“For many years, Sweden had an exciting game: when it came time to consider the defense budget, Russian submarines began to“ pop up ”in all places ... Now, it seems that this trick does not work, so the search for new methods to increase the budget began,” declared Svetov.
In his opinion, the funds that the Swedish government will receive from this tax will not significantly affect the country's defense potential.
“It is clear that banks are always seen as a place where you can get money. In this case, the explanation is that banks generate threats, so they should pay for it. I think that they will sell the law and a decision will be made, but will the defense of Sweden become stronger from these taxes? ”The political scientist said.
Earlier, the media reported on the plans of the Swedish government to tax banks, which, according to estimates by the Minister of Finance of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, will be able to bring about $ 508 million for defense spending by 2020.