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Tobias Andersson (SD)
What Tobias Andersson 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.
Public service independence and impartiality news reporting
- Criticizes that the news coverage appears biased and tailored based on skin color and political preferences. Asks how the objectivity of public service can be strengthened. Read the speech
- Argues that the choice not to publish anything is a journalistic decision that the review board has difficulty controlling. Criticizes public service for politically biased reporting and for not reporting on systematic abuses in the United Kingdom. Read the speech
- Argues that public service and commercial media handle issues in a similar manner. Criticizes that editorial decisions are made depending on the skin color of victims and perpetrators, which harms public service's legitimacy. Read the speech
Vattenfall management and Ringhals nuclear project debate
- Argues that Vattenfall's operations have been characterized by political shifts and demands stricter governance. Wants the CEO to be replaced and asks if the company lives up to expectations given the shortcomings in the Ringhals project. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the management of the Ringhals project does not live up to expectations as the company lacks control over the land. Argues that the state should steer Vattenfall more clearly and criticizes the high costs for marketing and bonuses. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vattenfall's costly marketing of offshore wind power with a Hollywood actor despite the company lacking projects in Sweden and having lost money on similar projects abroad. Argues that the marketing is unreasonable as the company carries out influence work to forcibly finance connection costs. Read the speech
New electricity laws to modernize system and align with EU law
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal on new laws regarding the electricity system. Argues that the removal of designated electricity contracts is positive as it reduces the risk of higher electricity prices for consumers. Read the speech
New nuclear power sites in coastal areas and archipelagos
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government's work has removed obstacles for new nuclear power projects and that the prohibitions in several coastal areas and archipelagos are now proposed to be removed to enable expansion. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power is important for Sweden's future electricity system. Asks whether the Social Democrats' position on the issue will remain the same in a government cooperation with Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet. Read the speech
- Argues that previous political decisions and legal restrictions have hindered investments in nuclear power. Claims that these obstacles have now been removed to create conditions for new nuclear power and asks why the opponent still wants political restrictions. Read the speech
Spain's amnesty for illegal immigrants and impact on Sweden
- Criticizes Spain's socialist government for creating a migration chaos by offering residence permits to hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants. Argues that this risks affecting Sweden via the EU's free movement and asks if the government is taking further measures. Read the speech
- Criticizes Magdalena Andersson for praising the Spanish government without criticizing the amnesty. Argues that Spain's decision is like welcoming a whole army while being aware of the risks. Asks if the Spanish example can be a source of inspiration for Andersson. Read the speech
- Asks how the government will ensure that the EU does not oppose Sweden regarding internal border controls. Argues that mass immigration causes insecurity, social exclusion, and gang crime and points to connections between certain politicians and anti-democratic movements. Read the speech
Nuclear facility review proposal: SD, M, and V debate plans
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal creates a fast track for new nuclear power which facilitates and reduces costs, which is part of the work to ensure security of supply and low electricity prices. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Argues that state ownership and involvement in nuclear power is justified to ensure the public interest, growth, and stable electricity prices. Asks how the minister intends to ensure that the state's and society's long-term interests are upheld in the negotiations. Read the speech
- Proposes a purely state-owned nuclear power company to share risks, transfer competence, and create economies of scale in new construction. Asks how political oversight is ensured in the ongoing process. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to increase company competitiveness
- Wish to vote in favor of the committee's proposal. Argues that red tape hampers competitiveness and criticizes that politicians are influenced by the compliance industry as well as by a reluctance to criticize EU regulations. Read the speech
- Argues that extensive bureaucracy and red tape deter entrepreneurs from starting companies. Criticizes that bankruptcies are due to economic factors rather than regulatory burden and considers that Social Democratic prestige projects fail on the global market. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats did nothing to reduce bureaucracy during their time in power. Claims that the government's measures reduce the costs of running businesses and create conditions for growth. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking constructive proposals and for being dishonest. Asks if the minister is willing to lower the threshold for the high-cost protection and wants to see a continued reduction of the electricity tax. Read the speech
EU network package and Swedish bottleneck revenues debate
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to send a reasoned opinion to the commission. Argues that the proposal violates the subsidiarity principle and that Swedish bottleneck revenues are best managed by Sweden rather than by the EU. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear power, market design and taxes
