agriculture and asks why requirements are not placed on private actors to take responsibility for readiness and on-call services. Read the speech
    • Argues that lack of access to veterinarians in acute situations can lead to emergency slaughter and economic losses for farmers. Asks why the government does not want to review a fairer distribution of the responsibility for veterinary readiness and on-call duty. Read the speech
    • Argues that authorities need sufficient powers to take in aggressive dogs and issue animal bans. Criticizes the proposal to move decisions on animal bans to court as it weakens the county administrative boards' tools against unserious actors. Asks why decisions on animal bans should be moved to court. Read the speech
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    • Argues that there are large differences between different dairy farms and is therefore skeptical about exempting all cows in free-range. Asks if the Liberal Party will stand up for the cows' right to pasture even if it means going against their coalition partners in the government. Read the speech
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  15. Food prices, child allowance, inflation and teacher authority

    Frågestund · 27 March 2025

    • Asks how the minister views the government sending mixed signals regarding emission reductions within the agricultural sector. Criticizes that the new food strategy lacks climate goals despite the government previously stating that agriculture should take a greater responsibility for the climate transition. Read the speech
  16. Food policy: milk support, price commission and Swedish food

    (forts. från § 13) Livsmedelspolitik (forts. MJU8) · 19 February 2025

    • Argues that sharp price increases on food hit household finances hard while the retail giants take record-high profits. Proposes a food price commission to gain insight into pricing and identify unreasonable increases. Read the speech
    • Argues that the stores are raising prices more than can be justified by increased costs. Asks if the Moderaterna will push for a food price commission to counter unreasonable price increases. Read the speech
    • Argues that grazing rights strengthen Swedish food production. Criticizes the proposal to abolish grazing rights as it hinders the possibility for public actors to procure Swedish products through sustainability criteria. Read the speech
    • Wants the member to answer how the removal of the grazing requirement in public procurement affects the possibility of purchasing Swedish meat. Argues that the abolished requirement risks competing out Swedish beef and harming the goals for self-sufficiency and crisis preparedness. Asks when the promised food strategy will be presented. Read the speech
    • Want the government to appoint a food price commission to gain insight into stores' pricing and counter shrinkflation. Proposes increased support to dairy farmers in northern Sweden, expanded advice to small food companies as well as mandatory animal welfare requirements in public procurement. Read the speech
    • Argues that oral information about the origin of meat at a restaurant is insufficient. Criticizes that a previous notification to the EU regarding national rules for origin labeling was withdrawn. Argues that it is difficult to control traceability without written information. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is important to be able to follow up that information on traceability is correct. Suggests that restaurant owners should bear the responsibility for accounting for what the food contains instead of placing the responsibility on the customer. Read the speech
    • Argues that small-scale farming is important for the countryside. Wants to review the regulatory framework for home slaughter and sale of farm-slaughtered meat to facilitate things for producers without risking animal welfare. Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna did not want to push through a declaration regarding this. Read the speech
    • Argues that farm-slaughtered meat should be allowed to be sold further in a simpler way. Wants the Sverigedemokraterna to prioritize farm sales of meat as highly as alcohol in order to strengthen self-sufficiency and create small businesses in the countryside. Read the speech
  17. Illegal dog smuggling measures and EU traceability regulation

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:384 om åtgärder mot illegal hundsmuggling · 18 February 2025

    • Argues that illegal dog smuggling involves systematic animal cruelty, risk of disease, and serious crime. Asks what the government intends to do at the national level to stop the importation since the proposed EU legislation is significantly delayed. Read the speech
    • Argues that agency cooperation and information is important. Asks if the government can review the legislation so that veterinarians are given the opportunity to break confidentiality and inform authorities in case of suspicion of illegal import. Read the speech
    • Asks whether the government can review national rules so that veterinarians can notify authorities about suspected smuggling. Also asks whether current sanctions are sufficient to deal with owners who do not register their animals. Read the speech
  18. Herring and sprat stocks: quotas and 15,000 tons saved

    Svar på interpellationerna 2024/25:137, 145 och 156 om sill och strömmingsbestånden i Östersjön · 14 November 2024

