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Niclas Sjöskog
I work as a farmer and dairy farmer. I am also a partner in two limited liability companies in the field of machine engineering. I am the chairman of the municipal council in Pedersöre. I have been an elected representative for many years and also worked with agricultural advocacy. I am currently vice-chairman of the Ostrobothnian Swedish Producers' Association, ÖSP, and vice-chairman of The Central Union of Swedish-speaking Agricultural Producers in Finland, SLC, as well as a member in the dairy committee of The Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). I have previously held positions at the Nordic level in Viking Genetics. I am married to Viveka and we have three children.
Important political topics
Farming
The EU is micromanaging agriculture across the Union. This has gone too far, and we see this with farmer protests going on around Europe. The crises we have had in recent years with pandemics and wars in Europe have shown how important it is to be self-sufficient in food production. The next EU Parliament must focus on food production. The reasons for farmer protests are different in different countries, but the common denominator is that food production is not appreciated by decision-makers. I want to change this.
Forest
The EU has no authorization in forestry matters. Despite this, there has been regulation after regulation regulating forestry in the EU. Finland has the most forest of all EU countries, 76% of our country is covered by forest. I will work for a forest policy that takes Finland’s circumstances into account.
Energy
Our biggest challenge in the coming decades will be the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Here, we need to seize all opportunities, and not ban any form of renewable energy. Unfortunately, the EU has already done so. Banning internal combustion engines is a grossly inaccurate decision that excludes biogas as a fuel for cars. Politicians should set the targets, engineers should develop the technology. I will work for a realistic energy policy in the EU.
Candidates answers in election machine
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Environment and Climate Change: "The EU should increase its efforts to combat climate change, even if it means higher costs for member countries."
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We have to be alined with the rest of the world. We can not give our industry disantvantage in the competition.
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Economy and Trade: "The EU should aim to create free trade agreements with more countries, even if it means competition for some domestic industries."
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Competition is good, unfair competion bad.
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Migration and Asylum Policy: "I support a common EU policy on migration and asylum that involves more shared responsibility among member countries."
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Education and Research: "The EU should increase its budget for research and development, as well as promote exchange programs for students and researchers within the union."
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Social Policy and Equality: "A stronger EU focus on social issues, such as labor rights and gender equality, is necessary."
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Nordic and Baltic Cooperation: "Deepening the Nordic and Baltic cooperation within the EU is of great importance."
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Defense and Security Policy: "The EU should take greater responsibility in defense and security policy matters, including the development of a common defense policy."
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We are now member in Nato.
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Energy and Sustainability: "The EU should prioritize the transition to renewable energy sources, even if it may mean higher energy prices in the short term."
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Yes, but the policy have to be wise. To forbid combustion engines is a very bad decision. We can not forbid sources of renewable energy.
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Democracy and the Principles of the Rule of Law: "The EU should take stronger actions against member countries that violate the principles of the rule of law and democratic values."
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Rights of Minorities in the EU. "The EU should actively work to strengthen and protect the rights of ethnic, linguistic, and cultural minorities within the union."
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Agricultural Policy: "The EU should strengthen its support for sustainable agriculture and small-scale farmers, to promote local food production and environmentally friendly methods."
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Farmers don´t want subcides, we want that we get paid fairly for our products!
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Rural Development: "The EU should intensify its efforts to support and develop rural areas, through investments in infrastructure, access to services, and strengthening of the local economy."
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If you could give a superpower to your future political leader, what would it be?
The ability to instantly purify the environment and stop climate change.
Invisibility to reveal and combat corruption at all levels.
Time travel to correct historical mistakes and improve the future.
Infinite wisdom to make perfect decisions on all political matters.