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Tomas Kronståhl (S)
What Tomas Kronståhl 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.
Hunting season management and moose population impact
- Criticizes the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's proposal because it lacks dialogue with hunting organizations and does not take into account ethical rules or the reproduction of the populations. Asks when the government will make a decision and whether they will take the hunting organizations' interests into account. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's proposal for extended hunting season for adult moose and protection hunting on moose calves as it risks weakening an already pressured moose population. Asks if the minister is prepared to stop these proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that a common start to the roe deer hunt on May 1 is problematic for the reproduction of roe deer and the quality of the stock. Suggests that instead, more kids and does should be shot to reduce the roe deer density and wants this to be included in the government's work. Read the speech
Hunting and wildlife management: predator policy and wolf limits
- Proposes approval of the reservation on moose management areas. Wants to strengthen local knowledge and science in wildlife management, advocates for a more preventive protection hunting regulation as well as a scientifically based license hunting on all wildlife. Argues that the moose should be prioritized and that the hunting right shall follow the landowner, which in these cases is the state. Read the speech
- Argues that a reduced wolf population is necessary and that licensed hunting of wolves is obvious. Advocates for a more humane and legally secure protection hunt to protect domestic animals and food security. Read the speech
- Argues that the licensing of wolverines is necessary to balance the wildlife populations. Explains that the management is based on fact-finding and agreement between organizations to protect other prey animals such as roe deer. Read the speech
- Argues that the moose is at risk of being red-listed due to heavy hunting pressure across the entire country. Asks if the Moderaterna can influence the government to change the decision-making basis in order to preserve and increase the moose population instead of shooting calves and cows. Read the speech
- Argues that one should look at the whole when it comes to damages and also include the value of the moose where it exists. Asks if hunters can receive compensation for their expenses during work with swine fever. Read the speech
- Argues that the moose has major problems and advocates for a co-management of ungulate wildlife as a whole. Wants the local and regional management to be upgraded with new knowledge and to include all ungulate species. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable for the state to back away from its responsibility for emergency care of domestic and companion animals. Argues that the veterinary costs are too high and that there is a need for on-call veterinarians in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the licensing of lynx hunting is ethically justifiable because the inventory likely underestimates the population. Claims that the hunting corps was needed to keep the lynx population at a reasonable level and to prevent deer from being eaten. Read the speech
- Argues that hunting is necessary to preserve other animal species. Advocates that the right to hunt belongs to the landowner and that a license is required to hunt predators. Criticizes that persons without hunting experience participate in the discussion. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: eel fishing, trawling and hydropower
- Argues that the eel is in crisis due to fishing and a lack of migration routes. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats' policy will actually lead to migration routes past the hydroelectric plants becoming a reality. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a large political majority for implementing measures for hydropower. Criticizes that the government has delayed and stopped the modernization of hydropower that was initiated during the previous mandate period. Read the speech
- Want to pause large-scale trawling in the Baltic Sea to save endangered fish stocks. Proposes to shift focus to small-scale fishing for human consumption, introduce camera surveillance, better management of seals and cormorants, and reform the quota system. Read the speech
- Argues that predators such as seals and cormorants seek out coastal areas and catch easy fish when stocks have decreased significantly. Therefore wants to increase the hunting of both seals and cormorants to protect small-scale coastal fishers. Read the speech
- Guarantees to continue fighting for a significantly larger hunt of both cormorants and seals. Read the speech
- Argues that the errors in the fisheries policy have been committed over several parliamentary terms and are not due to malice. Wants to save the Baltic Sea's fish and the coastal fishery by acting now to secure future fish stocks. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government actually took action with assignments to authorities. Promises to stop predatory fishing for animal feed to save the stocks and improve the economy by landing and managing the fish in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that large-scale industrial trawlers fishing for animal feed should be paused in the Baltic Sea because the sea is too small for these boats. Wants to create a sustainable fishery that provides better income and enables livelihoods for those who fish. Read the speech
