A press release states that Sweden's security policy situation changed fundamentally with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
This "has consequences for Sweden's security policy situation, and for the Social Democrats' security policy choices", the party writes.
- This is aimed partly at elected representatives, partly at members who are interested in the security policy issues, so that we can gain a broader understanding of what has happened in our world and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of our current security policy line, says party secretary Tobias Baudin to TT.
Should not just be about NATO
The process starts immediately and should take place "quickly", according to Baudin.
He aims for it to be ready before the summer.
- The party board is the highest decision-making body that owns the issue.
The elected representatives will have their own meetings and we will capture it, and then the party board will decide whether we should keep our security policy line or change it, says Baudin.
The discussion should not only be about yes or no to NATO, but broadly about what benefits Sweden's security best.
- The NATO issue is of course part of it, says Tobias Baudin.