Defence policy
Sweden needs defense against external threats, but that requires not only aircraft and cannons, but also a much better cyber defense than we have today. We want to work for international conventions that regulate cyberwarfare, and limit the damage that such can inflict on civilians. We believe that voluntary organizations should play an important role in defence.
Overview – The Pirate Party wants to:
- Two percent of the defense budget is spent on research
- Sweden is working for an international convention against autonomous combat robots
- Cooperation with voluntary organizations is strengthened
- Sweden is working for an international convention against using cyber weapons against civilian targets
Introduction – The mission of the Armed Forces
The mission of the Swedish Armed Forces must be to create such conditions for an attack on Sweden that other military actors consider that they have more to gain by leaving Sweden out of a conflict than by drawing Sweden into it. Furthermore, the mission must be to, if an attack does occur, repel it if possible, and otherwise wage a protracted resistance struggle with the aim of inflicting heavy losses and having time to receive help from elsewhere.
1. A modern defense
The Pirate Party’s program of principles states that the party wants to protect the foundations of democracy, the integrity of individuals and create protection from abuse by various power holders on the individual. This means that Sweden as a state and society needs the opportunity to protect its territory, its infrastructure and its citizens from attacks by other military actors – states or non-states. An important part of such a defense is that Sweden has a functioning, modern and adapted defense force with the resources required for its mission.
Therefore, we want to:
§1 At least two percent of the defense budget is spent on research;
§2 Sweden works for strengthened defense cooperation within the EU.
2. Transparency and responsibility in the cyber war
Today, cyber wars are waged largely without transparency or accountability. In accordance with our principles regarding technological development and transparent exercise of power, the Pirate Party wants to change this. We want to work for international conventions that bind signatory parties to openly declare the use of cyber weapons; this includes purchasing surveillance software from third parties for the purpose of spying on foreign individuals. We also want signatories to commit not to actively undermine the security of civilian systems, for example by concealing weaknesses, in order to, for example, develop cyber weapons.
At the same time, Sweden needs to get much better at cyber defense. We believe that everyone in society needs to be involved in order for us to achieve an effective defense in Sweden. Therefore, the Piratpartiet believes that our schools should teach digital self-defense from an early age and that our authorities should undergo ongoing analyzes of their cyber defense capabilities and information security. Boards and management teams within public authorities in Sweden should have a basic knowledge of cyber security, as their operations – and our society – are largely digitized.
Therefore, we want to:
§3 Sweden signs an international convention on openly declaring the use of cyber weapons;
§4 Sweden signs an international convention not to actively undermine the security of civil systems.
3. Cooperation with voluntary organisations
The Pirate Party believes in a society based on actively participating citizens. Together with principles around decentralized power structures, this leads to the Pirate Party wanting to strengthen the defense forces’ cooperation with various voluntary defense organizations with the aim of strengthening Sweden’s resilience.
Therefore, we want to:
§5 The possibilities for greater cooperation between the armed forces and voluntary associations are investigated.
4. The Fortifications Agency
Because the Pirate Party works for transparent exercise of power and for people to have the opportunity to be informed enough to participate in the political conversation, we want to abolish the fortification agency and return all its properties to the armed forces. Today, the fortifications agency must contribute to the state treasury and provide the armed forces with requested properties. These two missions collide when certain properties are not in demand for a longer period, which leads to incidents similar to the sales of Gotland properties after the closure of the defense presence there in 2004 – sales that brought in 40 million kroner and caused the need for new purchases for 780 million kroner. In addition, when the Fortifications Agency is to make a profit, there will de facto be a hidden corresponding reduction in the defense budget, which is a problem in terms of transparency.
Therefore, we want to:
§6 The Fortification Agency is abolished and its assets are handed over to the Defense Forces.
5. Standby storage of strategic products
The Pirate Party sees a great need for everyday life to be able to function even in times of war and crisis. For this to be possible, emergency storage of strategic products is required to meet the citizens’ needs for protection, food, heat and sanitation as well as medical care.
Therefore, we want to:
§7 At the municipal and regional level, Emergency Stocks are established for strategic products which, for a shorter and longer period of time, can meet the consumption of the ordinary business;
§8 State-owned companies and authorities are required to reserve supplies that are of utmost importance for their operations and production.
Pirate policy from A to Z
Administrative policy
- Appointments of directors-general are anchored in the Riksdag
- An administrative education is created
- One year of practical experience in the same or similar activity is required to be a manager in an authority
- The financing of the administration returns to the grant model
Administrative policy is about the design of the administrative structures that will transform decided policy into reality.
Read more
Culture
- Copyright is being reformed to favor the creation and dissemination of culture
- The model of lending e-books at libraries is being reformed
- Tax-financed culture must be publicly available
- Municipalities must provide maker spaces in the form of shared workshops for all forms of creation
Our culture is increasingly becoming digital. Our possibilities to create, share and develop art could be endless.