- Argues that a good working environment can be achieved if profitability increases by fishing fish with a higher market value. Suggests that politics and the industry work together to market fish as an accepted commodity and build up a market for human consumption. Read the speech
- Argues that the current fisheries management is ecologically and economically unsustainable. Proposes national measures to change the situation and argues that more jobs can be created if more fish are used for human consumption. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should utilize the Baltic Sea's resources by increasing interest in Swedish fish and utilizing existing processing. Wants the government to appoint an inquiry into a new quota system now in order to be ahead of 2029. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Questions about the government's will to ensure functional and sustainable connections between Ostlänken and Stångådalsbanan as well as Tjustbanan. Also asks whether the government is prepared to pause the introduction of power fees to facilitate for households. Read the speech
Herring and sprat stocks in the Baltic Sea and fishing quotas
- Argues that the herring and salmon stocks are acutely threatened due to large-scale fishing for animal feed. Suggests that the large-scale fishing be paused or prohibited to save the stocks and asks if the minister wants to change the quota system. Read the speech
- Argues that it is necessary to take warning signs seriously and act nationally to save the Baltic Sea's fish stocks. Wants to shift the fishing policy from animal feed to human consumption through a reform of the quota distribution that favors small and medium-sized coastal fishers. Asks if the minister can appoint an inquiry to transition to a long-term sustainable fishery for human consumption. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must take advantage of food from the sea and the land due to the need for supply. Proposes an investigation to create a contingency margin of 10–15 percent in the quota system. Also wants to see support for the reconstruction of landing sites where fishermen are co-owners. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks why the government does not initiate the work to modernize hydropower to create fish passages. Argues that hydropower prevents fish such as salmon, eel, and trout from migrating. Read the speech
Swedish forest policy: ownership rights and sustainability
- Argues that the party stands for a diverse forestry where a thousand wild flowers are allowed to bloom. Emphasizes the importance of freedom under responsibility for high-quality timber production and carbon storage, as well as that nature-oriented forestry can be economically successful. Read the speech
- Argues that it is more effective to use smoother formulations in laws and regulations than constitutional amendments to quickly achieve the goal of compensation to forest owners. Confirms that it is an interesting question how public interests should be weighed against property rights. Read the speech
- Responds that a government would not take over forest without discussion with the owner. Argues that forest policy should promote diversity and biodiversity by letting the forest grow longer in order to maximize carbon storage. Read the speech
- Means that the party is open to cooperation with almost all parties except the Sverigedemokraterna. Wants to create a more sustainable society by refining forest to produce more biofuels and bioproduction, which creates more jobs. Read the speech
Forest policy: SD, MP and M debate economy, climate and biodiversity
- Asks what is meant by "external regulation" and "unnecessary bureaucracy" and whether the speaker is satisfied with the work Tidögänget has accomplished during the last four years. Read the speech
- Argues that coordination and rapid solutions are required to get the forest policy in order. Asks whether the government really wants to provide compensation to landowners after the amount has been significantly reduced. Proposes time-limited compensations instead of one-time compensations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna almost completely removed the grant for compensation to landowners who cannot cultivate their forest. Argues that this reduces the willingness to invest and lowers the land value due to great uncertainty. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to obtain a coherent forest policy to avoid uncertainty and promote investments in rural areas. Wants the Artskyddsutredningen to be expedited and that funds are available to compensate forest owners. Read the speech
- Wants a coherent and predictable forest policy that promotes diverse forestry, increases the level of processing, and creates more jobs. Argues that the forest is important for the economy, climate, and biodiversity and proposes time-limited compensations to forest owners with high nature values. Criticizes the government's lack of coordination and transparency in forest policy. Read the speech
- Argues that forest owners should have freedom under responsibility to choose cultivation methods based on the land's conditions. Wants to increase forest owners' knowledge to promote mixed forests that benefit both growth and wildlife. Read the speech
- Argues that the best result is achieved when the individual forest owner is allowed to decide for themselves. Emphasizes that freedom with responsibility leads to powerful trees, which provide products for building materials and longer carbon storage. Read the speech
SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact
