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Where do the parties stand on defence?

On defence spending most parties pull the same way: five of the eight Riksdag parties want to raise spending towards at least 3 per cent of GDP, Socialdemokraterna take no clear position in their programme, and only Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet say no. The dividing lines concern how deep NATO cooperation should go: Centerpartiet, Liberalerna, Kristdemokraterna and Moderaterna are open to permanent NATO bases in Sweden, while Vänsterpartiet, Socialdemokraterna, Miljöpartiet and Sverigedemokraterna reject them. Among the Riksdag parties, only Kristdemokraterna, Moderaterna and Sverigedemokraterna say yes to NATO nuclear weapons on Swedish soil.

Where all 14 parties stand across 7 questions on Defence — from the parties’ programmes, with source quotes where available and an in-depth page for each.

Where the parties stand

Riksdag parties

Kristdemokraterna Kristdemokraterna

Across 7 questions on Defence, Kristdemokraterna backs 6 and pushes back on 0.

Defence spending should reach 3.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, even if it requires savings elsewhere.
Strongly agree
Kristdemokraterna och regeringen har i detta syfte aviserat kraftigt utökade försvarssatsningar som sammanlagt kommer uppgå till 5% av BNP – 3,5% till militära utgifter och 1,5% till försvarsrelaterade utgifter.

Quote in Swedish, from the party’s programme

In depth: KD on Defence
Biggest disagreements

The questions on Defence where the Riksdag parties’ coded positions are furthest apart.

Broadest agreement

The smallest spread in the area: of the 8 Riksdag parties, 8 broadly agree and 0 broadly disagree.

Common questions

Short answers from the Riksdag parties’ programmes. Open each compass question to see all 14 parties.

Which parties want defence spending at 3.5 per cent of GDP?

Compass question: “Defence spending should reach 3.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, even if it requires savings elsewhere.”

Agree in full or in part: Socialdemokraterna, Centerpartiet, Liberalerna, Kristdemokraterna, Moderaterna, and Sverigedemokraterna.

Disagree in full or in part: Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet.

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Which parties want permanent NATO bases in Sweden?

Compass question: “Sweden should host permanent NATO bases on Swedish soil.”

Agree in full or in part: Liberalerna, Kristdemokraterna, Moderaterna, and Sverigedemokraterna.

Disagree in full or in part: Vänsterpartiet, Socialdemokraterna, and Miljöpartiet.

In the middle or without a clear line: Centerpartiet.

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Which parties want to expand conscription?

Compass question: “Military service should be extended to a full year for all young adults.”

Agree in full or in part: Vänsterpartiet, Socialdemokraterna, Kristdemokraterna, Moderaterna, and Sverigedemokraterna.

In the middle or without a clear line: Miljöpartiet and Centerpartiet.

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All 7 questions on Defence
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Edition 02 · Riksdag 2026
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