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Ulrika Heie (C)
What Ulrika Heie 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.
Infrastructure maintenance, aviation and Trafikverket tender
- Questions about the Sweden Democrats' view on outsourcing Trafikverket through a state-owned company. Argues that the proposal was not included in the plan despite having been strongly advocated for previously. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna have pushed for a state-owned company to be able to create competition. Also asks how the party views night train traffic, Gotlandstrafiken and whether they are prepared to allocate further resources for outsourced traffic. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of political vision and the government's decision to remove new main lines. Argues that Sweden needs a major investment in infrastructure, better compensation for road damage in Västernorrland as well as more money for research instead of halving the grant. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having stopped new trunk lines without showing how increased capacity will be achieved. Argues that there is a lack of a plan for future capacity needs in the current plan. Read the speech
- Admits that some projects in Western Sweden are good. However, criticizes that opportunities for investments are not being taken advantage of and that small parts are being built instead of planning for necessary rail. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats themselves stood behind the plan that is being criticized. Criticizes today's system with four-year plans as a zero-sum game and requests broad agreements on maintenance, new technology and capacity. Read the speech
- Is prepared to invest more in infrastructure through both maintenance and new construction. Criticizes the proposal to lock future governments by questioning the lack of trust in future generations. Wants to invest in climate challenges and that the whole country lives. Read the speech
- Argues that it is necessary to build up Sweden by creating an infrastructure that holds the entire country together. Wants to find better ways to plan and build new main lines instead of investing in insane projects. Read the speech
- Argues that every part of the infrastructure is significant, but that a coherent system is required to achieve an effect. Criticizes the government's lack of planning and demands a system for long-term infrastructure planning. Read the speech
- Asks why it is considered justified to almost halve the research funds. Criticizes that the Moderaterna support the proposal and asks what they want to achieve by cutting the research grant by so much. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the reduction of the research grant is a strategic misprioritization that risks leading to misinvestments and a shortage of expertise. Asks how the government will answer the industry regarding these decisions and that the grant has been almost halved. Read the speech
- Argues that previous constraints in the planning explain why certain projects were not included earlier. Asks why the state does not consider it necessary to invest more in research when companies in the industry do. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction of 3.4 billion SEK destroys the research policy ecosystem for transport research. Criticizes that the volatility in funding leads to a major skills shortage and questions how one can be proud of the results. Read the speech
- Asks what the minister thinks about the reduction of the research grant and how competence is ensured. Also asks if the minister wants to appoint a port investigation and how he views the organization of Sjöfartsverket. Read the speech
- Asks how funds can be made available for more roads, for example through a disaster fund. Also asks how the minister intends to improve accessibility for islands regarding, among other things, school, leisure, and rescue services. Read the speech
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Criticizes that the government wants to open up for uranium mining by abolishing local influence. Asks about the time perspective, the investigation's start date, and which directives are to be used. Read the speech
Railway and transport investments: SD, M and MP debate plans
- Criticizes that the government appoints an inquiry instead of implementing a fairer reform of the transport service. Argues that existing data from Trafikanalys should be used to act on the issues. Read the speech
- Asks why existing proposals are not used to implement changes instead of appointing an additional investigation. Criticizes that the question is being hidden in a new investigation and asks if it was wrong to appoint it. Read the speech
- Argues that infrastructure is fundamental for the economy and climate and wants to see a cross-party infrastructure preparation. Proposes a national ticketing system, secured appropriations for night trains, reduced track fees as well as testing of hydrogen trains. Criticizes the government's handling of the night train issue and the erosion of the transport service. Read the speech
- Admits that the party did not contribute enough money to maintenance during its time in power. Argues that it is crucial that maintenance is not privatized and that new capital is allowed in the financing of new construction. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' incorrect description of the history. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not laid out a plan to solve all maintenance. Argues that increased traffic volume on existing rails complicates the maintenance and proposes a new way to plan for infrastructure. Read the speech
- Asks about the possibility of allocating additional resources if Trafikverket can use them. Wants to hear more about investments for freight trains, skills supply, and preparedness issues. Read the speech
- Argues that good rail transport and commuting opportunities enable the expansion of labor market regions. Asks if the member is satisfied with Trafikverket's handling of the night train procurement and the reduction of night train traffic in northern Sweden. Asks about preparedness. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the concern regarding the need for expanded railway and how he views the possibility of allocating more funds. Also asks if the member is dissatisfied that the transport service (färdtjänst) issue was taken up in an investigation. Read the speech
- Want to strengthen the rights for transport services and make the legislation more equitable across the entire country. Asks if the member is satisfied with Trafikverket's statement regarding that both new construction and maintenance shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner. Read the speech
Professional transport and taxi regulation and inspection
- Asks when exemptions for certain vehicle transports will be introduced and requests clarifications regarding requirements for tachographs for international transports. Criticizes that it takes too long to rectify these problems. Read the speech
- Points out that rules for international transports will soon begin to apply and that the service for vehicle transports has a budget impact. Asks if the government plans to simplify the support system to accelerate the electrification of heavy trucks. Read the speech
