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Yasmine Eriksson (SD)
What Yasmine Eriksson has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
UN role in Swedish foreign policy: SD, S, and V proposals
- Argues that the UN is an important platform for alliances and dialogue. Wants increased influence and more positions in relation to the billions Sweden provides. Supports streamlining and reforms of the Security Council. Read the speech
SRHR aid and women's rights: S and V debate funding cuts
- Argues that sexual and reproductive health is a priority area for Swedish aid. Wants to use Sweden's trust to influence like-minded countries to increase support and emphasizes that SRHR contributes to individuals' economic development and global stability. Read the speech
Israel-Palestine conflict: Sweden's position and EU agreement
- Argues that Israel has the right to defend itself against terror attacks and that Hamas must be disarmed and excluded from future rule in Gaza. Advocates for targeted measures against extremist settlers and demands transparency by ending the blocking of journalists. Read the speech
International aid budget: 1% goal, Ukraine and feminist policy
- Argues that aid must be reformed with a focus on results, efficiency, and transparency to rebuild trust. Emphasizes that aid to children and Ukraine are security policy investments that create stability and safety. Read the speech
- Argues that it is appalling if aid reaches extremist groups. Wants more transparency and scrutiny to maintain trust. Welcomes the agreement with Somalia that they shall follow international law. Read the speech
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- Means that concluded country strategies do not mean that aid ceases. Wants to continue supporting women and girls as well as thematic strategies for human rights and democracy globally. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden takes an enormous global responsibility as the world's fourth largest donor. Asks if the member trusts UNDP or the World Bank and if cooperation with them should be terminated. Read the speech
- Means that the World Bank did not withdraw without the fund being fully subscribed. Asks if the speaker means that no core support at all should be given to UNDP. Read the speech
- Argues that it is right of Sweden to prioritize Ukraine's safety and security. Asks whether it is Sweden's or Russia's fault and questions the Social Democrats' credibility regarding continued support for Ukraine. Read the speech
- Argues that it is impossible to help everyone with limited resources and requires prioritizations. Asks if the Socialdemokraterna want to reduce the aid to Ukraine or if they should maintain the level and invest in something else. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid: efficiency, 1% goal, UNRWA
- Argues that multilateral aid is effective for quickly reaching out in crises and promoting stability. Advocates for the merger of UN organizations, the dissolution of UNRWA as well as increased control and prioritization of aid as a political tool. Read the speech
- Argues that the government sets requirements and reviews aid organizations in order to prioritize core funding or soft earmarked support. Argues that reductions in core funding may be needed to meet strategic goals and that soft earmarked support can function as a complement. Read the speech
- Argues that core funding does not always guarantee that the funds are used in prioritized areas. Suggests that soft earmarked funding can complement core funding to reach strategic goals and ensure efficiency. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
International aid: SD, S, and V debate reform and cuts
- Requests approval of the committee's proposal to reject the motion proposals. Argues that a larger share of aid should go directly to local actors to increase effectiveness and emphasizes the importance of transparency, results, and zero tolerance towards corruption. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Argues that aid is an important tool for a more stable world, but emphasizes the importance of prioritizing aid according to Sweden's interests and the citizens' needs. Explains that the government has introduced a ceiling and clearer requirements for results and quality to ensure efficiency. Criticizes the USA's method of pausing aid payments and urges them to quickly carry out their audit. Read the speech
- Argues that the Riksdag and the government decide on the use of aid funds. Wants to prioritize refugees in Sweden due to the unstable situation in Ukraine. Argues that some countries achieve the goals that have been approved together with other countries. Read the speech
- Argues that how Sweden structures its budget is a national matter since OECD-DAC or the UN are not binding. Explains that aid considered compatible with the regulatory framework will be reported as part of the total amount. Read the speech
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- Argues that aid funds need to be redistributed to projects and organizations that are result-oriented and effective. Emphasizes that Sweden, together with the government, has increased climate aid to help the most vulnerable countries. Read the speech
- Argues that the pause in aid will have catastrophic consequences for people who are dependent on it. Urges that projects and organizations be managed quickly so that they receive information about their future. Read the speech
- Argues that donor countries must review whether interventions yield results in order to maintain efficiency and credibility. Criticizes the long pause as it negatively affects people and suggests that the review be conducted while commitments are maintained. Read the speech
International aid: SD, M, S, MP, KD debate size and focus
- Argues that Sweden is one of the world's most generous countries. Wants to streamline aid through clear priorities that promote freedom, combat oppression, and reduce the root causes of migration. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has enormous needs and that one must therefore prioritize domestic efforts. Wants to streamline aid to get more per invested krona instead of just maximizing the payments. Read the speech
- Argues that efficiency is about doing more with the same amount rather than increasing the amount. Claims that persons who have moved from Syria and who are happy with the situation there no longer have grounds for protection to stay in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that aid is made more effective by reducing the number of countries and removing projects with poor results. Also wants to use guarantee systems and private capital to mobilize larger sums. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the government side that makes decisions on which strategies should be prioritized. Wants the aid to be as effective as possible through reprioritizations and agrees that non-functioning aid should be avoided. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna do not stand up for the freedom of women and girls. Argues that the aid actively promotes women's empowerment through support for education, health, and participation in politics. Read the speech
