What is important to us is that this happens quickly, there is no time to waste, says party leader Magdalena Andersson at a press conference.
She points to Denmark and Germany, which have already announced how they will increase their defense capabilities.
Our assessment is that Sweden also needs to step forward and act. We can establish that the Swedish government has not done what the Danish and German governments have, for example.
The party wants to see an updated security policy analysis that can serve as the basis for decisions on how to strengthen Sweden's defense capabilities.
This is a broader responsibility than just the government's, says Peter Hultqvist, defense policy spokesperson for The Moderate Party.
The party has previously proposed the establishment of a total defense fund with 250 billion kronor in the fund.
Hultqvist envisions an upgrade of the army and air defense, an increased number of conscripts, reinforcement of civil defense with more war-placed personnel, and rapid investments in Swedish infrastructure.
He also points to the need for increased production of ammunition.
Hultqvist emphasizes that it must be clear that the old defense decision remains in place and that what is now being discussed is a supplementary package.