- Wish to support reservation number 2. Advocates for a "Sverigelyft" (Sweden lift) to address the maintenance debt in the road network so that the entire country maintains a minimum acceptable standard. Argues that northern Sweden needs to be prioritized to secure competitiveness. Read the speech
Aviation tax and emissions: SD, C, and MP debate future
- Proposes approval of reservation 2. Argues that aviation is a central part of Sweden's infrastructure and that the focus must be on reducing emissions rather than limiting transport. Criticizes the government's lack of long-term perspective and investments in regional airports. Wants Sweden to become a pioneer country in electric aviation through concrete action programs and investments in the budget. Read the speech
- Means that there is no proposal from the Center Party or the government to introduce an aviation tax. Wants to focus on long-term development of the transport sector for competitiveness and crisis preparedness through regulatory simplification and skills supply. Read the speech
- Argues that long-term conditions and an infrastructure preparation are required to create capability. Wants to invest billions in combating emissions through, for example, biofuels and create conditions for a transition without abruptness. Read the speech
Maritime issues: SD, S, V debate taxes, ports and fuels
- Argues that previous measures were easy to implement. Asks why the member does not consider that a port strategy was needed given the changed security situation and the need for better communications. Read the speech
- Asks what is intended to be implemented regarding regulations, costs and training. Also wants a clarification of what is planned regarding these areas. Read the speech
- Argues that shipping is a climate-smart and relieving part of the infrastructure and wants the government to review the entire system, highlights port strategies and includes transport buyers in the transition work. Proposes clearer differentiation of environmental fees for environmentally friendly fuels and desires a national strategy for islands. Read the speech
Road traffic, vehicle issues and small-scale hydropower
- Asks how the situation is with the legislation regarding small-scale hydropower and points out that the government is spending large amounts of tax money on new nuclear power instead of on energy types that can sustain themselves. Read the speech
- Expects the government to address the regulatory framework for small-scale hydropower. Asks why the Christian Democrats oppose car-sharing in cities and questions the party's stance on electric car premiums. Read the speech
- Argues that the automotive industry needs long-term solutions and clarity. Criticizes the government's erratic policy and asks if it can be trusted that the government will stick to long-term conditions. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the fact that emissions increased by 21 percent during 2024 and requests which policy instruments can be used to accelerate the transition and reach the climate goals. Read the speech
Road traffic: winter maintenance, car-sharing and infrastructure
- Criticizes the government for being loyal and not acting on issues regarding electrification, car-sharing, and a fossil-free vehicle fleet. Wants to promote car-sharing through legal definition and municipal responsibility and move for approval of reservations 2 and 19. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has not succeeded in reviewing the snow removal during the last three and a half years. Criticizes the proposal for new nuclear power as an irresponsible indebtment of future generations and questions whether small-scale hydropower has actually been preserved. Read the speech
- Asks what is de facto being done to save small-scale hydropower. Asks if the Moderaterna stand behind the adopted climate goals and how the goals for 2045 are to be reached if the goals for 2030 are not met. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Asks what measures the government plans to be able to run longer and heavier trains in Sweden when the Fehmarn Bält tunnel opens, as the current railway network lacks capacity for the expected increase. Read the speech
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Road safety: police, Transportstyrelsen, and civil society
- Asks why the zero vision is not broadened to include seriously injured and air pollution. Also asks about an external review of Transportstyrelsen's handling of driving licenses as well as how the member has acted to resolve obstacles for alcohol bombs. Read the speech
- Asks for a follow-up on alcohol bombs and proposes an external review of Transportstyrelsen to provide redress or compensation to those affected. Also argues that the zero vision should be broadened to include particle emissions. Read the speech
- Wants to approve both reservation 1 and 9. Argues that the zero vision lacks resources for road construction, that it should be broadened to include air pollution and that the incorrect use of pethtesters must be investigated. Criticizes that human lives are not calculated in monetary terms during vision tests for the elderly and questions why resources for civil society have been reduced. Read the speech
- Agrees on the need for more controls and uniformed police. Argues that preventive work is important and that it is regrettable that the work of voluntary organizations is being limited. Emphasizes that road safety requires long-term efforts rather than quick fixes. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the government has done a fantastic amount in four years as it does not correspond with the truth. Argues that the government chooses not to provide support to voluntary organizations that work with road safety material. Read the speech
- Argues that the zero vision should be broadened to also include air pollution. Asks why the support for traffic safety organizations is decreasing and if there is a willingness to carry out an external audit of Transportstyrelsen. Read the speech
- Asks whether an evaluation of the PET tests will be conducted and whether the affected persons will receive redress. Criticizes that the support to road safety organizations is being significantly reduced and proposes a trust-based basic funding to create security. Read the speech
- Argues that the cut of millions of kronor is significant and pulls the rug out from under civil society. Asks if the member is prepared to demand an external review of Transportstyrelsen's handling of the peth tests. Read the speech
- Wants an external review of the authority to get a clear picture of people's experiences. Argues that the zero vision's goals are not being met due to lack of funds for measures and asks about the effectiveness of the regions taking greater responsibility. Read the speech
Infrastructure investments, maintenance debt and climate goals
- Criticizes the government's lack of climate policy and inability to combine maintenance with new construction of the railway. Proposes a task force for the railway, leasing of electric cars, domestic fuel production, and better resources for night trains and Gotlandstrafik. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation is crucial for accessibility and price. Advocates for a transition to environmentally better aviation through increased competition. Argues that aviation cannot be replaced for rapid communications throughout the country. Read the speech