    • Argues that the doubling of the fishing quotas for herring and sprat can have devastating consequences for the ecosystem. Criticizes the minister for supporting the decision despite it threatening small-scale fishers and Sweden's food security. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Minister for Rural Affairs for voting for increased fishing quotas despite the party's own goals regarding sustainable fishing. Argues that industrial trawlers are emptying the seas of fish and demands that the government take measures to save small-scale coastal fishing. Read the speech
    • Argues that the debate is important to prevent herring and sprat from being affected like the cod. Criticizes that the government has not answered what concrete measures should be taken to stop the stocks from being depleted. Read the speech
  19. Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate

    Frågestund · 16 May 2024

    • Asks what the government intends to do to ensure that animal welfare legislation is followed so that no more attacks occur. Read the speech
  20. Animal welfare: Sweden's role in EU standards and meat imports

    Djurskydd · 4 April 2024

    • Argues that aggressive dogs and dog attacks are unacceptable. Asks what the government intends to do to ensure that the legislation regarding dogs with extreme fighting drive is followed and how the monitoring of regulatory compliance can be improved. Read the speech
    • Argues that the owner's responsibility is important, but that aggressive dogs must be taken into custody in a timely manner. Criticizes that the authorities' cooperation and powers are insufficient and asks when new legislation to strengthen the authorities' role will be presented. Read the speech
    • Wants Sweden to continue to be a leading country in animal welfare and that the EU process for modernized animal welfare legislation be accelerated. Argues that the import and breeding of wolf hybrids should be prohibited and proposes more small-scale farm slaughter as well as digital veterinary inspections. Read the speech
    • Argues that clear labeling of food is important for the consumer's choice, but that a balance must be found to avoid confusion. Wants to push for similar legislation on stunning to be introduced in other EU countries. Read the speech
    • Argues that labeling must be clear and stringent so as not to mislead the consumer. Wants to promote Swedish agriculture by stimulating consumers to choose Swedish products in order to avoid meat from animals that have been slaughtered without stunning. Read the speech
    • Argues that a new agency was not needed because the current system works. Instead wants to strengthen existing animal welfare units by providing resources and creating a sustainable working environment for the inspectors. Read the speech
    • Wants to introduce a legal requirement for origin labeling for meat in restaurants and cafes so that consumers can make informed choices. Argues that the labeling must be uniform across the entire chain. Read the speech
    • Questions about whether companies that are not directly affected by the African swine fever can expect financial compensation. Read the speech
    • Asks how entrepreneurs can avoid bankruptcy without state compensation. Criticizes that the government has not yet clarified when the promised compensations are to be paid out. Read the speech
    • Argues that the work to update the EU's animal welfare legislation must not stall. Asks what the Sweden Democrats themselves have done and plan to do to establish a modern and updated animal welfare legislation in the EU. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the lack of a clear plan from Sverigedemokraterna to change animal welfare in the EU. Asks if the party instead is prepared to accept restrictions in the Swedish legislation. Read the speech
  21. Food policy: 80% self-sufficiency, origin labels and GMOs

    (forts. från § 15) Livsmedelspolitik (forts. MJU9) · 6 March 2024

    • Advocates for it to become easier to make conscious choices by introducing origin labeling of meat in restaurants and in large households. Asks how far the process has come and how long it is expected to take. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the process for country-of-origin labeling has taken too long. Asks why the process is not accelerated to increase the self-sufficiency rate and provide consumers with insight into the origin of the meat when visiting restaurants. Read the speech
    • Wants to introduce origin labeling of meat in restaurants and in large households to stimulate Swedish production and increase self-sufficiency. Proposes a price commission for lowered food prices and argues that farmers need support for climate-adapted infrastructure. Read the speech
    • Refuses to be compared with the Sverigedemokraterna. Argues that farmers are hit hard by high interest rates and that the reduction obligation gives agriculture time to transition. Asks how the government intends to compensate for increased emissions if the reduction obligation is lowered. Read the speech
    • Argues that broad, common political solutions that hold over time would be good for Swedish farmers. Expresses the wish that the opposition had been involved in the discussions regarding the food strategy to strengthen Swedish agriculture. Read the speech
    • Argues that high loans make it difficult for young people to take over farms. Wants the regulatory framework to be adapted to support smaller producers so that they can be economically sustainable and spread across the entire country. Read the speech
    • Agree that reduced profitability is worrying. Want to increase competitiveness, preparedness and self-sufficiency through the food strategy. Argues that more must be invested in sustainability and climate adaptation in agriculture. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is unclear whether the Sweden Democrats want consumers to choose Swedish products to increase self-sufficiency or if they advocate for cheaper, foreign alternatives. Asks the member what actually applies. Read the speech
    • Argues that high food prices are putting pressure on households. Proposes a food price commission to counter unreasonable price increases and demands an answer as to why the Sverigedemokraterna do not support the proposal if they want the retail chains to limit profit distributions. Read the speech
  22. Swedish food production: M seeks higher self-sufficiency