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government has delivered on the Tidö Agreement's energy goals by including nuclear power, lowering the energy tax, stopping Hansa Powerbridge, and simplifying regulations. Criticizes the opposition's lack of unity and their different goals for new electricity production. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have not proposed any other solutions than the existing electricity support in their budget proposals. Explains that the support is designed to be paid out retroactively and suggests that the level for the high-cost protection be lowered. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' demands for electricity support as pure populism as they have not specified the design or the amount. Proposes a review of the capacity charges to ensure that they are purposeful and consumer-friendly. Read the speech
- Argues that the planning goal is positive because it shows a long-term political ambition. Criticizes the goal of 100 terawatt-hours by 2030 as optimistic. Read the speech
- Argues that bottleneck revenues could have been used for new production or flexibility, but that EU state aid rules limit this. Argues that the planning target of 300 terawatt-hours should be reviewed due to company bankruptcies and changed needs. Read the speech
Business confidence in authorities and regulatory simplification
- Argues that trust in public institutions risks being eroded by the authorities' activism. Criticizes the Swedish Tax Agency for deliberately deviating from the intentions of the law and asks if the government's measures are sufficient to restore trust. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish Tax Agency's actions and legal processes against venture capitalists damage trust and risk driving capital away from Sweden. Asks if the government can do more to calm or attract successful Swedes back home. Read the speech
- Argues that authorities must follow political decisions rather than interpreting them freely. Criticizes that Skatteverket is actively trying to influence political decisions and asks if the minister is aware of this work. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks the Minister for Rural Affairs about the wolf hunt. Criticizes that the licensed hunt did not take place despite the decision to lower the reference value and questions who actually makes the decisions when court decisions conflict with the government's decisions. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear power and electricity taxes
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the budget is well-balanced and lowers the electricity tax to stimulate the economy. Criticizes previous governments' energy policy and argues that the Tidö parties are now addressing these deficiencies. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget promotes benefit recipients instead of work. Criticizes the Social Democrats' budget for lacking funding and argues that their care allowance is not free. Wants a stronger reduction of the electricity tax. Read the speech
- Welcomes the Social Democrats' opening for dialogue. Argues that it is difficult to reach an agreement if the Social Democrats include the Green Party's demands, as the budget would then be heavily underfunded. Read the speech
- Argues that Kraftlyftet is a good instrument for point interventions in the electricity system. Responds that they want to build as many reactors as the system can handle and that the proposed risk-sharing model enables the first step. Read the speech
- Argues that increased Swedish self-sufficiency is valuable to reduce dependence on imported energy. Emphasizes that the transition must occur at a pace that preserves competitiveness and criticizes ideological prestige projects. Read the speech
Electricity and gas grid regulations: SD, M, and S motions
- Wish to support the committee's proposal in order to meet the requirements of EU law and balance the need for substantial investments in the electricity grid with consumers' costs. Argues that the proposal protects both customers and the grid companies' opportunities for expansion. Read the speech
EU electricity market design: SD, V and MP proposals
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal. Argue that the proposal adapts Swedish legislation to the EU's directives and strengthens consumer protection through increased transparency, better information, and easier comparison of electricity suppliers. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Confirms that the government and the Sweden Democrats have introduced new tobacco policy goals with a focus on harm reduction. Asks how the Minister intends to act to influence the WHO's position regarding nicotine products. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that Sweden lacks a clear position ahead of COP 11. Argues that Sweden needs a clear position in order to be able to influence decisions regarding recommendations for various nicotine products. Read the speech
School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Argues that the Tidö parties have made progress with the construction of new nuclear power. Asks how the government ensures more nuclear power projects from more actors. Read the speech
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Nuclear power financing: SD risk-sharing vs. M loans and S costs
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the reservations. Argues that the policy lays the foundation for long-term investments in nuclear power to create prosperity and welfare for future generations. Explains that the proposed risk- and profit-sharing model means that the state provides a portion of the borrowed capital and uses two-way difference contracts to support construction and operation. Read the speech
- Argues that the electricity should be used to save the system that the Socialdemokraterna and Miljöpartiet have destroyed as well as to create conditions for industrial development in southern Sweden. Emphasizes that state loans shall be paid back and do not constitute a cost. Answers the question regarding the megawatt limit by focusing on creating conditions for necessary power rather than setting an exact ceiling. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power enables industrial development in southern Sweden by creating the necessary power. Claims that the proposed CFD level is the lowest in the world and that alternatives such as offshore wind are significantly more expensive. Read the speech
- Wants to guarantee state capital to lower the cost of capital and electricity prices through risk sharing. Argues that profit-sharing mechanisms and interest levels make it unlikely that state loan liability remains throughout the entire lifespan of the power plant. Read the speech
