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Ulrika Heindorff (M)
What Ulrika Heindorff has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Income pension surplus distribution: S, SD, KD, L, V views
- Argues that the government has taken important steps to strengthen the pension system and the finances of pensioners. Wants to introduce a new work deduction so that it pays to have worked. Read the speech
Teacher teaching and planning time regulation and admin burden
- Argues that they are implementing the greatest improvements in 30 years to strengthen the knowledge school and increase the attractiveness of the teaching profession. Wants to regulate teaching time to create a clear floor for planning time and a ceiling for teaching time. Read the speech
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School support: L wants nationalization, S more equity funds
- Argues that the current system for support and extra adaptations does not work and wants to reform it fundamentally so that children receive the right support at the right time. Proposes standardized tests for early identification, removal of barriers for small groups and reduced administrative burden for teachers. Read the speech
- Answers the question about the purification by explaining that it is a technical legal move of provisions. Argues that the school's problem is a lack of knowledge and that the proposal aims for early interventions and reduced administration. Read the speech
- Argues that the ongoing legislation is a major reform that will fundamentally change the school. Wants to make the teaching profession more attractive to lure teachers back and attract young people to the profession. Points out that resources at the national level have increased since 2023. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Asks what the government is doing to concretely strengthen the infrastructure investments in Skåne and how it is ensured that the revenues from the Öresund Bridge will benefit the people of Skåne. Read the speech
Parental leave: Removing notification requirement for benefits
- Argues that decisions regarding parental leave are best made at home and that the proposal simplifies the administration so that parents can focus on the child. Moves for approval of the proposal and emphasizes the government's previous freedom reforms. Read the speech
Child poverty: MP wants 1,600 kr allowance, S wants more
- Argues that family policy should be built on trust, responsibility, and security by strengthening the finances of families with children and facilitating equal parenting. Proposes a benefit reform with activity requirements to promote work over benefit dependency as well as a simplification of the parental leave benefit. Also wants to modernize the housing allowance to reduce incorrect payments and clawbacks. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment during the current recession is lower than during previous crises. Points out that the high structural unemployment is due to a failed integration policy rather than the government's current policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the actual youth unemployment is significantly lower than what the statistics show when full-time students are removed. Suggests that families with children should be strengthened through policies that encourage more parents to go to work instead of just increasing the benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that failed integration and lack of support for language and education is the cause of unemployment. Suggests increasing self-sufficiency through vocational training, improved matching, cheaper employment, and investments in psychiatry. Read the speech
- Argues that the activity requirement means that municipalities must offer people with full work capacity different ways to become more attractive on the labor market. Notes that the government has done a lot for families with children through, among other things, reduced fees and simplified parental leave. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Argues that dementia is a disease that requires treatment and prevention. Asks the Minister what changes the updated dementia strategy entails to ensure a dignified life for those affected. Read the speech
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Pension system design: S, SD, and V debate levels and rules
- Argues that pension policy is crucial for long-term stability and emphasizes the importance of adjusting the retirement age to secure pension levels. Highlights the government's work to reduce the pension gap between genders and points out tax cuts that strengthen pensioners' finances. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD housing allowance and M tax cuts
- Argues that the government strengthens the work line and gives families with children greater freedom through tax cuts, lowered food VAT, and lower preschool fees. Also highlights expanded vab for parents of children with disabilities as well as the fight against inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that Miljöpartiet always advocates for subsidies. Points out that the proportion of households with persistently low economic standard has decreased. Concludes that the focus should be on breaking social exclusion through integration policy and subsidy reforms rather than increased subsidies. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes families through tax cuts and emphasizes that it is better to keep more of their own money than to receive increased benefits. Points out that the government is lowering the food VAT, introducing the leisure card, and lowering the preschool fee. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: S, C, and V pension plans
