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Social Democratic Party’s policy on military spending

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Should Sweden increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTNeither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Social Democratic Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

The Swedish Social Democratic Party has been supportive of European cooperation and integration. They may be open to the idea of a European military defense system as a way to enhance security and reduce the burden on individual countries. For example, they have supported Sweden's participation in the European Union's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) on defense. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase

The Swedish Social Democratic Party has historically been open to increasing military spending, especially in response to perceived threats. For example, in 2015, they supported a 10.2% increase in defense spending over five years. However, they are not consistently in favor of increasing military spending and may prioritize other social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

The Swedish Social Democratic Party may be satisfied with the current level of military spending, depending on the circumstances. They have supported increases in the past, but they are not consistently in favor of increasing military spending. Their stance may depend on the perceived threats and the need to fund other social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

The Swedish Social Democratic Party has not explicitly tied military spending to deficit reduction. While they may be concerned about the deficit, their stance on military spending is more likely to be influenced by perceived threats and the need to fund other social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease

The Swedish Social Democratic Party is generally not in favor of decreasing military spending. They have supported increases in the past and are more likely to maintain or increase spending rather than decrease it. However, they may consider decreasing military spending if it is necessary to fund other social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Social Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,118 voters that identify as Social Democratic Party.

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