- Confirms that large-scale infrastructure projects involve significant risks. Argues that risks can be reduced by reviewing supplier chains, competence, and previous experience. Wants Sweden to extract uranium domestically instead of relying on Russian imports. Read the speech
- Argues that predictable power production is required to enable industrial establishments in southern Sweden. Claims that the green transition risks failing if a functioning power system with sufficient base load is not secured. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power is a necessary enabler for the climate goals and energy self-sufficiency. Criticizes the concept of "green baseload" and asserts that gas turbines are required to solve system deficiencies in southern Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that weather-dependent power does not solve the electricity system's challenges. Suggests that in the short term, the capacity of hydropower should be increased through new turbines, pumped storage, and expanded dams. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition is debating a straw man regarding the benefits of nuclear power. Suggests that all types of power should be treated equally through equivalent application fees, but emphasizes that nuclear power delivers system benefits that offshore wind power cannot replace. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Center Party will accept a Social Democratic prime ministerial candidate who does not overturn today's decisions. Argues that the opposition lacks a unified plan for alternatives to the nuclear power financing. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has concrete short-term solutions for power increases in hydropower and combined heat and power. Criticizes the Center Party's stance on nuclear power financing and questions the researchers' credibility. Denies that the costs are thousands of billions. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear vs renewables and electricity prices
- Wish to move for a reservation to ensure security of supply. Argues that the policy should focus on a system perspective and nuclear power in the long term, while gas turbines, combined heat and power, and hydropower are needed in the short term. Read the speech
- Answers the question by showing how cooperation and effective solutions can increase connection capacity. Argues that power increases with gas power or hydropower can reduce the need for new grids and advocates for simplified permit processes. Read the speech
- Argues that the regulation has already been changed to facilitate technology choices and shorten permit processes. Criticizes that the opponent's policy wants Swedish electricity grid customers to subsidize foreign companies' offshore wind power. Argues that weather-dependent power would destroy the electricity system and entail enormous costs for the electricity grid collective. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' lack of long-term perspective and unity within the proposed government base. Argues that the different parties' goals for renewable power are incompatible and create uncertainty regarding future electricity production. Read the speech
- Argues that security of supply is more important than planning goals. Criticizes the Social Democrats' goals regarding weather-dependent power as it leads to insufficient controllability, high electricity prices, and risk of electricity shortages. Read the speech
Industrial policy, innovation and infrastructure debate
- Proposes approval of the reservation regarding companies' capital supply and the cash ban in trade with iron and metal waste. Argues that the policy should create conditions through competence supply, infrastructure, security, and stable energy prices and that the market should manage the business sector without excessive state involvement. Criticizes state subsidies and ideological influence work that has led to capital destruction. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should remain a world-class innovation country. Criticizes previous projects from Vinnova that have not created innovation capacity and emphasizes the importance of streamlining the agency's work and resources. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party claims the party does not advocate for an innovation strategy. Argues that the policy should focus on listening to industry and authorities to identify and take advantage of great opportunities in global innovation development. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to increase business competitiveness
- Proposes approval of the reservation for a strengthened mandate for the Regulatory Council. Argues that the regulatory burden is a significant cost for the business sector and views the establishment of the Simplification Council positively. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking concrete proposals in the report despite their rhetoric. Argues that the party deprioritized these issues during their eight years in power and urges them to submit proposals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous work with regulatory simplification and argues that radical changes to the administrative model are required. Emphasizes that the Tidö parties have actively worked with simplifications through, among other things, the Simplification Council and removed permits. Read the speech
Multiculturalism and integration in Sweden: SD and M debate
- Criticizes the Minister for Migration for having described multiculturalism as something that enriches the country. Argues that the concept is often used to advocate for multiculturalism at the expense of the majority culture's distinctiveness. Asks whether the Minister intends to promote or oppose multiculturalism. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister's previous statements about multiculturalism as something positive and questions the intrinsic value of cultural differences. Argues that increased multiculturalism reduces trust in society and that Swedish culture should be a majority culture. Read the speech
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DEI initiatives in education: meritocracy and woke ideology
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- Argues that meritocratic principles mean that the best should receive the most central roles. Criticizes DEI initiatives and intersectional analysis as a waste of money that stands in opposition to excellence. Read the speech
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Action plan against racism and hate crimes: SD's critique