- Answers the question by pointing out that the party has invested more in regional airports than the government. Criticizes the government for removing conditions for new infrastructure and for not taking the infrastructure debt more seriously. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sweden Democrats view climate challenges and climate transition when climate goals are not met. Argues that emissions from transport contribute to climate change and that we need to reduce these. Wants that climate securing of railways receives significantly greater resources. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna do not more clearly drive a vision for the entire railway's development. Argues that the industry needs both good communications and rapid expansion of wind power. Wants to build railways for 250 km/h. Read the speech
Uranium mining ban removal in Sweden: SD, S, and M debate
- Asks why it is necessary to remove the entire ban on uranium mining and weaken the municipal veto. Argues that the legislation can be simplified to enable secondary extraction without damaging trust in the home regions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna want to remove the municipal veto and questions how the party can create trust when previous statements regarding future uranium mining in various regions are now contradicted by the proposal. Read the speech
- Asks what the future vision should look like for the cooperation between business, municipalities, and people if the municipalities' veto is removed. Also asks how the proposed self-sufficiency and environmental legislation should be affected. Read the speech
- Asks how the proposal to remove the municipal veto aligns with the Christian Democrats' view that decisions should be made close to the individual. Also asks whether the Christian Democrats do not want to change the environmental legislation. Read the speech
- Opposes the government's proposal as it is risky, threatens municipal self-government and risks poisoning the groundwater. Proposes that the ban on primary uranium mining remains but that uranium as a byproduct should be allowed to be used. Read the speech
- Proposes that uranium as a byproduct of other mining should be allowed to be used. Argues that uranium mining requires large land claims and that decisions on this must be made locally. Wants to maintain the ban on uranium mines. Read the speech
- Argues that the party builds its policy on security and faith in the future rather than fear. Emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing decisions based on facts and preserving local influence. Read the speech
Maritime shipping competitiveness, infrastructure and climate
- Criticizes the government's new attitude as it implies that agreements with municipalities and regions are being removed. Emphasizes the importance of the Väner Agreement and asks how the government will work to promote lake shipping. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state is dragging its feet and that municipalities and regions are disappointed by the withdrawn main lines. Asks how it is ensured that the Väner Agreement is followed and that the cost development for inland shipping does not become too burdensome. Read the speech
Maritime issues: shipping trade, defense and economy roles
- Argues that the government deserves credit for certain advancements. Asks if the government is prepared to create incentives to use the waterways to a greater extent and when concrete proposals will be presented. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister intends to handle questions regarding replacing trucks with maritime transport. Also asks whether the government has taken initiatives in the EU to facilitate maritime transport by reducing administrative burdens. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not delivering fast enough on the list of needs for Swedish shipping's competitiveness. Demands a review of competitiveness and more efficient environmental governance and asks when the government will present policies to make inland shipping a clear part of the transport work. Read the speech
Aviation tax and Bromma: M, SD, and S debate infrastructure
- Argues that aviation is important for holding the country together and complements other modes of transport. Asks if the resource allocation is sufficient given the large deficit and if the government will take further initiatives. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government is prepared to take responsibility for a concrete plan for a minimum level of transport during crisis or war. Argues that regional airports must be viable and highlights rules and fees that make it difficult for them. Read the speech
- Hopes that the government stands up for the legislation on sustainable aviation fuels without major exceptions. Criticizes that the support for regional airports is insufficient and requests concrete proposals on preparedness. Wants to see more action for climate transition and innovation. Read the speech
- Argues that it does not belong in the debate to speculate about future agreements. Emphasizes that aviation is important for Sweden's development and wants to protect the infrastructure through investments in regional airports. Read the speech
- Sees as positive to lower flight prices, but prioritizes a green transition and innovations from a climate perspective. Asks for a basis for future decisions regarding Bromma airport and mentions the possibility of reaching more airports with more railway. Read the speech
Road traffic infrastructure, vehicle regulations and green transition
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- Asks whether the member is willing to introduce a strategy for shared mobility. Also asks whether privately owned charging stations can be made available to others as well as whether joint property associations can be included in procured snow removal. Read the speech
- Propose approval of reservation 24 to improve snow removal across the country. Want the regulatory framework to be strengthened for car-sharing and shared mobility, opened for conversion of vehicles to fossil-free alternatives, as well as become more flexible for autonomous vehicles. Read the speech
Professional transport and taxi regulation and safety rules
- Asks if there is a clear timeline for quickly receiving notification regarding heavy transports. Points out that long processing times for these transports cost the companies 400 million kronor annually. Read the speech
- Asks why the policy does not have higher ambitions for increased tempo. Argues that long processing times for heavy transports cost companies 400 million kronor and wants the government to push for a clear timetable. Read the speech
- Argues that the transport sector is crucial for Sweden. Criticizes the government's slow processing times for heavy transports and wants to see a coordinated effort between Trafikverket and municipalities to enable longer and heavier transports. Also wants the issue of border obstacles to be taken seriously. Read the speech
- Asks if the member is aware that long processing times cost companies 400 million kronor and requests how the department is working to resolve administrative costs during the transition to the BK4 road network. Read the speech