    Livsmedelspolitik · 6 March 2024

    • Expresses concern over climate change and extreme weather that threaten food production. Asks about the government's plans to mitigate the consequences of a potential drought during the summer of 2024. Read the speech
    • Argues that droughts will increase in the future. Requests a clearer preventive plan instead of just compensation for losses. Wants permit processes for irrigation to be simplified and accelerated during rapid drought. Read the speech
  23. Meat origin labeling in restaurants: KD and S seek national solutions

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:358 om ursprungsmärkning av kött på restaurang · 30 January 2024

    • Argues that low self-sufficiency and increased imports are problematic. Wants mandatory labeling of meat in restaurants to be introduced to stimulate Swedish food production. Asks how long the government intends to wait before national regulations are introduced. Read the speech
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  24. Chicken industry animal welfare: KD and S debate improvements

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:194 om stärkt djurvälfärd i svensk kycklingindustri · 30 November 2023

    • Criticizes mismanagement and deficiencies in animal welfare in intensive poultry farming. Argues that the animals deserve better and demands concrete measures from the government to rectify the deficiencies without raising prices. Read the speech
    • Asks about the government's measures to address animal welfare deficiencies. Argues that fast-growing hybrids cause health problems and proposes financial support to transition to slow-growing hybrids. Read the speech
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  25. EU animal welfare legislation update and antibiotic reduction

    Svar på interpellation 2023/24:24 om ny djurskyddslagstiftning i EU · 6 October 2023

    • Argues that the EU's current animal welfare legislation is outdated and needs to be updated to meet scientific findings and societal expectations. Asks what additional measures the government plans to ensure that the new legislative package is implemented. Read the speech
    • Argues that the new legislative package in the EU must be implemented as soon as possible to level the playing field for Swedish farmers. Criticizes that Swedish producers compete with countries that have significantly poorer animal welfare. Asks what the government will do if the package is not implemented. Read the speech
    • Asks what the government intends to do in addition to the investigation since the result will take a year. Expresses concern that Sweden will back down on animal welfare issues if Europe does not catch up and asks if the government will compromise on Swedish rules. Read the speech
  26. African swine fever: food security, economy and compensation

    Särskild debatt om den afrikanska svinpesten · 28 September 2023

    • Argues that African swine fever is a very serious disease with high mortality that can have major consequences for Swedish pig farmers and the country's level of self-sufficiency. Emphasizes that cordons mean major restrictions for people working in the area. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the appropriations for combating infectious diseases are reduced between 2023 and 2024. Asks why the appropriations do not increase for 2024 and requests information regarding future preparedness against African swine fever. Read the speech
    • Argues that the appropriations should have been increased to handle the outbreak and its aftermath. Requests an account of how the investigation into compensations to operators outside the epizootic law is proceeding. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the appropriations for infectious animal diseases have been halved in the middle of the crisis. Requests compensation for forestry and agriculture and wants faster construction of fences to contain the infection. Read the speech
    • Questions about whether a plan has been discussed to secure staffing beyond financial compensation, as it is challenging to maintain endurance in the long term. Read the speech
    • Questions about fences against wild boar may become relevant for farms located in close proximity to the infected zone. Argues that the farmers' infection control work is important, but that extraordinary measures must be investigated. Read the speech
  27. Swedish veterinarian shortage and state veterinary organization

    Svar på interpellationerna 2022/23:332 och 370 om den svenska veterinärbristen och den statliga veterinärorganisationen på landsbygden · 16 June 2023