- Asks how the Minister intends to achieve the goal of significantly reducing the Swedish wolf population, since the allocation of wolf hunting licenses has decreased in recent years. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Criticizes that the government uses the reform space to lower taxes for the richest while authorities are hit by savings. Asks if it is reasonable to shock-increase trap fees on moose to finance more civil servants. Read the speech
Kalmar County infrastructure: KD maintenance vs S funding
- Wants the state to renovate and modernize Stångådalsbanan and Tjustbanan to improve freight traffic and passenger traffic. Asks if the government ensures a station location for these railways at the new central station in Linköping to avoid the railways being closed. Read the speech
- Requests answers to previously asked questions to enable planning. Argues that a substantial upgrade of the Tjust- and Stångådalsbanan would provide great regional benefit and be cheaper than building new railways. Read the speech
- Argues that several municipalities in Kalmar län could become growth municipalities if the infrastructure were improved. Points out that Kalmar län receives significantly less per inhabitant than the national average for infrastructure investments. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
- Asks whether the minister will do anything about the situation that has arisen where coastal fishers in area 30 risk a zero quota on salmon. Argues that the fishers primarily catch farmed salmon in order to protect the wild Ljungan salmon. Read the speech
Hunting and wildlife management: wolf culling and seal trade
- Criticizes that large forestry companies do not follow culling decisions for moose, which has led to extensive deviations. Asks if measures and consequences will be taken for these hunting offenses. Read the speech
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- Wants a unified management of ungulate wildlife and approval of the reservation on moose management. Criticizes forestry companies for ignoring decisions on moose culling and wants to investigate these deviations. Argues that the government should maintain funding to combat invasive species such as the stone dormouse. Read the speech
- Argues that the stone marten causes great damage and does not benefit biodiversity. Wants to influence Naturvårdsverket to ensure that hunters can be used to monitor and control the species. Read the speech
- Argues that it should be possible to obtain a majority in the government to combat the stone marten in every possible way. Wants the species to be combated so that it does not damage the biology or our species. Read the speech
- Argues that savings on Naturvårdsverket's grants for preserving valuable nature and combating invasive species can lead to billion-dollar costs for the country. Asks how the member stands regarding the government coalition saving over 931 million in this area. Read the speech
- Argues that the fight against invasive species is very important. Points out that the Sweden Democrats' economic spokesperson previously suggested halving the environmental budget, which could have consequences for Swedish hunting and the environment. Read the speech
Moose management and forest damage: KD and S debate plans
- Notes that the moose population is decreasing sharply and risks becoming red-listed. Criticizes that the management has focused too unilaterally on forest damage and argues that forestry companies do not follow culling decisions. Read the speech
- Argues that today's moose management has failed due to large discrepancies in culling and significantly decreasing moose populations. Proposes a modernized management of antlered game that takes into account the availability of feed and asks if the minister will accelerate this. Read the speech
- Argues that the one-sided connection between grazing damage and the moose population is no longer credible. Wants to introduce measures to reduce damage by preserving different types of forage and demands that forestry companies are not allowed to unilaterally decide over wildlife species. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: sustainability, industrial fishing and rights
- Argues that the fishing pressure in the Baltic Sea must be significantly reduced due to the crisis for herring and sprat. Asks whether the government and the Tidö parties will prioritize the negotiations with Finland to ensure a well-distributed closed area. Read the speech
- Argues that the survival of herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea is at stake and that small-scale coastal fishing risks disappearing. Suggests that co-management and spawning zones, similar to those in the Gulf of Riga, should be prioritized politically in the negotiations with Finland. Read the speech
- Asks how the government and the majority parties intend to handle the fact that the threatened salmon stock in Ljungan risks being fished out by Finnish commercial fishers. Argues that the salmon stock is shrinking significantly and that a ban on salmon fishing in the Bothnian Bay is needed. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is failing to protect the salmon stock. Criticizes that Swedish fishers are not allowed to practice their profession while simultaneously failing to protect that which is supposed to be protected. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee motion. Argues that the government must listen to the fishing industry to resolve conflicts surrounding offshore wind farms. Criticizes the government for allowing fishing quotas against scientific advice and calls for increased sanction fees to prevent the collapse of herring and sprat stocks. Read the speech
