Logo Assembly Logo Hemicycle

Mr Michael RUBBESTAD (Sweden, ECPA)

Photo member


Member of the Riksdag
Sweden Democrats

Sveriges Riksdag
SE - 100 12 - Stockholm
Sweden

Working language: English

Declarations of interests:
2026 , 2025 , 2024

Declarations of interest regarding election observations (if applicable)

Mandates

In the political groups

  • Member: European Conservatives, Patriots & Affiliates from 03/02/2025 to 03/06/2026
  • Member: European Conservatives Group and Democratic Alliance from 30/09/2024 to 03/02/2025

In the Assembly

  • from 30/09/2024 to 03/06/2026 Substitute - Sweden

In the committee(s) and sub-committee(s)

  • Full Member: Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination (from 30/09/2024 to 03/06/2026)
  • Full Member: Sub-Committee on Disability, Multiple and Intersectional Discrimination (from 11/09/2025 to 26/01/2026)
  • Full Member: Sub-Committee on Disability, Multiple and Intersectional Discrimination (from 03/10/2024 to 29/01/2025)
  • Alternate of Ms Jessica STEGRUD (Full Member): Committee on Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation (from 09/12/2025 to 03/06/2026)
  • Alternate of Ms Jessica STEGRUD (Full Member): (Former) Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons (from 30/09/2024 to 08/12/2025)
  • Alternate of Ms Jessica STEGRUD (Full Member): Sub-Committee on Gender Equality (from 11/09/2025 to 27/01/2026)
  • Alternate of Ms Jessica STEGRUD (Full Member): Sub-Committee on Gender Equality (from 03/10/2024 to 29/01/2025)

Interventions

Last speeches

22/04/2026 | 17:24:23 Thank you, Madam President. I want to begin by stating clearly, I fully support the universal abolition of the death penalty, in all circumstances and in all countries. There can be no compromise on the value of human dignity, the right to life and the fundamental principles that unite us in this Assembly. But if we want to succeed, not only in this room, but across the world, we must also address a difficult reality. In many societies, support for the death penalty does not come from cruelty... 22/04/2026 | 10:59:20 Thank you, Mister President. Let me begin by thanking the rapporteur, Ms Zita GURMAI, for a thorough and important report. Violence against women and domestic violence are serious issues that all of us have a responsibility to address, regardless of political affiliation or national context. There is much in this report that I agree with, in particular the need to strengthen protection for victims, improve judicial processes, and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. In these areas... 29/01/2026 | 17:31:31 Mr President, The draft resolution we are discussing today has serious weaknesses, especially because of its very broad definition of conversion practices. The term is used to cover almost any action related to sexual orientation or gender identity. This risks blurring the line between coercion and support, between abuse and conversation and between violence and professional guidance. The resolution does not answer a key question: how are legitimate non-coercive therapy, parental guidance and... 08/04/2025 | 19:48:32 Mister President, Esteemed colleagues, This report gives a one-sided view. It presents border control and immigration law enforcement as threats to human rights, while mostly ignoring the huge pressure irregular migration puts on our societies, on our legal systems, and public trust in democratic governance. Yes, collective expulsions are banned under international law, and rightly so, when done without distinction. But we must not mix up lawful and necessary border protection with illegal...

Activities