- Argues that the green transition and issues of preparedness make it urgent that investigations are carried out promptly. Asks what the member's position is on investigating border obstacles and costs for driving licenses together with authorities and neighboring countries. Read the speech
- Asks how the issues of border obstacles should be raised in a Nordic context to help small hauliers. Argues that the investment for new tachographs is significant, especially for older trucks. Read the speech
- Encourages the member to raise the issue of cross-border trade. Argues that small business owners in border areas need a coherent Nordic small business policy and a reduced regulatory burden. Read the speech
Cycling policy: S wants to double traffic by 2035
- Argues that cycling is important for public health and the environment and criticizes the government parties' lack of action and goals for cycling policy. Wants to develop infrastructure, including cycle highways, as well as promote cycling through co-planning and civil society engagement. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of enthusiasm for the possibilities of cycling. Argues that cycling should be linked to mobility goals to promote both urban and rural development and asks about development opportunities for the bicycle. Read the speech
- Argues that bicycles and cars can work better together through a better balance in the transport system. Asks how the Kristdemokraterna want to provide national conditions for a coherent bicycle network and how they view behavioral changes and traffic safety for young people. Read the speech
Svevia and Infranord: Audit Office report on state control
- Welcomes the Swedish National Audit Office's report and argues that corporatization was an important reform to create competition. Criticizes the government's insufficient governance and follow-up of productivity goals and proposes a new approach where parts of the companies are sold to promote competition. Wants a broad investigation into the ownership form and a potential sale of Svevia and Infranord. Read the speech
Railway maintenance and investment: M, C, and V proposals
- Praises the government for their work in the railway area. Asks when longer and heavier transports can become a reality as well as whether the government is prepared to pause the increase of track charges to wait for a more flexible system. Read the speech
- Asks when the government's directives to Trafikverket will arrive to see what the priorities look like. Expresses concern that the increase for railway maintenance is not sufficient and argues that the government should work towards a smoother transition to the new regulatory framework. Read the speech
- Wants legislation on transport services to enter into force from 2026 and criticizes the government's insufficient resources for maintenance. Argues that the maintenance debt must be remedied through doubled reinvestments and demands earmarked resources for infrastructure to secure competitiveness and welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that previous governments have always increased the appropriations for infrastructure. Argues that efficiency can be achieved through competitively tendered maintenance and clarifies that alternative financing is part of a different debate. Read the speech
- Criticizes that new main lines have been removed and calls them luxury projects. Argues that Sweden needs new railways to achieve robustness and resilience, especially ahead of the opening of the Fehmarn Bält tunnel. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is possible for the government to introduce a public service mandate for SJ to manage the shortage of carriages. Also asks about the night trains, the procured traffic and whether the legislation for the travel service (färdtjänst) can enter into force in 2026. Read the speech
- Asks how the government parties are pushing to ensure robust rail traffic without fossil fuels on the Inlandsbanan. Also requests reasoning regarding the use of HVO and hydrogen to strengthen the robustness of the rail system. Read the speech
- Asks when the proposals for clearer criteria for transport services based on the whole journey perspective will be implemented. Also asks when proposals for the new construction of the railway will be presented after the need for more tracks up to Skövde has been identified. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has not submitted a constitutional proposal to begin the work on Göteborg–Alingsås. Criticizes that municipal self-determination is prioritized over the rights of the visually impaired and asks why the work is being delayed. Read the speech
- Questions regarding clarification on the government's goal of four out of ten journeys in public transport. Also requests which tools shall be given to municipalities and regions as well as whether the regulatory framework for special transport (färdtjänst) shall be changed by 2026. Read the speech
- Interprets the answer positively regarding the implementation of the transport service. Asks what the government is doing to concretely facilitate lower prices for Gotlandstrafiken, as the criticism from Gotland has been massive for several years. Read the speech
Energy policy, foreign aid, national security and infrastructure
- Argues that punctuality on roads, railways, and aviation is heading in the wrong direction. Asks how the minister views the possibility of creating long-term and broad agreements so that all of Sweden can function. Read the speech
- Asks how the minister intends to increase the railway's capacity and develop the system to create robustness against climate and security threats. Also asks how the minister intends to develop the entire Swedish railway based on the bill. Read the speech
Infrastructure funding: KD favors roads, S and V want rail
- Asks if there is an opportunity for research initiatives in the form of "living labs" to drive behavioral changes and mobility. Further asks if investments in railway sections such as Oslo-Stockholm and the String cooperation can be included in the next plan. Read the speech
- Asks how research, development and innovation can be linked to behavioral changes to achieve the climate goals. Also asks whether co-financing from road traffic can be a solution to enable more railway investments. Read the speech
- Asks how the Gothenburg-Alingsås route can get started in the near future. Also asks if the member understands the industries' reactions to the unpredictability of the climate grants and if these grants can be guaranteed. Read the speech
- Wishes success in the initiative for Göteborg-Alingsås as the business community sees a great need for that stretch. Argues that it is worrying if the planning work is delayed by more than a year. Asks if evaluations were made when the support for electric cars was removed. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister views the total defense's needs in the proposition. Also asks about possibilities for additional funding, the investigator's mandate and future questions regarding cross-border traffic. Read the speech
- Asks about the minister's vision for increasing capacity on the railway. Asks whether this applies to routes connected to major cities or also to other parts and bottlenecks. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance and financing for roads and railways
