This week, the Christian Democrats opened for a deficit target, so that the state can borrow for necessary investments.
For example, at a level that would free up SEK 50 billion annually, which corresponds to half a percent of GDP.
The Left Party, which has long advocated a deficit target, wants to set the target at one percent of GDP over a ten-year period.
The Social Democrats and the Green Party want to see a balance target, which means that expenses and income must rise evenly during a business cycle.
The Green Party also wants to borrow multi-billion sums for investments for the climate.
The Liberals are also prepared to introduce a balance target, but have now said they are willing to go further.
The turnaround is due to Sweden's now low national debt
The surplus target has been a cherished principle for a broad majority in the Riksdag since the economic crisis of the 1990s.
The reason for the swing is Sweden's now low national debt, as well as the extensive investment need that the parties see in, among other things, socially critical infrastructure.
There is talk of investment in, among other things, rail and road networks, the electricity grid and energy supply.
But also in terms of climate and education.
Tomorrow, Thursday, the Center Party has called a press conference about infrastructure investments, and according to information to SVT Agenda, the announcement will then come that they also want to review the surplus target.
A review of the surplus target is currently underway.
The Sweden Democrats write in an email that they do not want to preempt the result.