- Asks why there is a desire to retain the PGU goals when they lack formal effect. Argues that the retention of these goals creates unnecessary double bureaucracy in relation to the work with Agenda 2030. Read the speech
Sweden national security strategy: business, weapons, climate
- Argues that climate change does not constitute an existential threat to Sweden during the next six-year period. Wants to focus instead on acute threats such as organized crime and antagonistic actors. Read the speech
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Sweden's national security strategy and Russia as a threat
- Welcomes that the government establishes the most serious security policy situation since World War II and that the armed threat is prioritized as dimensioning. Criticizes that climate change is described as an existential threat, as this can erode the prioritization of the armed threat. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid evaluation and reporting debate
- Welcomes that the Swedish National Audit Office has audited the reporting of aid results and that the government is working to simplify and improve the reporting. Argues that clear goals and a focus on long-term perspective, transparency and efficiency are crucial for the legitimacy of aid. Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, school, and military ties to Israel
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
Sweden export control: Jas Gripen to Ukraine and Israel
- Argues that Sweden should facilitate the export of war materiel to democracies such as Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel to protect them against dictatorships. Criticizes previous governments' policies and lack of agility which have hindered exports and delayed important post-controls. Read the speech
- Argues that feminist foreign policy has created bureaucratic red tape and resource shortages in the agencies' work. Claims that Israel is a democracy conducting a defensive war against terrorists and that civilian deaths are Hamas's fault. Read the speech
- Argues that the current rules for the authority are sufficient and that additional criteria for human rights are unnecessary complications. Maintains that Israel is defending itself and emphasizes Hamas's responsibility for civilians in Gaza. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable to export defense materiel to Israel to combat terrorists. Defends that the export would take place between Swedish companies and Israel under Swedish government control. Denies wanting to remove the democracy criterion. Read the speech
- Wants to clarify that the party does not want to see civilian casualties and emphasizes that they, together with the government, have increased the humanitarian aid to Palestine and Gaza. Means that they want to see humanitarian ceasefires so that aid can reach the population and are against the terrorist organization Hamas. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for proposing restrictions that undermine and hinder the Swedish defense industry. Argues that the party lacks credibility when they want to restrict the industry while simultaneously advocating for a stronger military defense. Read the speech
- Asks how Vänsterpartiet can propose an export ban to countries at war while simultaneously accepting exports to Ukraine. Also asks how the Swedish defense shall be financed if imports are reduced and production is limited. Read the speech
- Asks why the member wants the Sweden Democrats' proposal to expand exports to democracies, specifically Taiwan, to be rejected when it seems to go in the same direction as the member's own wishes. Read the speech
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IPU role in peace and democracy for human rights and safety
- Argues that IPU is a forum for dialogue with both like-minded and unlike-minded individuals to strengthen peace, democracy, and human rights. Highlights that the organization monitors persecuted parliamentarians and promotes equality through quotas. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Argues that Sweden should act in solidarity to defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion. Asks if the minister is prepared to work towards directing an even larger part of Swedish aid to Ukraine. Read the speech
Sweden international aid: SD wants to cut UNRWA payments
- Supports the reform agenda to make Swedish aid more effective, results-oriented, and transparent. Argues that aid should contribute to better living conditions, promote democracy and freedom, and reduce the root causes of migration. Read the speech
- Argues that it is an obligation to cease payments to organizations where corruption or serious irregularities occur. Stands firm that money should not be paid out to UNRWA and that the organization should be wound down. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over the situation for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Argues that Sweden is increasing the budget for humanitarian aid and that more organizations than just UNRWA can be supported to help people in the area. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is already one of the countries that gives the most in international aid. Criticizes that the Social Democrats prioritized a costly asylum reception in Sweden over helping people in poverty and oppression. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden already exceeds the international goal of 0.7 percent of GDP for aid. Wants Sweden to have more positions in multilateral forums and improve the image of Sweden by showcasing Swedish efforts. Read the speech
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- Argues that the reduction of development aid occurs in favor of increased humanitarian support. Emphasizes that institutional changes require a willingness to cooperate from the recipient countries' governments and that requirements in the area of migration can facilitate such cooperation. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats propose that trade assistance be linked to Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement when this is already included in the parliamentary decision. Also asks what the Social Democrats are dissatisfied with regarding the reform agenda for climate aid. Read the speech
- Argues that it is positive to broaden the donor base by including private capital and companies. Points out that the reform agenda already includes support for Swedish companies to fulfill Agenda 2030. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Argues that aid must be reformed to ensure transparency, efficiency, and anti-corruption. Wants aid to focus on investments and credit guarantees rather than paying out as many funds as possible. Read the speech