- Argues that Sweden needs a robust infrastructure to secure competitiveness and demands an action plan to reset the maintenance debt on the railway. Criticizes the government's low ambitions for the railway and requests additional tracks for freight transport in western Sweden. Wants the government to take the lead in coordinating infrastructure planning with ports and total defense. Read the speech
- Wants the government to show higher ambitions by using new technology and new procurement methods to maximize existing funds. Argues that Trafikverket should be tasked with carrying out the maintenance faster and more efficiently. Read the speech
- Regrets that one was not invited to the department during the previous parliamentary term. Argues that things can be improved moving forward and advocates for infrastructure preparation to strengthen Sweden's competitiveness. Wants to synchronize planning processes from a Nordic perspective. Read the speech
Infrastructure and transport: SD, S, and M debate 2025 budget
- Questions about the government's efforts to reach the broadband goal by 2025. Also asks whether committee initiatives regarding cooperation between agencies are truly completed as well as when the member believes the climate goals will be reached. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's lack of maintenance of roads and railways as well as their management of outsourced transport. Proposes an additional 1,000 million kronor for infrastructure, including investments in road maintenance, railway, outsourced transport, and regional airports. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet is close to the broad center on transport issues. Wants to strengthen maintenance, aviation, and contracted transport in the budget bill and emphasizes the importance of pushing through their policy regardless of future collaborations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous speaker is putting words in their mouth. Argues that the responsibility for the condition of the infrastructure lies with all governments and advocates for more long-term planning based on broad majorities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's rhetoric about not needing to listen to others. Argues that one should create broad and lasting agreements to strengthen Sweden's competitiveness. Wants the entire transport system to function. Read the speech
- Argues that all parties want the entire country to function. Suggests that infrastructure should have similar planning conditions as the defense preparedness to create long-term conditions and increase Sweden's competitiveness. Read the speech
Taxi price information and age limit for driver licenses
- Argues that the government is too defensive in its view of young people and proposes that the age limit for taxi driver license should be lowered further to 18 years with individual assessments. Moves for approval of the bill. Read the speech
- Asks what makes the Social Democrats believe that a 20-year-old is not as mature as a 21-year-old. Argues that the industry wants to create opportunities for young people to enter the profession early. Read the speech
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- Asks if there are opportunities for young people to have their driving experience validated earlier than at the age of 20. Argues that it should be discussed whether the age limit can be lowered to 19 years with individual assessments. Read the speech
- Argues that young people should be given the opportunity to earn a living through the taxi profession. Criticizes that the report does not take into account that 19-year-olds can serve customers correctly and asks if the government parties can lower the age limit to 18 or 19 years. Read the speech
Europe's digital infrastructure: investments and rural areas
- Argues that investments in digital technology and infrastructure are crucial for the competitiveness of Europe and Sweden. Emphasizes the importance of public education to reduce digital exclusion and ensure that everyone can participate in technological progress. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance and Trafikverket organization debate
- Requests approval for reservation 3 and requests a clear timetable for clearing the maintenance debt. Criticizes the government's rejection of an infrastructure preparation and argues that resources should be released by moving from a surplus goal to a balance goal. Read the speech
- Argues that the county plans have received an increasingly smaller share of the infrastructure propositions since the 2000s. Asks if the government is satisfied with the basis for resource distribution between the counties and if there are identified projects for alternative financing. Read the speech
- Argues that better grounds are needed to provide increased support for the county plans. Asks if there will be an opportunity to note that more resources are allocated to the county plans. Argues that there are good solutions for alternative financing in the Nordics. Read the speech
Maritime issues: stamp duty, tonnage tax and fossil-free status
- Asks what the effect of the proposed changes to tonnage tax and stamp duty will be. Also asks what the government plans regarding accessibility to islands as well as what is being done to lower the fairway fees for inland shipping. Read the speech
- Request for in-depth examination of issues regarding the accessibility of ferry traffic for residents and businesses on islands. Expresses concern over deteriorated ferry opportunities during port construction and lack of access to new icebreakers. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the reservation on promoting inland and coastal shipping. Argues that inland shipping needs to be made more visible and requests a unified port strategy as well as long-term conditions for climate transition. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views giving the Swedish Maritime Administration the mandate to manage fairway charges in a smarter way. Argues that shipowners who invest in electric propulsion should not be penalized by increased fairway charges. Read the speech
- Want to uphold the committee's finding regarding measures for inland and coastal shipping. Asks if the government can lower shipping fees and pilotage fees to increase the shift from road and rail to shipping. Read the speech
Aviation tax and climate impact: M wants to halve tax
- Criticizes the lack of concrete timeframes and plans for when electric aviation will arrive. Argues that more powerful joint initiatives and long-term prerequisites are required to create a green transition within aviation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a unified strategy or plan for the development of electric aviation. Asks why the government is not pushing for a unified strategy to create long-term conditions. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation number 2 to support regional airports. Argues that the government needs a plan for future infrastructure and electric aviation as well as clearer goals for the development of aviation. Criticizes the aviation tax for increasing costs without contributing to the desired development. Read the speech