- Confirms that bottom trawling is destructive and is not a good fishing method. Argues that one should primarily find better fishing methods and that improvements of the seas must occur in the entire area one has jurisdiction over. Read the speech
- Argues that technical development can solve the problems with the damage caused by bottom trawling on the seabed. Wants to temporarily allow bottom trawling to some extent until technical solutions are available. Read the speech
- Argues that [he/she] worked actively with the fisheries policy during the government's tenure by investigating the moved trawl limit and reducing fishing quotas. Emphasizes that it is a political responsibility to act on the critical developments in the Baltic Sea. Read the speech
- Argues that the government carried out the relocation of the trawling limit. Responds that the party would introduce a total ban on fishing for herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea if they were in government. Read the speech
- Argues that the scientific advice for 2024 advocates for a total ban on fishing for herring and sprat. Asks why the member opposes a fishing ban and advocates for continued eel stocking despite the fact that the eel is critically endangered. Read the speech
- Criticizes that tradition is prioritized over the content when the stock has decreased by over 95 percent. Argues that the eel will soon be extinct if a way to ensure its survival is not found. Read the speech
Wolf population management: KD wants EU status change
- Argues that the wolf population is increasing significantly and that the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's proposal on raised minimum levels in southern Sweden threatens the survival of agriculture. Proposes that the Riksdag's decision to reduce the wolf population should be implemented and that protection hunting be made more permissive. Read the speech
- Argues that the license hunt is significantly reduced and that the wolf population in southern Sweden will more than tenfold. Criticizes that the minister's actions contradict his words and demands stricter measures. Read the speech
Small-scale coastal fishing: S's 76% sprat quota increase
- Expresses concern about the acute situation of herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea. Criticizes the government for not introducing a total ban on large-scale trawling despite the EU Commission's recommendations. Asks if the minister sees the risks with continued industrial trawling. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government simultaneously claims to protect small-scale fishing and is satisfied with agreements that enable industrial trawling. Argues that the decline in herring and sprat follows the development of industrial trawling and proposes stricter controls as well as camera surveillance. Read the speech
Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
- Asks whether the government intends to change the law to stop wolf hybrids. Argues that these hybrids pose a security risk and are unsuitable as pets because they can approach people and that the current regulatory framework is deficient. Read the speech
Moose management mandate and forest damage balance debate
- Argues that the current focus on forest damage risks leading to the moose being red-listed. Wants the survival of the moose population to be prioritized and asks if the government plans to change the mandates of the moose management areas. Read the speech
- Argues that today's focus on damage levels is a simplified view of the problem because there is no direct correlation between the number of moose and damages. Wants to broaden the mandate of the moose management groups to cover all game species and include the availability of fodder in the inventory. Read the speech
- Wants the cooperation between the hunting association and the landowners to be made permanent. Argues that the hunting association is important for safeguarding wildlife and should be as important as other actors in the work. Read the speech
Heatwave and drought preparedness: KD, S, and C demand plans
- Wants the government to introduce an action plan and financial support for farmers based on previous experiences. Asks for the government's plan to manage the heatwave and the drought in the short and long term. Read the speech
- Argues that climate change leads to more and larger forest fires. Criticizes the reduction of appropriations for nature management and requests the government's preparations for spruce bark beetle attacks, forest fires, and reduced yields. Wants an action plan, a preparedness general, and increased resources for the county administrative boards. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to encourage municipalities to guarantee the purchase of meat in the event of emergency slaughter. Also wants to see financial measures and good cooperation between authorities, municipalities, and farmers for faster organization and better irrigation opportunities. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: aquaculture, quotas and bottom trawling
- Asks when the government plans to resume the environmental work regarding hydropower. Argues that hydropower kills many eels during their migration and that current measures are not sufficient for the species to recover. Read the speech
- Argues that work on the eel should be resumed quickly as current measures do not increase the numbers. Wants the relocation of the trawl limit to be implemented immediately to save the herring and sprat. Asks if the government can expand the seal hunt to create balance and enable trade with seal products. Read the speech