- Argues that the government has secured [the situation] for 59-year-olds and lowered the tax for pensioners. Emphasizes that the Pensions Group is conducting a review to make the complex basic protection simpler and more accurate. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Argues that the subsidy reform is important to strengthen the work principle and break the exclusion. Asks when the activity requirement will come into force and what expectations the government has for the reform. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Argues that it should be possible to combine work life and family life, but that it has been difficult for parents of children with chronic illnesses. Therefore proposes an extended right to vab and asks how the extended right should be implemented. Read the speech
Government initiatives on security, economy, culture and social policy
- Welcomes the decision to quintuple the resources for Socialstyrelsen to strengthen the work with sick leave and rehabilitation. Simultaneously asks what additional measures are being taken against the increasing mental ill-health. Read the speech
Social insurance design and health insurance effects debate
- Argues that it is important to evaluate the effects of the regulatory changes that have occurred on sickness absence. Emphasizes that the sickness insurance should be based on research and that people must never be hidden in the statistics. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to have a secure safety net but also emphasizes the importance of having incentives for returning to work. Underlines the importance of taking into account the views that come in from the referral bodies. Read the speech
Social insurance: sickness insurance, family support and mental health
- Argues that Sweden needs a secure safety net that combines security with incentives for work. Wants to highlight relatives' work, simplify the application process for close relative's allowance and strengthen coordinated rehabilitation efforts through a review of the Finsamlagen. Wants to improve support for mental ill-health and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Asks what the government is doing to counter ageism and take advantage of the senior workforce. Argues that Sweden is losing out on value when capable senior competence is kept out of the labor market. Read the speech
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Finsam legislation and ESF funding for coordination associations
- Argues that coordination associations are important for cooperation and efficiency. Emphasizes that mergers of associations are wise for the individual and reduce overhead costs. Points out that there is room for further efficiencies. Read the speech
- Want the coordination associations to be adapted to local conditions. Argues that this leads to smarter and more efficient work for the benefit of the individual. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
- Asks what the government is doing in the dementia area and regarding the supply of competence to facilitate the work performed in the municipalities, as competent staff is a key to good dementia care. Read the speech
Sickness insurance and disability benefits: SD, S, and V views
- Argues that the sickness insurance should provide economic security while preventive and rehabilitative measures are strengthened to counteract unnecessary sick leaves. Emphasizes the government's work with increasing compensation for investigations, countering benefit fraud, supporting the healthcare system's sick leaves as well as giving people with disabilities opportunities to contribute in the workplace. Read the speech
Pension system design: S, C, and V debate retirement age
- Argues that the subsistence principle is the underlying principle where earned income should be linked to the pension. Asks how the Social Democrats intend to re-establish this principle after tax-financed benefits have increased significantly. Read the speech
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- Argues that a higher retirement age is necessary to secure pensions as life expectancy increases. Emphasizes that the government has lowered taxes for pensioners and wants to restore the respect distance so that it pays to work. Read the speech
- Argues that pensions must not be election promises and proposes a tax cut for people over 65 to justify continued work. Asks if Vänsterpartiet considers it problematic that the difference between their pension and the pension for those who have not worked is small. Read the speech
- Argues that lower taxes are positive because it allows people to keep more of their own income. Explains that the proposed budget lowers the tax for all pensioners in order to preserve the principle of life income. Read the speech
Government work, energy, equality, migration and security
- Asks what the government is doing to combat violence in close relationships against specifically hbtqi-persons, as these can be particularly vulnerable due to discrimination and stigmatization. Points out that there is a lack of comprehensive knowledge regarding the vulnerability in Sweden. Read the speech
Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Argues that the subsistence principle is being eroded and that it is becoming increasingly less rewarding to work for one's pension. Asks the government what measures are planned to safeguard the work principle linked to pensions. Read the speech
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Social insurance reforms: M's work principle vs S's compensation
- Argues that the government is implementing a paradigm shift by strengthening incomes for those who work after retirement. Emphasizes that the sickness insurance should focus on rehabilitation and preventive work to counter unnecessarily long sick leaves. Read the speech
- Argues that universal basic income and a six-hour workday do not solve the skills shortage within healthcare. Argues that the solution instead lies in hiring more colleagues and more hands in healthcare. Read the speech