- Wants a plan for electric aviation to be developed quickly to provide clarity for the business sector. Argues that aviation is an important part of transport chains and that technological development, research, as well as hydrogen and biofuels are necessary in the long term. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to have a plan for electric aviation and electricity supply to regional airports. Points out that the government parties have already signaled that the aviation tax shall be removed and emphasizes the need to develop regional airports. Read the speech
- Asks about the government's strategy and plan to become completely self-sufficient in biofuels as well as the strategy for the development of electric aviation. Read the speech
- Asks which specific measures and incentives are needed for Sweden to become self-sufficient in biofuels. Also asks whether the government has tasked Trafikverket with developing a strategy and plan for electric aviation. Read the speech
Ukraine aid, crime, and democracy issues in PM's Question Time
- Expresses concern that a parliamentary party in the government support has systematically financed campaigns with anonymous accounts. Asks whether the Prime Minister intends to take measures to ensure that threats against free media do not affect the ongoing election campaign. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the government's decision on reduced support for popular education and public service threatens liberal democracy. Asks the Prime Minister what measures will be taken to ensure that threats to free media do not affect the election campaign. Read the speech
Climate policy, electricity, and health insurance debate
- Criticizes that the crisis preparedness is lacking when the snow hits, which affects society and the economy. Asks the Prime Minister what measures are intended to be taken so that the crisis preparedness in the government and the authorities will function better. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government points out individual individuals as irresponsible when they have tried to get to their jobs. Asks how the Prime Minister will concretely ensure that the cooperation works by next winter. Read the speech
Professional transport and taxi regulation and safety rules
- Asks when concrete proposals regarding regulatory compliance and work against illegal transports can be expected. Also requests when the work is expected to result in a government bill or an investigation. Read the speech
- Asks what is the most prioritized issue to achieve concrete results within professional transport. Requests when concrete political proposals can be expected and if anything can be completed during this or next year. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 8 regarding exemptions for certain vehicle transports. Argues that the transport sector needs to be part of the green transition through electrification and alternative fuels, as well as that AI and efficiency are important for competitiveness. Criticizes that the government does not address alternative fuels sufficiently and requests a timeline for the continued work regarding the exemption issue. Read the speech
Railway maintenance and management: private vs state model
- Argues that procurement on market terms is the best way to ensure efficient and high-tech maintenance. Also wants to see a strategy for hydrogen trains and other fuels other than electricity or diesel to meet climate goals and total defense perspectives. Read the speech
- Argues that the current order with a deregulated railway market has contributed to a positive development. Asks how continued stability can be trusted when Sverigedemokraterna are to be involved in the infrastructure parts. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats have the most reservations but nevertheless applauded the parties that moved for their rejection. Asks how the party will act when it becomes clear that there is a majority against nationalization. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government parties move for rejection of reservations but at the same time claim to stand behind them. Argues that the Sweden Democrats speak with a double tongue by both presenting their policy and implying that issues can be buried in the cooperation. Read the speech
Public transport financing, climate goals and fossil-free 2030
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- Argues that the allocated funds are insufficient to cover the training costs for bus drivers. Asks how far it is from the goal of 25 percent person-kilometers for public transport, cycling, and walking 2025. Read the speech
Public transport development, safety, and national ticketing
- Argues that public transport solutions in rural areas must be able to transport both strollers and wheelchairs. Asks when the government will present concrete proposals to enable and highlight cross-border transport. Read the speech
- Asks when a common strategy for cross-border public transport will become a reality and how it is to be operated in more sparsely populated areas. Argues that current funds are insufficient to expand the traffic without the prices becoming too high. Read the speech
- Wants a strengthened, equal and cross-border public transport that includes the countryside. Criticizes that the government parties lack clear innovative solutions beyond demand-responsive transport and requests national regulations as well as the use of research-based knowledge. Read the speech
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Sweden's rural areas and EU vision: KD vs C on agriculture
- Asks how the government plans to pay off the maintenance debt for roads and railways to secure competitiveness. Criticizes that a rural proposition is waiting until 2026 and argues that measures are needed earlier. Read the speech
- Asks about the possibility of reducing the maintenance debt for roads and railways. Criticizes that the government is dismantling opportunities for the countryside by cutting back on folk education. Argues that a policy must be able to meet the differences in the countryside. Read the speech
Transport infrastructure: 170 billion SEK loan for projects
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- Asks what the political leadership should look like in order to not fall behind in digital infrastructure. Criticizes that the opposing party has not answered questions about maintenance and argues that their policy does not involve any actual changes. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden faces several crises and criticizes the government's inability to handle them. Wants to increase the maintenance and expansion of the railway, invest in IT and broadband expansion. Proposes higher appropriations for road maintenance, ferry traffic to Gotland and electronic communication. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in infrastructure contribute to solving various crises. Confirms the need for investments across the entire country to manage a diversified reality. Clarifies that the requirement for efficiency applies to all agencies within the area. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to reclaim digital capability through agencies that are equipped for the task. Wants agencies to be streamlined in order to use resources in the best way. Proposes to allocate an additional 300 million kronor to digital opportunities to reach all people in the country. Read the speech