- Want to see humanitarian openings to get aid into Gaza. Argues that the checkpoints for trucks need to be expanded and staffed to ensure that what comes in is humanitarian aid. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid to UNRWA should be stopped due to repeated remarks regarding the staff's behavior and sympathies. Suggests that the money should instead go to organizations with higher credibility, such as World Food Programme. Read the speech
Swedish aid reform: SD, M, and S debate 1% goal and migration
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that aid should focus on countering the root causes of migration and strengthening synergies between aid and migration policy. Also wants to strengthen the coordination between foreign, trade, climate, and migration policy. Read the speech
- Argues that it was reasonable to deviate from the one percent goal to create predictable appropriations. Claims that poverty has decreased in the long term and that needs are addressed through trade and job creation. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid policy is about priorities. Explains that the government's policy aims to counter the root causes of migration through aid. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should abandon the one percent goal in favor of fixed and predictable appropriations. Also wants to demand that other countries receive their own citizens in accordance with international law. Read the speech
- Argues that conditioning a part of the development aid is a basic step on a better path. Wants cooperation partners in development issues to show a willingness to cooperate to achieve a change. Read the speech
- Argues that the increase in humanitarian aid is a self-evident priority in a time of many wars. Suggests narrowing down and reducing the number of country strategies in order to be able to make more concentrated and better interventions. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposed model is better because the funds for development aid become more targeted. Suggests that more private capital be mobilized through guarantees in order to increase investments in developing countries. Read the speech
- Argues that development cooperation requires it to go both ways. Asks whether the aid does the most good in countries that are not willing to cooperate with Sweden. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Social Democrats for being unable to engage in dialogue with other parties. Asks whether Olle Thorell opposes specific parts of the Tidö cooperation's foreign policy regarding digital divides, women's entrepreneurship, and the right to education. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' symbolic politics. Asks if the opposing party agrees that aid funds must be secured against terrorism and corruption and argues that the government is investigating the aid to Palestine to make an assessment based on facts. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Asks if the Minister sees any conditions for resuming development aid to Palestine, as Sida's review found that no actor condemns Hamas unreservedly. Argues that the review was deficient. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
Sweden export controls for military and dual-use products
- Wants a new investigation to be initiated immediately to adapt the regulatory framework to the new security policy situation. Argues that Sweden should strengthen its role as the democracies' armory through increased export of war materiel to allies. Criticizes that the current regulatory framework is too restrictive and that the military competence at ISP has decreased. Read the speech
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- Denies wanting to export to dictators and explains that the export instead aims to defend Sweden and allies against such regimes. Argues that current legislation constitutes obstacles and proposes a practice that facilitates exports to countries in armed conflict. Read the speech
Establishment jobs, integration, climate and civil defense
- Asks what lessons and conclusions the government has drawn from Sida's reports regarding development cooperation and whether one can expect an increased presence of Swedish investments in developing countries in the future. Read the speech
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International development aid: targets and funding levels
- Want to reduce unnecessary overhead costs and increase support for civil society. Argues that aid must be reformed to focus on long-term systems, combat corruption, and address the root causes of migration. Read the speech
- Stands for the government's current allocation of aid. Argues that Sweden should focus on streamlining, impact assessments, and targeted interventions to lift countries as well as that more countries must share the burden. Read the speech
- Argues that more people can be helped by moving resources from the expensive refugee reception in Sweden to their local area. Suggests that aid should be streamlined by removing unnecessary overhead costs and reducing corruption. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid costs money that is needed to help the homeless in Sweden. Also argues that the climate work must be done internationally because Sweden cannot solve it alone. Read the speech
- Argues that cuts in unnecessary costs create more efficient aid. Suggests that large-scale interventions should be prioritized in fewer locations to build infrastructure and create long-term change for those most affected. Read the speech
- Argues that a reduced aid budget does not necessarily mean that fewer people are reached if the work is done more efficiently. Wants Sweden to exert pressure on other countries to increase global aid. Read the speech
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Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Asks how the Minister intends to ensure that Swedish tax funds do not disappear in corruption after indications of corruption and embezzlement in aid projects have been reported. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
Income reporting on digital platforms: S, SD, M debate
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- Argues that administrative costs for the platforms can lead to higher prices for private individuals, which hinders a circular economy. Wants a smaller burden on private individuals' trade and is positive towards an evaluation. Read the speech
- Proposes that private individuals' trade be excluded from companies' reporting to reduce the administrative burden and increase circularity. Confirms that the party is positive towards an evaluation but wants a specific deadline for when it should be carried out. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that Sweden should be a leading country by raising animal welfare standards globally and within the EU. Wants the competitive conditions for Swedish food producers to be balanced so that high requirements for animal husbandry can be maintained. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.