- Criticizes that the action plan misses anti-Swedish sentiment and that Swedes do not receive support or protection. Argues that the plan cannot be general when specific groups are singled out without Swedes. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not included anti-Swedish sentiment in the action plan's specific measures. Argues that Swedes are exposed to hate crimes and asks why they were omitted from the plan despite the minister's previous experiences. Read the speech
- Argues that honor-based oppression constitutes anti-Swedish sentiment and that this is a well-established problem in Swedish society. Criticizes that the action plan does not target specific measures against anti-Swedish sentiment. Read the speech
DEI values in the workplace: inclusive environment vs quotas
- Criticizes that the Minister embraces a destructive and divisive ideology. Argues that DEI is based on discrimination by prioritizing outcomes over performance and asks if the Minister opposes the concept's original meaning. Read the speech
- Criticizes that DEI involves a discriminatory left-wing ideology that divides people into power structures. Asks the minister why she considers this categorization of individuals to be reasonable and whether it aligns with the principles of liberalism. Read the speech
- Argues that DEI and intersectional analysis stem from a left-wing ideology that stands in opposition to liberalism. Criticizes that the identification of groups means that, in practice, one needs to use quotas because diversity would otherwise be achieved through existing legislation. Read the speech
Swedish business: SD tax relief, S innovation, M nuclear
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that the Tidö parties create good conditions for the business sector through tax reliefs, regulatory simplifications, and investments in authorities, infrastructure, and mining. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition set the budget's framework. Emphasizes the need for energy self-sufficiency and criticizes the Social Democrats for creating a green bubble that has led to large losses. Wants to ensure wise investments. Read the speech
- Argues that business cycles affect the economy. Criticizes the green transition for having led to unemployment and lost pension funds through risky projects with public subsidies. Read the speech
- Questions about whether Birger Lahti believes that alternative building materials can completely replace fossil building materials. Read the speech
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Social Democrats party financing: M, SD, KD demand investigation
- Argues that the Social Democrats rigged the system to create advantages for their own lottery sales. Wants to ban party-political lotteries to ensure a transparent and morally justifiable party financing. Read the speech
- Accuses Lena Hallengren of having lied to the Swedish people. Furthermore criticizes the Social Democrats' company for having developed unethical sales scripts used by gang criminals to deceive the elderly. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having run lotteries on credit for those in debt and for continued aggressive telephone sales. Argues that the party now hires gang criminals to deceive the elderly and accuses them of lying about their financing methods. Read the speech
- Argues that the Riksdag needs to decide on a ban on party-political lotteries or an equalization with other commercial lottery activities. Asks if Vänsterpartiet has received unhealthy donations that have not been reported. Read the speech
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- Argues that the company has explicitly been tasked to target confused elderly people. Points out that the Social Democrats have provided sales scripts and pressured the company to increase sales to the elderly. Read the speech
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- Asks how Vänsterpartiet stands regarding the Socialdemokraternas lottery being handled as ordinary commercial lottery sales. Further asks whether Vänsterpartiet will vote for such a proposal or if they want to let the Socialdemokraterna be exempted from the legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that a ban on telemarketing is too far-reaching because there are honest actors within the industry. Criticizes the Socialdemokraterna for only hiring companies that recruit gang criminals and deceive the elderly. Asks why Vänsterpartiet does not want the Socialdemokraterna to pay gambling tax. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Highlights a wolf attack on a horse and argues that limitations in the protection hunt made an effective intervention impossible. Asks how a purposeful protection hunt procedure on wolves can be ensured. Read the speech
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Electricity grid permit review process and property tax reform
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that moving the choice of technology to the regulatory level and exemptions from coastal protection increase flexibility and facilitate the expansion of the electricity grid. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures to expedite permit processes are in demand. Advocates for the regionalization of property tax for electricity production and industrial facilities as well as that a larger share of the added value from local encroachments should benefit the local area. Read the speech
- Argues that legal certainty is maintained even though mandates are moved to the regulatory level to speed up the processes. Points out that wind power expansion requires extensive grid expansion and greater encroachment on private land than nuclear power. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: fossil-free production and storage
- Argues that the Norrland steel investments involve enormous risks for the municipalities. Criticizes the risk-capitalist model where the public sector takes the risk while private capital takes the profit. Read the speech
- Criticizes the economic risks for municipalities that take on large debts to enable private investments. Asks whether there is public support for the extensive wind power expansion required for the industry. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's goal of 100 terawatt-hours of new electricity production by 2030 as unlikely. Argues that it would require 15,000 new wind turbines in five and a half years, which is technically impossible. Read the speech