- Argues that infrastructure and competence supply are crucial for building a strong Sweden. Suggests that rationalization assignments should be used to build competence and evaluate staff in a way that enables careers within agencies. Read the speech
- Proposes to increase the appropriation for secure and available electronic communications by 300 million kronor. Argues that authorities can work with rationalizations instead of just raising wages. Read the speech
- Argues that all of Sweden must be held together through good infrastructure. Asks where new railways were needed, about investments in renewable fuels as well as how additional biofuels should be promoted. Read the speech
- Asks how to handle potholes in the roads and whether the new Tidösamarbetet can improve the possibilities for rural roads. Also asks whether the aviation tax can be lowered to increase aviation's competitiveness. Read the speech
- Asks whether the allocated resources for the maintenance of individual roads are sufficient given inflation and cost increases. Also asks for the analysis behind the need for an AI commission to improve the digital infrastructure. Read the speech
- Questions whether the resources allocated for individual roads are sufficient given inflation and tax increases. Argues that the AI commission is not sufficient to reach the goals for digitalization and requests clearer policies for the countryside. Read the speech
Railway capacity and maintenance: market vs state control
- Argues that there is consensus regarding maintenance and efficiency. Asks how the government will ensure necessary investments for a modern railway and avoid delays of important projects such as ERTMS. Read the speech
- Asks how the government parties intend to ensure resources to keep down the costs for the ERTMS system. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that high-speed rail is used as a pejorative and that investments are not being made in new trunk lines. Asks if successful Nordic models can be used to introduce ERTMS. Read the speech
- Explains that ERTMS is a common EU signaling system. Criticizes the government's fragmented investments and demands improved capacity and new main lines to connect Sweden. Read the speech
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- Questions about how the member thinks regarding the differences that exist between the two reservations before tomorrow's vote. Read the speech
Swedish wolf population: KD wants lower EU protection status
- Argues that the wolf's expansion creates insecurity for children, dog owners, and livestock farmers in rural areas. Asks the minister how he intends to work to create conditions for continued livestock farming without threats from wolves. Read the speech
- Asks when owners of livestock will receive notification regarding how the regulations for protection hunting are to be changed. Asks how livestock-keeping farmers shall be supported and if the minister is prepared to advocate for areas where wolves are not allowed to exist. Wants the minister to clarify what steps are being taken to reduce the size of the wolf population and what it should be reduced to. Read the speech
Heatwave and drought preparedness: KD, S, and C demand plans
- Asks what the government intends to do in the short and long term to create resilience in Swedish food production. Emphasizes the importance of quick responses to prevent production from being derailed. Read the speech
- Asks about what concrete action plan exists linked to the daily meetings. Also asks when the government can provide clearer information regarding support as well as what investment opportunities are planned to climate-proof agriculture. Read the speech
Aviation future: Bromma hub, sustainable fuels and housing
- Asks which concrete proposals in the industry's action plan are of interest. Asks which legislation is intended and if the state should take a larger share of the traffic fees to relieve the industry. Read the speech
- Asks for concrete proposals and incentives to scale up the production of biofuels as well as to solve the skills shortage. Also asks how the issue of preparedness and the security policy situation affect the supply of skills and fossil-free status. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation is important for Sweden and demands that it be protected, maintained, and developed. Criticizes the lack of concrete proposals from the government regarding the financing of regional airports, reduced red tape, and a faster pace of transition for green aviation. Asks for a common action plan for modes of transport and moves for approval of Centerpartiet's reservation 2. Read the speech
- Asks for concrete political proposals to achieve fossil-free status and for how the bureaucratic red tape should be addressed to facilitate development. Read the speech
- Asks when specific rule changes will be presented to the Riksdag and the industries. Also asks what concrete political proposals the government has to increase the production of biofuels in Sweden. Read the speech
Road traffic and vehicle fleet climate goals and nuclear power
- Criticizes the government's inconsistency and removal of support for heavy vehicles, as well as that they only focus on electrification. Proposes that they strengthen the steering towards environmental vehicles, increase the production of biogas and lower the VAT on biofuel. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate goals have been developed with rationality and consideration for economic sustainability. Suggests that the policy should function as a catalyst through support and deductions to ensure a positive development. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to take the climate threat seriously in order to create faith for the future for young people. Suggests that waste should be used as biofuel and that incentives should be created to use Swedish raw materials in the green transition. Read the speech
- Argues that competence supply and infrastructure are just as important as energy for the vehicle cluster. Emphasizes the need for more green energy, particularly wind power, and wants the government parties to continue working towards broad agreements. Read the speech
- Explains that the Center Party entered into agreements regarding nuclear power during the Alliance government. Argues that it takes a long time to build new nuclear power plants and wishes that greater responsibility is taken for the whole of renewable energy. Read the speech
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- Asks if the Christian Democrats promise to resolve the maintenance debt during the upcoming audit. Also asks how the member intends to work to create sustainable conditions for Swedish biogas production. Read the speech
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Maritime issues: shipping growth, green strategy and fees
- Asks what the government's concrete initiatives will be to create conditions for a growing Swedish shipping industry. Also requests a more in-depth picture of how the government will handle the skills issue when vocational training is generally being reduced. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views investments in biofuels and skills supply in the near term. Asks how the member intends to work to launch finished proposals during next year and if the minister is prepared to act on current problems. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden to be proactive internationally to increase ambitions for emission-free transport. Requests a review of competitiveness and environmental governance, proposes a bonus-malus model for fairway fees, wants to lower pilotage costs and demands a green Swedish coastal shipping strategy. Read the speech
