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Sofie Eriksson (S)
What Sofie Eriksson 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.
Income tax rules 2011-2023 report and wealth tax debate
- Argues that the tax system should be based on ability to pay and a solidarity-based distribution of burdens, prosperity, and security. Criticizes that previous tax cuts have eroded the funding of the welfare system and created unjust inequalities. Read the speech
- Argues that the Socialdemokraterna did not push for the abolition of the wealth tax but were forced into compromises to obtain a stable majority. Claims that it was the Liberalerna who demanded tax cuts for the wealthiest. Read the speech
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Healthcare staff resignations and regional funding resources
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- Argues that the welfare system suffers from structural underfunding due to unfunded tax cuts for high-income earners. Asks how taxes can be adjusted so that those who have a lot can forgo some in order to finance healthcare in the long term. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals prioritized tax cuts for high-income earners over healthcare. Argues that the government's supplement is insufficient and wants indexed state grants as well as a tax reform to finance healthcare in the long term. Read the speech
Unserious healthcare providers in elderly care and profit
- Criticizes the structural problems and underfunding in elderly care that lead to neglect and poor working conditions. Asks what the minister intends to do to rectify the care, secure resources and stop the pursuit of profit. Read the speech
- Confirms investigations into competence and the nursing assistant gap. Criticizes that problems in elderly care are being hidden and argues that the pursuit of profit leads to lower wages, understaffing, and neglect. Asks what the Minister does to guarantee resources and stop unscrupulous actors. Read the speech
- Argues that elderly care must be good regardless of the provider. Criticizes that the problem of severe understaffing and neglect is not condemned sufficiently and warns that chronic understaffing is dangerous for both staff and the elderly. Read the speech
Skatteverket layoffs and 100 million SEK for crime fighting
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- Argues that the previous government increased the appropriations and tools for the population registration. Expresses concern that current savings and ended trial placements affect the work. Criticizes that efficiencies often mean that jobs are moved to Stockholm. Read the speech
- Apologizes if previous statements were perceived as mocking. Argues that the government is now following the Social Democrats' previous policy despite having previously condemned it. Asks why the government does not call the measure a census. Read the speech
Energy efficiency deduction: M wants higher ceiling, S wants lower
- Criticizes the government's decision to raise the ceiling for the rotavdrag (deduction for home improvements) as it is not cost-effective and primarily benefits households with a high economic standard. Proposes instead to redirect the deduction to energy-efficient measures. Read the speech
- Argues that crime in the labor market is worsening despite reduced demand for black wages. Asks whether the tax deduction (rotavdrag) is being used to launder money and deceive consumers and argues that the government should investigate these serious question marks. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government intends to take initiatives following the Riksrevisionen's report. Argues that the renovation deduction is used to launder black wages and can be used to mislead customers. Criticizes that the measure is not cost-effective. Read the speech
Employer contributions and tax cuts for those born in 1957
- Confirms that the government compensates pensioners born in 1957. Criticizes that the government does not plan to rectify incorrect employer contributions for sole traders and companies. Argues that this risks undermining trust in the tax system. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Finance Minister is changing the subject. Argues that it is important to have broad agreements across party lines to resolve the inaccuracies that have arisen in the system. Read the speech
Household finances: tax cuts, housing allowances and bank tax
- Criticizes the government's policy and argues that the banks' large dividends occur at the expense of households. Proposes a bank tax on profits to finance extra child allowance and increased maintenance support. Asks if the government intends to take any measures. Read the speech
- Argues that inequality is increasing while high earners receive tax cuts. Criticizes that the policy lacks decisiveness and asks why people with sickness benefits receive increased taxes despite the government's goal of helping those who have it toughest. Read the speech
Housing construction: government measures and construction growth
- Argues that the state must act practically to meet the housing need in municipalities with industrial expansion. Proposes a state construction stimulus aimed at smaller towns and state construction credits to lower investment costs and financial risk. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of decisiveness in the face of the crashing housing sector. Argues that the state should stimulate construction and infrastructure through active measures instead of letting investments end up in other countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes that housing construction is decreasing under the right-wing government. Argues that housing policy must respond to needs in order to safeguard industrial development. Criticizes that the government prioritizes the rotavdrag (deductible for home improvements) over incentives for construction and considers the state to be passive. Read the speech
State income tax threshold pause 2024 and 13 billion SEK
- Argues that the government has acknowledged an incorrect decision to raise the threshold for state income tax. Wants to pause the indexation to finance welfare and also proposes a bank tax on capital gains. Read the speech
- Argues that the government now admits that last year's decision was incorrect. Criticizes that 13 billion kronor were prioritized for high-income earners instead of stopping cuts in healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the 49 million are significant and that the 13 billion, instead of going to healthcare regions, went to high-income earners. Criticizes the prioritization and argues that the money should have gone to other purposes than to high-paid individuals. Read the speech
- Asks which target state the speaker refers to when the tax level is to be the lowest since 1975. Argues that the welfare was less extensive then and questions how the welfare can be maintained at such a tax level. Read the speech
- Argues that the current tax level is too low given today's higher demands on welfare. Criticizes that previous tax cuts have led to cuts in welfare and asks what the goal is with continued cuts. Read the speech
Closure of Filmarkivet in Grängesberg and state presence
- Criticizes that the state threatens to close Filmarkivet in Grängesberg despite there being space and low rent. Argues that the decision risks breaking trust in the state and questions whether the impact assessments are sufficient. Read the speech
