Andersson calls for 50-year commitment
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Andersson calls for 50-year commitment to strengthening Sweden’s military defence

Sweden must prepare for a 50-year commitment to strengthening its military defense, writes S leader Magdalena Andersson in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.

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“We cannot jeopardize our security again through short-term disarmament,” she writes, referring to Russia's continued war against Ukraine.

To support innovative development in Sweden, the Social Democrats want to create a fast track for defence innovation. Additional funding for innovation support initiatives will be directed to small and medium-sized companies in the industry.

At the same time, the party wants to strengthen civil defence and focus on renewed conflict-prevention work.

"To secure our future, Sweden needs to step back onto the global stage to lead, not stand on the sidelines as a spectator," Andersson writes.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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