- Criticizes that it is not technically possible to build 6,000 wind turbines by 2030. Argues that there is a lack of local acceptance and that Miljöpartiet themselves often say no to wind power in smaller municipalities. Read the speech
Sweden energy policy: nuclear, wind, solar and hydrogen
- Supports the bill and wants to preserve and develop hydropower's role as a source of production and regulating power. Argues that increased storage capacity is necessary for a robust power system and emphasizes the important function of gas power until sufficient nuclear power exists. Criticizes previous political decisions for having caused a shortage of power and considers the opposition's resistance to control stations to be a cynical political game. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party for symbolic politics and for being unconstructive in the work on the bill. Argues that there are no restrictions on the construction of wind power or solar power and that the government has said yes to offshore wind power. Read the speech
- Argues that gas will play an important role in meeting the required power demand. Criticizes the opponent's history regarding disinformation and argues that there is a lack of local acceptance for the amount of wind power required in Western Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' and the Centre Party's choice of words "fossil-free power". Argues that they have previously pushed for renewable power and that they therefore would not have stood behind the bill if they had been honest. Read the speech
- Answers that there are no obstacles for wind power construction and argues that the Social Democrats have not driven the need for nuclear power. Criticizes the Social Democrats for opposing nuclear power in more locations despite their alleged focus on fossil-free power. Read the speech
Anti-Swedish sentiment: Government response and SD strategy
- Argues that there is a widespread anti-Swedish sentiment that primarily affects young people and criticizes the government for not acknowledging the problem. Asks if the minister can concede that anti-Swedish sentiment exists in a broader sense. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the hate crime legislation is not used in practice against persons acting with anti-Swedish motives. Argues that the statistics do not reflect the extent of anti-Swedish sentiment and that honor culture should be included in the measurement of this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is cautious with its choice of words and avoids acknowledging Swedish hostility. Suggests that Brå should receive a clearer mandate to study the perpetrators and the victims and that one must dare to strengthen the Swedish. Read the speech
LKAB investments and state-owned companies' risk-taking
- Criticizes that state-owned companies take large risks in high-risk projects with extensive public subsidies. Warns that "green bubbles" can burst with multi-billion losses for Sweden and asks if the minister is sure that LKAB has made correct risk assessments. Read the speech
- Criticizes the risky projects and the high electricity consumption as it risks leading to losses in the billions and affecting the ordinary operations. Asks if the minister is open to the state being able to call for ownership coordination in the event of deficiencies in governance. Read the speech
- Criticizes the use of unproven technology on an industrial scale and the taking of risks that have never been taken before. Argues that the project is not commercially viable without state support and questions whether the company can deliver historical returns. Read the speech
State business support review: KD, Government and SD debate
- Argues that the policy should create conditions for the business sector without distorting competition or involving disproportionately large risk-taking for the state. Asks if the government intends to create a total overview of all types of business support and their effect. Read the speech
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- Confirms that there is much to be gained from existing evaluations in order to be able to make cuts in business-promoting measures. Criticizes that the state takes large risks in projects where the potential upside accrues to private owners. Read the speech
Farm alcohol sales: KD and SD proposals for small farms
- Argues that farm sales is a long-awaited reform that should have happened earlier. Criticizes limitations in the investigation regarding production volume, requirements for study visits, and time limits. Wants distilled beverages to be included. Read the speech
- Wants the government to prioritize the interests of the business community and the producers over Systembolaget. Criticizes Systembolaget's lobbying and asks if information in the media regarding restrictions for distilled drinks and raw material requirements is correct. Read the speech
- Appreciates that the minister wants to put forward a proposal promptly. Criticizes that the current proposal excludes distilled beverages and argues that requirements for own production practically make farm sales impossible. Read the speech
Industrial policy: state role in growth and entrepreneurship
- Argues that the state's role in industrial policy is too large and that market mechanisms should be prioritized. Wants to see an industrial commission, a review of state business support, strengthened mountain tourism as well as increased support for Visit Sweden's marketing. Read the speech
- Argues that the role of politics is to enable establishments by clearing away bureaucracy and ensuring basic prerequisites such as competence supply and electricity production. Criticizes that the state takes too large a share of the risk in high-risk projects and suggests that politics should instead guarantee the energy supply. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state takes too large a share of the risk in industrial establishments by providing support to large public companies in pure charity. Demands a formal coordination with the owner and argues that the public action limits the conditions for private actors. Read the speech
- Argues that men and women have the same rights and opportunities to run businesses without formal discrimination. Asks what obstacles exist for female entrepreneurs and why the government's mandate to Tillväxtverket is not sufficient. Read the speech