Professional transport and taxi regulation and safety debate
- Asks why more concrete bills have not been submitted despite investigations. Asks why parts of the police's regulatory letter have been removed and what initiatives have been taken to combat crime on the road. Read the speech
- Corrects the historical description regarding the Center Party's support for the January Agreement. Asks when the important issues will be presented in sharp propositions and requests a timetable for the government's work. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a broad consensus on the need for sustainable transport and that rules are being complied with. Wants the government to promptly implement measures for more efficient controls and measures to address the high price of biogas. Read the speech
Public transport financing, regional access and fossil-free fleet
- Argues that public transport is crucial for housing and work throughout Sweden and emphasizes the importance of technological development, digitalization, and research. Wants to push for a fossil-independent vehicle fleet, highlight gender equality perspectives in the transport infrastructure and moves for approval of reservation 9 on gender-equal public transport. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance vs new railway construction priorities
- Asks how the Moderaterna view alternative financing solutions to free up resources. Also asks why the development in Skåne was stopped and what led to the emergency brake being pulled. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the speed required to resolve the traffic situation in Skåne before the opening of the Fehmarn Bält connection. Wants Trafikverket to quickly identify investments for OPS solutions to demonstrate a higher pace. Read the speech
- Argues that a well-functioning transport infrastructure is required for people to be able to live and work in the entire country. Criticizes the government's halt of new main lines and suggests that private capital and PPP solutions be used to finance expansion and maintenance. Read the speech
- Clarifies that it concerns an infrastructure debt of 300 billion kronor. Argues that a lack of expanded infrastructure creates debts for future generations through reduced competitiveness and growth. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs more main lines to increase capacity and create growth. Explains that investments in infrastructure are necessary to avoid postponing problems to the future. Read the speech
- Asks how the Social Democrats view broad infrastructure policy agreements where alternative financing, such as PPP solutions, are used to increase the investment rate. Read the speech
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EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
- Argues that the mandate to Trafikverket has been interpreted differently, which creates frustration. Asks if the Minister can clarify what the mandate entails so that local and regional representatives, business representatives, and Trafikverket will know what applies. Read the speech
Infrastructure, climate goals and transport development debate
- Asks how the Sweden Democrats' demands for increased maintenance shall be realized when the budget takes funds from the railway. Also asks what notice shall be given to municipalities that already have agreements on capacity increases. Read the speech
- Questions about information regarding specific trunk lines and whether these will be delayed. Requests answers on how the government will create robustness through Swedish biofuel production and the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for abolishing the climate bonus and underperforming for the countryside. Proposes that the climate bonus be reintroduced for cheaper cars, that the travel deduction be increased and that Sweden invests in domestic biofuel production and expanded railways. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget does not imply a cut for the sea rescue. Clarifies that the sea rescue is functioning well and that the government instead proposes a significant expansion of a budget item where the need is not considered to be as great. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party has not proposed that the sea rescue service should be reduced. Argues that redistributions can be made to maintain a strong sea rescue service along Sweden's coast. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's budget proposal for not promoting rural travel. Argues that the reduction obligation gives motorists in rural areas an opportunity for green transition and that the Centerpartiet's budget proposal would improve the conditions for these residents. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Göteborg-Borås project is being dismissed as a prestige project. Argues that important infrastructure investments were needed, for example Fehmarn Bält. Asks how it is socio-economically viable to throw away ten years of work and how one listens to the needs in southern and western Sweden. Read the speech
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- Asks what the government's priorities for the railway are during the upcoming period. Argues that there is a difference between promises regarding the upgrading of the railway and uncertainty surrounding specific sections. Read the speech
- Asks about the possibility of other financing solutions for railway infrastructure. Criticizes that fuel prices are not lowered, that the climate bonus is removed and questions how the government's policy benefits the countryside. Read the speech
- Confirms that there are cuts in the sea rescue service due to low taxes. Argues that the railway between Göteborg and Borås is a major bottleneck and asks how the Liberalerna view the need for new main lines. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important that the railway between Göteborg and Borås is built without delays for the growth region. Asks how the Liberalerna view reaching the set climate goals by 2030. Read the speech
Sweden's climate goals for the transport sector and policy
- Criticizes that the Minister for Climate and Environment is not sufficiently concrete and argues that climate policy must be based on the global climate crisis rather than the economic situation of households. Asks for concrete explanations on how the government is to be ambitious. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's jerky measures and reduced reduction obligation harm the business sector and threaten the climate goals. Asks what concrete tools are on the table when the budget reduces climate ambitions and the conditions for the transition. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the investments in Klimatklivet are too small in relation to the billion-euro cuts elsewhere. Argues that the reduction to the EU level means that one is not taking responsibility for the climate goals. Asks if the agriculture and forestry sectors should take a larger share of the responsibility. Suggests other tax incentives instead of lowering the reduction obligation. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.