The Moderates have now quantified how much they want to save on government spending over the next four years if they win the election.
The party plans to find part of its savings by reviewing government costs, encouraging more people to move from subsidies into work, and streamlining public procurement.
It's the bureaucracy, it's the aid and it's the grants, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.
A so-called "waste commission" will also be appointed immediately after the election and will work for a year to identify where savings can be made. But M is already pointing out several areas.
"Can be provocative"
Among other things, the Commission will review the Swedish Migration Board's funding given that migration is at low levels.
The cost per inmate in the country's prisons may also need to be reduced. Crime costs more than just human suffering, says Svantesson.
Building high-security prisons is incredibly expensive, and of course operating them is also costly.
However, she does not believe that staffing levels should be reduced, but she points to food.
It can certainly be provocative for older people who receive elderly care and home services that they don't think work, but you know there are other people who have better food.
The Commission will also review how the Swedish Public Employment Service can be made more efficient and whether the number of communicators in the authorities can be reduced.
I love communicators, but you always have to question whether they are a reasonable size in relation to the authority.
Pointing to the unemployment insurance fund
Svantesson also points to the contributions, especially the unemployment insurance fund. She wants to review a stricter time limit for unemployment insurance and activity support, an increased phase-out from day 201 and an abolition of the right to deduct. The compensation for so-called new start jobs should also be reviewed. In total, this could be six billion in savings, according to the party.
When asked how they will get the Sweden Democrats on board with cuts to unemployment benefits, Svantesson replies that this is the Moderates' approach.
If you want to be sure that we use tax money in the best way and also tighten the work line, then it is always the Moderates you should vote for.
First and foremost, a growing economy should contribute to the financing. One percent in increased growth would mean 30 billion kronor in increased scope for reforms, according to M.
The Moderates point out savings in government spending that can be implemented in the next term.
Streamlining public spending and public procurement: SEK 40 billion.
Tightened work policy, i.e. lowered taxes and reduced contributions: SEK 21 billion.
Reduced fraud in welfare systems and criminals' exploitation of public funds: SEK 10 billion.
Total: SEK 71 billion.