- Asks what the Social Democrats are requesting beyond the current measures. Criticizes the proposal for state risk capital exclusively for women's entrepreneurship as discrimination and questions the perception that private capital actively disadvantages women. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification for Swedish competitiveness and permits
- Proposes approval of the reservation on rule simplification for companies. Argues that a reduced regulatory burden promotes growth and investments and suggests a stronger mandate for the Rule Council to curb deficient legislation. Read the speech
- Answers the question by pointing out that the committee does not handle the subject. Argues that the party has pushed for that small business owners should not bear the entire cost alone and emphasizes the government's measures for the tourism industry. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue of the long-term unemployed does not belong in a debate about rule simplification. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not listening to the industry and for failing to implement rule simplification despite political support. Read the speech
- Highlights that the government has facilitated business through additional funding to Verksamt.se and clarified requirements that authorities should work more closely with the business sector. Argues that funds and mandates have been directed to several authorities to reduce bureaucracy. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party prioritizes uncontrolled migration over the companies' need for competence. Touches upon permit processes by asserting that the government is working on the area and argues that environmental interests should be weighed against other interests in a more reasonable way. Read the speech
- Argues that the Environment Party's influence over the Environmental Code is the cause of long and protracted permit processes. Claims that faster processes require that the environmental component be de-emphasized and that Natura 2000 areas hinder industrial development. Read the speech
- Argues that cement supply and road construction are more important than protecting specific animal species or plants. Claims that faster permit processes require that certain goal conflicts be re-weighted and that environmentally partisan politics stand in direct opposition to faster processes. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Argues that dispatchable power production, such as nuclear and gas power, is required for security of supply. Asks the Minister for Energy and Business what role gas power will play in Sweden in the near future. Read the speech
Business sector conditions, electricity, and trade policy
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government is working to reduce administrative costs, promote competitive taxes and strengthen mineral extraction. Criticizes previous policy for a less robust electricity system and high crime. Read the speech
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- Argues that the party wants to create good conditions for all entrepreneurs by facilitating and reducing the regulatory burden. Criticizes the Social Democrats' desire to regulate the business sector and emphasizes that they believe in the free market instead of quotas. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having weakened the power system's robustness through previous decisions such as the electricity tax and punitive taxes. Argues that nuclear power is necessary for robustness and asks what measures the Social Democrats intend to take moving forward. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is unsustainable to be expected to shed light on all the world's conflicts in every speech. Proposes an intensified cooperation between Sweden and Israel to strengthen Swedish innovative power and technology exchange. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should deepen its relations with Israel. Asks for examples of successful innovations and companies in the region beyond Israel to highlight an alleged knowledge gap. Read the speech
Terrorist sympathies in parliamentary parties and Hamas
- Criticizes some parties' links to extremism and Hamas. Argues that it is necessary to map out terror sympathies in order to counter security threats and asks if the government wants to raise these links in a broader public debate. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for not excluding persons with extremist links or who exhibit sympathies for terrorism. Argues that parties must keep clean from persons with extremist sympathies or sympathy for terrorist organizations. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have a strategic ambition not to break with voter groups who harbor sympathies for terrorism. Claims that the Sweden Democrats, unlike the Social Democrats, exclude representatives with extremist connections. Read the speech
Nuclear power vs renewables: SD, S and MP debate energy
- Argues that the policy has limited the conditions for nuclear power through legal texts and high application fees. Wants to tear down these obstacles to create incentives and a nuclear power race in Sweden. Read the speech
Muslim religious communities' silence on Hamas and antisemitism
- Argues that there is a strategic silence from Muslim religious communities regarding Hamas's attacks. Asks if the minister has requested clear positions against Hamas in the dialogue with the religious communities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the striking silence from Muslim religious communities regarding Hamas's attacks. Argues that there is a profound antisemitism within the Muslim population in the Western world and asks the minister if he acknowledges this. Read the speech
- Argues that Quran burning is part of freedom of speech and that no one is harmed by a book being burned. Criticizes incitement to violence and antisemitism within the Muslim population and asks why religious communities have not condemned Hamas. Read the speech
IS returnees working near children and security risks
- Argues that IS-returnees seek occupations close to children in order to influence the next generation. Wants the legislation to be reviewed to broaden mandatory register checks and asks for further measures to protect children. Read the speech
- Argues that there are large numbers of violence-promoting Islamists who risk infiltrating public activities and influencing children. Proposes mandatory register checks for all public personnel and deeper background checks than current register extracts allow. Read the speech