- Argues that the lack of fish for human consumption is the primary reason for the shortage of young fishers. Asks whether the Christian Democrats have changed their opinion or been overruled regarding the relocation of the trawl limit. Read the speech
- Welcomes increased hunting of seals and trade with these products. Argues that aquaculture can increase food production and create jobs in rural areas. Asks whether the aquaculture industries have not been invited to develop a new food strategy. Read the speech
- Requests approval for reservation 27. Argues that large-scale trawling threatens the herring stock and suggests that the focus be shifted to small-scale food fishing [5, 9-12]. Wants to resume environmental work at hydroelectric power plants for the salmon's migration routes, expand the hunt for seals and cormorants as well as invest in aquaculture to create jobs in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has a clear fisheries policy that protects small-scale coastal fishing. Explains that measures have been taken through investigations, fishing bans for cod and eel, as well as research regarding the trawl limit to save the herring. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has taken measures to obtain better research and facts. Claims that investigations and scientific research during their time have provided answers that enable the implementation of desired policies. Read the speech
- Denies that a ban on trawling has been issued and proposes moving the trawling limit temporarily to study the reproduction of herring. Argues that research and examples from Rigabukten should be used to preserve coastal fishing and the countryside. Read the speech
- Argues that cooperation with neighboring countries and the EU is necessary to achieve success regarding the catch possibilities for industrial trawlers. Wants to work for better production and reproduction of sprat and herring in the Baltic Sea through joint work within the EU. Read the speech
Wildlife management and wolf population reduction in Sweden
- Wish to move for approval of reservation 3 for strengthened local influence in wildlife management. Propose a joint management of ungulate wildlife with regional influence, simplified protection hunting as well as moving the wolf to Annex V in the EU directive. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a strong confidence in managing wildlife as locally as possible in order to preserve geographical uniqueness. Wants to find a solution through dialogue with landowners, forestry people, and hunters to create a functioning interaction. Read the speech
- Notes that the government during the previous mandate period gave Naturvårdsverket the assignment to facilitate protection hunting of wolf. Argues that the government also simplified protection hunting of wild boar through a package of measures. Wants to simplify protection hunting also for wolf and wants the wolf to become a manageable game animal. Read the speech
- Asks whether a wildlife management authority will be established and what its mandate would be. Points out that many of these tasks are currently performed by the Swedish Association of Hunters, which enjoys great trust. Read the speech
- Argues that the problems between the hunters and Naturvårdsverket are solved and that authorities can be managed with regulatory letters. Expresses concern that costs for a new authority could damage the trust between the hunting corps and the state. Read the speech
- Asks if the member shares the government's assessment that state support for predator fences was not a good measure. Argues that the project Naturnära jobb succeeded in creating important jobs within green industries and the control of invasive species. Read the speech
- Corrects member Persson by pointing out that work with predator fences has led to regular employment. Also asks whether it is right to protect the Sami from the wolf population when their income opportunities are threatened. Read the speech
Baltic herring: S wants lower quotas and spawning bans
- Argues that the herring stock is being depleted and poses an acute threat to biodiversity and small-scale commercial fishing. Asks if the government can accelerate the execution of previous assignments to save the stock. Read the speech
- Argues that the herring stocks in the Baltic Sea are in acute poor condition and advocates for stricter management inspired by the Riga Gulf [3-6]. Wants the government to significantly reduce the quotas in the Baltic Sea to save the herring. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should cooperate with the EU and neighboring countries. Proposes stricter quota policy by choosing minimum quotas as well as a ban on fishing during the spawning period. Read the speech
Wolf management: KD and S want Annex 5 to reduce population
- Argues that a move of the wolf to Annex 5 would facilitate long-term management and protection hunting. Wants a sustainable wolf policy that takes into account socio-economic conditions and enables the keeping of domestic animals. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden risks losing control over the wolf population if the population continues to increase without significantly increased license hunting. Warns of increased conflicts and impact on domestic animals as well as hunting dogs and asks how the government plans to counteract this. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to resolve the wolf issue for the countryside and emphasizes the need for a solution that creates acceptance in both city and country. Wants to be helpful in resolving the issue. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.