Read more
Defence policy
- Two percent of the defense budget is spent on research
- Sweden is working for an international convention against autonomous combat robots
- Cooperation with voluntary organizations is strengthened
- Sweden is working for an international convention against using cyber weapons against civilian targets
Sweden needs defense against external threats, but that requires not only aircraft and cannons, but also a much better cyber defense than we have today.
Read more
Democracy
- The protection of the constitution is strengthened
- The electoral system is reformed and democratised
- The possibilities for direct democratic procedures are expanded
- The principle of publicity is strengthened
Democracy's existing tools need to be strengthened and supplemented. In order to ensure that the decisions that are made are representative of the people, it requires a policy that aims to strengthen community involvement.
Read more
Drug policy
- All forms of drug use are decriminalized
- People with problematic use receive care instead of being punished
- The market for cannabis is regulated with the aim of limiting availability and benefiting the economy
- The police's limited resources are re-prioritised from minor drug crimes to crimes with victims
Technological development is advancing rapidly. It creates enormous opportunities but forces us to think along different lines than those of the 18th and 20th centuries.
Read more
Economics
- Business policy is made more humane and promotes small and micro-entrepreneurs, innovation companies and research.
- The economy is resilient and takes responsibility for future generations, and includes externalities and system services instead of ignoring them.
- The individual must have agency over his own finances, his lifestyle and his existence.
- Data, information and knowledge are considered integral parts of the economy.
The Pirate Party wants to replace unemployment benefits and municipalities' financial assistance with general financial support.
Read more
Education
- The teacher is strengthened in his professional role
- School development is given a stronger research connection
- The school's resource allocation is in relation to responsibility and needs
- Pupils' right to support, health and co-determination is strengthened
Society is developing faster and faster, but at the same time, the form of the school has remained stagnant for the last hundred years.
Read more
Environment
- Decisions concerning environmental issues must be evidence-based
- Innovation of environmentally friendly technologies is promoted
- Energy production must essentially be fossil-free and consist of a mix of energy sources, including today's nuclear power
- Protection for the forest and ecosystems is increased
- Support the possibilities for self-produced electricity via solar cells, solar collectors, geothermal and geothermal heat, smaller wind turbines, and more
The single-track political debate on current environmental issues is a defeat for the entire globe and has the potential to have serious consequences.
Read more
EU policy
- The EU is becoming more transparent in both decision-making and financial contributions
- The EU Parliament gets a stronger role in the legislative process
- The Council of Ministers is abolished and replaced with directly elected senators
- Swedish EU policy within the Council of Ministers is becoming more democratic and transparent
The EU's purpose should be to make it easy to make contacts and spread knowledge and ideas within Europe and with the rest of the world.
Read more
Health care
- Care is given a stronger research connection
- The individual's opportunities to influence their own treatment and health are strengthened.
- Healthcare information systems are secure, robust, easy to use and effective.
- The care's resource allocation is in relation to responsibility and needs.
We want equal care - regardless of whether you live in the city or in the countryside - and a diversity of different care providers. Healthcare must be evidence-based and systems improved to introduce new knowledge and new technology into healthcare.
Read more
Integrity
- The social security number is being reformed
- Minimize the coordination of registers between authorities
- Minimize the personal information collected by authorities
- Government e-identification that is not dependent on individual private actors is used
The pirate party wants to stop mass surveillance. Surveillance must only take place in the event of justified, concrete suspicions against particular persons.
Read more
Labour market
- Appointments of directors-general are anchored in the Riksdag
- An administrative education is created
- One year of practical experience in the same or similar activity is required to be a manager in an authority
- The financing of the administration returns to the grant model
Technological development is advancing rapidly. It creates enormous opportunities but forces us to think along different lines than those of the 18th and 20th centuries.
Read more
Law & order
- Police management is changing to discourage prioritization of "easy-to-solve" crimes
- Administrative duties are transferred from police officers to civilian personnel
- An independent authority is introduced with the task of reviewing complaints against police or prosecutors
- Official liability is introduced
Equality before the law is one of the foundations of democracy. At the same time, it is important that police officers and prosecutors are scrutinized so that abuse is avoided and those who do are punished.
Read more
Migration policy
- Assessment of grounds for asylum is separated from decisions on residence permits
- Asylum seekers with special conditions for integration in Sweden or with a need for protection that is particularly satisfied in Sweden are given priority
- Refugees who commit serious crimes are deported
Sweden does not have the opportunity to help all refugees in the world, therefore we have to prioritize who we should help.
Read more
Net neutrality
- Net neutrality is protected
- The Data Storage Act is being torn up
- Geoblocking is prohibited within the EU
- Bypassing DRM protection is legalized
The pirate party fights for a free internet, accessible to everyone. Only then can the internet be a force for freedom and democracy, giving everyone the opportunity to make their voice heard.
Read more
Sexual autonomy
- All interventions in reproductive, sexual and trans medicine are decided by the individual in consultation with his doctor.
- The informed consent model is introduced in trans care
- Legal recognition of poly relationships is enabled
- Sex work is decriminalized
The Pirate Party believes that bodily autonomy, especially regarding gender and sex-related aspects, is one of the most fundamental rights.
Read more