- Argues that ministers and authorities must join forces to push gang criminals and extremists out of public positions. Asks if there are plans to minimize the contact surfaces between extremists and young people within religious communities and sports clubs. Read the speech
Climate activist penalties and prison for emergency disruptions
- Argues that climate activism that causes road blockages and societal damage requires tangible penalties and better tools for the police. Asks if the government is considering changing the minimum penalty for sabotage since current legislation does not send clear signals. Read the speech
- Argues that current legislation does not show sufficient seriousness towards road blockades and sabotage. Wants the sentencing scale to be used to its full extent and asks if the government's position is that imprisonment should be the minimum penalty. Read the speech
- Views positively on a review of criminal law and the presumption of imprisonment to enable higher sentenced prison terms for socially harmful activities. Argues that road blockades without a permit are not part of freedom of speech and asks if the police have acted sufficiently forcefully. Read the speech
Deportation of terrorist sympathizers and citizenship rules
- Thanks the government for their clear stance against Hamas's terror attacks. Argues that people who celebrate these atrocities do not belong in Sweden and that terror sympathizers can no longer be allowed to plague society. Read the speech
- Argues that the existing legislation for security matters is deficient. Wants foreigners who celebrate terrorist attacks or have loyalty to terrorist organizations to be deported through stricter citizenship requirements, increased repatriation, and a dishonor tool. Read the speech
- Urges the government to expeditiously carry out the work on the delinquency tool. Argues that the tool must be designed so that foreigners who prioritize terror sectors over Sweden are deported. Expresses concern about political forces that oppose standing up for Israel. Read the speech
Electricity grid expansion and production for energy security
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous policy for having prompted the decommissioning of nuclear power and hindered new investments. Argues that the Social Democrats are now seeking broad agreements to limit the government's room for reform and prevent change. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for now, after having left power, demanding investments that were lacking during their eight years in power. Urges them to acknowledge that their previous decisions were not perfect. Read the speech
Energy policy: KD wants nuclear power for economic growth
- Criticizes the previous energy policy for being ideologically driven and lacking grounding in reality. Argues that political decisions regarding, among other things, the electricity tax made nuclear power's competitiveness impossible and that the Socialdemokraterna bear responsibility for this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should follow the Riksrevisionen's recommendations to compensate power production that provides system benefit. Wants to remove legal obstacles for new nuclear power and criticizes previous governments for having limited new investments. Read the speech
- They support the proposals mentioned and argue that the Social Democrats will not take responsibility for the decommissioning of nuclear power. Ask whether the Social Democrats understood the consequences of their decisions or acted cynically. Ask whether the minister considers the Social Democrats' reorganization to be credible. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Argues that the government is taking the first steps in four decades to enable new nuclear power by tearing up legislative restrictions. Asks how the government ensures that the Radiation Safety Authority has the resources required for the upcoming nuclear power boom. Read the speech
Objectivity in Swedish schools: SD claims teacher activism
- Criticizes that teachers systematically act as political activists and indoctrinate students with inaccuracies. Asks the minister to what extent he admits that this issue is found in Swedish schools today. Read the speech
- Criticizes that teachers lack objectivity and that students do not dare to report this due to fear of lowered grades. Asks how students can be encouraged to sound the alarm and to what extent this affects teachers and principals. Read the speech
- Argues that teachers must be able to teach about sensitive topics regardless of the students' opinions. Criticizes teachers who lack objectivity and asks how the culture of silence is to be uncovered when students fear reprisals if they report. Read the speech
Lottery sales: M and SD call for oversight and regulation
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for creating advantages for their own lottery sales by selling on credit to vulnerable groups without tax. Argues that the investigation was needed to stop special interests from bypassing rules for party donations. Asks when the investigation directives can be expected. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having created exceptions for their own activities in order to maximize profit and argues that their criticism of the investigation is an attempt to avoid responsibility. Asks how the ministers view the Social Democrats' claims about threats to democracy. Read the speech
- Argues that it is ethically problematic that the vulnerable in society are exploited through sales methods for lotteries. Wants to stop this exploitation and demand increased transparency in party funding. Read the speech
Industrial policy and entrepreneurship conditions in Sweden
- Argues that the business sector's conditions are strengthened by creating conditions for entrepreneurship rather than by casting suspicion on entrepreneurs. Demands better conditions for domestic corporate research, wants to stop public handouts to grant-seeking entrepreneurs and proposes reduced red tape for the tourism industry. Read the speech
- Argues that private capital and competition create growth. Wants to stop public handouts to companies that cannot stand on their own and criticizes state investments in so-called "green bubbles". Read the speech