    • Argues that the acute shortage of veterinarians threatens animal welfare and agriculture. Criticizes that the government lacks concrete proposals and demands that the government prioritize the issue to guarantee a functioning veterinary service throughout the country. Read the speech
    • Argues that the previous government expanded the number of educational places. Criticizes the proposal to remove night-time standby as it causes increased suffering for animals. Asks the minister how the government views this specific proposal. Read the speech
    • Asks how the government views the proposal that night-time readiness should cease. Argues that district veterinarians need political support and the right tools to become attractive employers. Asks how the government can strengthen the profession's attractiveness. Read the speech
  28. Animal welfare: fur farming ban by 2025 and meat imports

    Djurskydd · 22 March 2023

    • Asks how the removal of the preliminary review of livestock housing will strengthen the farmers' competitiveness. Argues that the preliminary review is a guarantee for animal welfare and that its removal risks increasing costs and worsening the working environment. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the previous speaker does not answer the question regarding pre-trials. Argues that pre-trials are important for preventive animal welfare and suggests that instead of abolishing them, one should investigate how they can be made more efficient. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden is a pioneer in animal welfare and wants the EU-wide legislation to be adapted to Swedish requirements. Wants to increase the number of animal welfare inspections, introduce requirements for high animal welfare in public procurement as well as improve working conditions for district veterinarians by abolishing the night shift. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is the government that has the leadership role in solving the shortage of veterinarians. Points out that the party previously expanded training places and invested in grants to animal owners in rural areas, which are now being reduced. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government increased the number of educational places. Suggests that private actors take greater responsibility for night shifts to facilitate the staffing of the district veterinary activities. Asks for answers regarding the compensation for field work. Read the speech
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    • Confirms that the incidents in zoos are serious. Argues that instead of micro-management, the risk classification model should be investigated to achieve the greatest efficiency. Proposes a holistic approach to increase the number of risk-based routine inspections to prevent suffering. Read the speech
    • Asks if the purpose of the investigation is to lower animal welfare requirements in order to strengthen farmers' competitiveness. Expresses concern that the government's regulatory simplifications could mean that Sweden is stepping back instead of further developing animal welfare. Read the speech
    • Expresses concern that animal welfare will be sacrificed for increased competitiveness. Argues that Sweden should push for stricter rules in the EU and defends current requirements for straw and grazing. Read the speech
    • Argues that harmonization of the legislation towards the EU in practice means that Sweden must lower its animal welfare requirements. Asks if the speaker considers that such a harmonization means that Sweden should lower its requirements. Read the speech
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    • Argues that Sweden is a pioneer in the individual treatment of animals. Asks how the Liberals in a government position intend to work to ensure that Swedish animal welfare remains and is not dismantled. Read the speech
    • Expresses hope that the Liberals continue to stand up for a strong animal welfare policy and looks forward to the committee's proposals as well as upcoming debates in the chamber. Read the speech
  29. Ban on production and import of PMSG in Sweden

    Svar på interpellation 2022/23:232 om förbud mot produktion och import av PMSG · 14 March 2023

    • Argues that the extraction of the PMSG hormone from pregnant horses in Iceland involves painful and violent handling. Asks whether the government considers this treatment to be ethically justifiable and why they do not more clearly stand behind an import ban. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government does not more clearly stand behind a ban on the import and use of PMSG. Argues that the ban is necessary to reduce animal suffering and to level the playing field for Swedish farmers. Read the speech
    • Argues that strong animal welfare is important and that Sweden should continue to pursue this even within the EU. Asks if the minister considers the treatment ethically justifiable and how to counteract negative competitive conditions. Read the speech
  30. Swedish animal welfare inspection: KD and S debate resources

    Svar på interpellation 2022/23:71 om den svenska djurskyddskontrollen · 13 December 2022

    • Argues that it is unacceptable when animals suffer and that confidence in Swedish food production is risked if mismanagement is not detected in time. Criticizes that the number of planned routine controls is decreasing and asks what the minister specifically intends to do to increase these controls. Read the speech
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  31. Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate

    Allmänpolitisk debatt · 19 October 2022

    • Argues that every woman needs safety and support during childbirth to reduce fear of childbirth and medical injuries. Proposes a more individualized care process with increased continuity through the "Min Barnmorska" method as well as improved working conditions to secure competence. Read the speech

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