- Asks why the government wants to move the Film Archive despite previous promises to reduce the focus on Stockholm. Argues that the closure is an unnecessary centralization that harms the local population and urges the minister to stop the process. Read the speech
- Asks why the government wrote in the budget bill that the activity can be moved before analyses were completed and what lies to the basis for this assessment. Hopes that the minister can help to stop the unnecessary closure. Read the speech
ROT and RUT deductions: M proposes higher ceilings for jobs
- Criticizes that tax money is used to subsidize private luxury consumption for high-income earners instead of socially beneficial investments. Argues that resources should be redirected towards energy efficiency, more housing, and elderly care. Read the speech
- Confirms that the situation in the construction industry is serious. Criticizes the government's policy as the increased ROT ceiling does not solve the housing shortage and argues that it is unreasonable to invest in deductions for high-income earners in a difficult economic situation. Read the speech
Grängesberg film archive and state presence in the country
- Appeals to the minister to let the film archive remain in Grängesberg. Argues that the archive is unique and that there is plenty of space, competent staff, and low rent in the municipality. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government wants to move the operations from Grängesberg despite a lack of space and climatic conditions at other locations. Asks if analyses have been conducted and argues that the move damages trust in the state. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has taken a position in the budget bill before consultations and analyses have been carried out. Pleads that the film archive in Grängesberg be maintained and developed instead of being moved to the Stockholm area. Read the speech
Crime in the workplace and serious crime in Sweden
- Highlights examples of serious work-life crime and slave-like conditions for foreign workers. Emphasizes the trade union movement's central role in combating fraud and asks if the government wants to strengthen their work and powers. Read the speech
- Confirms that the government takes the issues seriously and that previous work to consolidate agencies and break down secrecy barriers is positive. Criticizes parties that want to hinder the trade union movement's work and argues that this makes it harder to combat crime. Read the speech
Census for population register quality and immigration control
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- Argues that the government's policy is a continuation of the Social Democrats' work. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats previously advocated for a door-knocking campaign which experts consider to be an unsuccessful method. Read the speech
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Social dumping between municipalities and migration policy
Social dumping between municipalities and rural areas costs
- Argues that wealthy municipalities systematically move their most vulnerable residents to smaller municipalities with substandard housing to avoid financial responsibility. Asks if the Minister agrees that these "dumping municipalities" are pioneers towards subsidy dependency. Read the speech
Skatteverket data analysis tools for population register
- Argues that the opposition previously demanded a large-scale national census. Asks what the reason is for them now having changed their position, given that the work to strengthen the quality of the register has already begun. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposing party has changed its opinion and is not carrying out the large-scale national census promised to the voters. Emphasizes that the government instead continues with the policy of strengthening the quality of the registers. Read the speech
- Argues that correct population registration is crucial for society and that cheating leads to fraud and risks for children. Wants to move for approval of the reservation to strengthen control and criticizes the government for having changed the meaning of the promise of a national census. Read the speech
Income tax proposals: M, KD, and S debate tax changes
- Criticizes the government's policy of providing tax breaks to high-income earners and the fossil fuel industry while claiming to combat inflation. Argues that the 13 billion should instead be used for welfare or families with children. Read the speech
- Argues that high wages must be higher for it to be worthwhile to work. Asks whether tax reliefs for high-income earners and the government's decision are reasonable when the money instead could have gone to higher wages in healthcare or to families with children. Read the speech
- Argues that tax is welfare and requires a more just distribution of wealth. Criticizes the government's tax cuts for high-income earners and demands the reintroduction of the deduction for union fees as well as equal taxation of sickness and activity compensation. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna have given ambitious promises that have not been fulfilled. Asks what is happening with the promised measures for pensioners born in 1957 and onwards and demands constructive answers from the government and Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
- Argues that the unemployment insurance fund was preserved thanks to Social Democratic pressure. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not having fulfilled previous promises and asks what they will now do regarding tax for pensioners born in 1957. Read the speech
State income tax threshold increase to reward work
- Criticizes that the government is spending almost 13 billion kronor on lowering taxes for high-income earners instead of investing in welfare. Argues that the measure is not automatic and questions the government's priorities. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government is spending 13 billion on a higher tax bracket threshold instead of investing in welfare. Argues that tax cuts for high-income earners do not reward those who work in healthcare but instead hit welfare. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
- Criticizes that the right-wing parties have said no to the proposal for an electricity bill emergency. Argues that people are receiving high electricity bills and that the right-wing parties' promises regarding high-cost protection have been broken. Asks why the Moderaterna propose an electricity bill emergency locally but not nationally. Read the speech
Coordination numbers and identity checks: S, SD, and MP views
- Argues that a functioning population registration is necessary to ensure safety and combat crime in the labor market. Moves for approval of the proposal so that Skatteverket shall take over identity checks and regulate coordination numbers in a separate law. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that tax is the basis for a welfare system where everyone contributes according to their ability. Criticizes aggressive tax planning and tax evasion and demands that the right-wing government adopts further Social Democratic proposals. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.