- Criticizes the public support for companies and argues that it lacks effective audits. Argues that the state should stop wasting tax money on private companies and instead use the resources for tax relief or other investments. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats consider it problematic that women run companies within the industries where they primarily work. Also asks what measures the government desires to steer women towards the industries that the Social Democrats advocate for. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats assume they know better than women which industries they should run businesses in. Asks for concrete proposals on how women, according to the Social Democrats, should be allowed to run businesses. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the member points out and smears an individual company for its business decisions. Argues that the company was forced to shut down the operations due to lack of economic conditions and high politics, not lack of appreciation for employees. Read the speech
- Argues that it is up to individual companies to make decisions regarding their operations. Proposes to lower income taxes, employer contributions, and electricity prices to make it cheaper to hire and produce. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to strengthen company competitiveness
- Proposes approval of the reservation on a systematic regulatory simplification effort. Criticizes the lack of political initiative under previous governments and argues that over-implementation of EU directives as well as deficient impact assessments have created large costs for the business sector. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is difficult to give an exact date for the electricity support because the issue requires commission approval. Criticizes the opponent's appearance as "theater" in the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government is continuing to work with proposals from previous investigations. Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not act on previous investigations and questions their criticism since they did not abolish any rules during their eight years in power. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigations and strategies mentioned do not constitute an active policy of simplifying regulations. Claims that the government has already delivered concrete proposals, such as the abolition of the permit for dan, in contrast to the Social Democrats. Read the speech
Farm sales of alcohol: KD, SD and C debate rural growth
- Sees farm sales as a matter of freedom and business that benefits small and medium-sized enterprises as well as regional growth. Urges the Minister for Social Affairs to confirm that the government, as a united team, will work for farm sales during this mandate period. Read the speech
- Criticizes the investigation's limitations that hinder the tourism industry. Wants the limitations regarding production volumes and time limits to be loosened, for example by allowing more than three liters of beer. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigation's limitations regarding production volumes and time constraints are growth-inhibiting for the producers and the tourism industry. Asks what the Minister for Social Affairs' position is on these parts of the investigation. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to reduce administrative burden
- Argues that an active policy of regulatory simplification has been lacking for over a decade and criticizes that over-implementation of EU directives occurs despite political consensus. Asks if the minister can provide an example of a simplification that will soon reach the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Argues that a plan for the implementation of regulatory simplifications should be adopted during this parliamentary session to take effect before the next election. Asks whether the government intends to return collectively regarding both concrete regulatory simplifications and the systematic process. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government can create real change for entrepreneurs during the coming years. Proposes that authorities responsible for a large regulatory burden should be tasked to act in a simplification-oriented manner through regulatory letters. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Asks how the government is working to counter the fact that Sweden is forced to pay for state aid to other countries' companies and how it is countering a full-scale trade war between the EU and the USA. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
Business competitiveness, energy supply and regulations debate
- Criticizes political missteps, including the dismantling of nuclear power and high crime, which have damaged the business sector's competitiveness. Argues that the new government is now working on regulatory simplification, reduced administrative burden, and guaranteed supply of cement and steel. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Isak From refers to closed meetings regarding matters that have not yet been adjusted. Argues that the Sweden Democrats have pushed to expand Visit Sweden's mandate and want to make this permanent in order to promote the domestic tourism industry. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Green Party and the Social Democrats have dismantled nuclear power and created an energy situation where companies and private individuals have difficulty making the finances work. Wants to guarantee the conditions for businesses and private individuals to manage the current situation. Read the speech
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- Argues that small business owners are affected by insecurity due to crime and fraud. Wants an adjusted access ban, a police force with resources to assist the business community as well as search zones to counter insecurity. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party safeguards the security of small business owners. Argues that the government needs more time to implement the proposals and criticizes the opponent for claiming that the government has failed so early in the mandate period. Read the speech
- Asks if Isak From can give examples of rules that the previous government actually removed or simplified for companies. Argues that the previous government carried out extensive regulatory simplification work with good proposals that the current government should implement. Read the speech
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Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Argues that the closure of Swedish cement production would threaten jobs and infrastructure. Asks how Minister Busch intends to act in the matter regardless of the verdict. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.