- Confirms that large supplements were made to municipalities and regions in the autumn budget. Argues that high sickness absence is taken seriously and that freedom of choice and healthcare choice are good for healthcare staff. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not strange that investigations receive a clearer focus following the government's requests. Explains that the investigation on quarantine deductions remains but is more closely linked to the Government Offices. Emphasizes that the focus lies on avoiding unnecessarily long sick leaves and on the work principle. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement has a clear ambition to focus on unnecessary and long-term sick leaves. Emphasizes that stress-related sick leaves are a major problem and that proposals in line with the Tidö Agreement will be presented in the future. Read the speech
Pension system: S, SD, and V propose different pension raises
- Argues that the pension system should be long-term and predictable by strengthening pensioners' finances and safeguarding freedom of choice. Wants to counter age discrimination and facilitate for "jobbonaires" to continue working. Read the speech
- Wants to facilitate for people who choose to continue working and contributing. Argues that it is important to show respect for those who have worked their entire lives by maintaining a respectful distance. Answers that the question of increased contributions should be analyzed. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has a stable and good pension system. Clarifies that the proposal was to strengthen pensions for all pensioners, not just those with the lowest pensions, so that it pays to have worked. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: pension levels and taxes
- Argues that the Swedish pension system is holding up well and emphasizes the importance of economic security for all elderly. Wants to strengthen the economy for pensioners by focusing on economic standard and lowering the tax for those over 65 who continue to work. Read the speech
- Stands behind the principle of a living income and explains that the budget could not contain all initiatives due to lack of time. Argues that the intention is to return with more initiatives to strengthen all pensioners' finances during the mandate period. Read the speech
- Argues that the party makes reinforcements for pensioners by lowering the tax for those who continue to work. Emphasizes the importance of long-term agreements and broad dialogues to strengthen pensions. Read the speech
Economic security for illness and disability: SD, S, MP plans
- Asks how the Social Democrats plan to finance a removal of the care deduction. Points out that the difference between the Social Democrats' and the government's proposals for activity and sickness benefits only amounts to 230 million kronor. Read the speech
- Asks about which funds are referred to in the proposed ladder. Also asks whether the Socialdemokrater still stand behind the goal of stable and low sickness absence levels after the number of sick leaves increased during the previous parliamentary term. Read the speech
- Argues that the sickness insurance should provide economic security by focusing on rehabilitation and counteracting unnecessary sick leaves. Wants the government's focus on preventive work and rehabilitation to reverse negative trends where existing tools are not used sufficiently. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on improving follow-up occasions to avoid long sick leaves. Emphasizes the importance of employers establishing plans for return to work to a sufficient extent. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the Social Democrats' changes result in people being left behind. Argues that what is called a security pension rather resembles early retirement and that necessary measures are not being taken for persons over 60 years of age. Read the speech
- Means that the government is currently conducting investigations to see how the sickness insurance should proceed. Confirms that the lack of flexibility is an important issue and that the current investigation will be reviewed. Read the speech
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- Asks how the member views the possibility of reaching an agreement with the other three parties on the left regarding health insurance issues. Also asks whether it is reasonable to place the waiting period deduction on the employer during tough economic times. Read the speech
- Asks how Vänsterpartiet plans to reduce the rate of increase in sick leaves. Argues that for economic, social and human reasons, it is good that as few as possible are on sick leave. Read the speech
- Asks what Centerpartiet considers regarding the reintroduction of the removal of the quarantine deduction. Notes that the budget proposals from the four parties outside the government base are divergent. Read the speech
- Confirms that there is great consensus between the parties regarding the issue. Read the speech
Premium pension management and Seventh AP Fund sustainability
- Supports the bill regulating the Seventh AP Fund. Argues that the management option should offer a high-quality pension savings that provides a secure pension and strengthens the economy for seniors. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Wants to strengthen the elderly's right to a good and active life with respect and access to care. Argues that the Tidö Agreement improves support for relatives through contact persons and a national line, and advocates for tax cuts for pensioners. Read the speech
- Looking forward to an investigation on how the high-cost protection within dental care can be strengthened. Argues that seniors' finances should be strengthened through tax and economic measures while freedom of choice is protected. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.