The party finds part of the funding for new reforms by reviewing government costs, getting more people to move from subsidies to 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 be appointed immediately after the election, which 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 since 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.
More people receiving foot shackles, prison places abroad and shorter detention periods are three other possible measures. However, she does not believe staffing levels should be reduced, but points to the food.
It can certainly be provocative for older people who have elderly care and home services that they don't think work, but you know that there are other people who get better food.
The Commission will also review how the Swedish Public Employment Service can be made more efficient and whether the number of communications staff in agencies can be reduced.
I love communicators, but you always have to question whether it is a reasonable size in relation to the authority.
However, the "cheese slicer" should not hit welfare, defense, the justice system or new infrastructure.
Pointing to the unemployment insurance fund
Svantesson also points out 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 after 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 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.
Svantesson's proposal regarding unemployment insurance is being criticized by the Social Democrats' labor market policy spokesperson Ardalan Shekarabi, who says that the Finance Minister wants to "continue dismantling the Swedish security systems."
"But the truth is that no person gets closer to a job by being driven into poverty," he writes to TT.
The Moderates point out savings in government spending that can be implemented in the next term.
Waste Commission, reduced bureaucracy and focus on core missions: SEK 10 billion.
General savings within government agencies: 10 billion.
Streamline public procurement: 20 billion.
Tightened labor policy, i.e. reduced taxes on jobs and reduced contributions: 21 billion.
Reduced fraud in welfare systems and criminals' exploitation of public funds: SEK 10 billion.
Total: SEK 71 billion.
M also wants to cut aid, which is 53 billion kronor this year, and redistribute it to welfare and defense.
The savings must not lead to a reduced number of hours worked or increased costs for "hard-working Swedes".
