Following the criticism of fixed-term employment in the Armed Forces, several parties in the Swedish Parliament now want to review the legislation. This is shown by TV4 Nyheter’s tour. Military police Stefan Dalros and task force soldier Kristofer Hansson are two of those who will be forced to quit due to the current law. The message is welcomed among employees.
– It’s time, says Kristofer Hansson.
The law says today that soldiers, sailors and group officers may work for a maximum of 12 years if they do not further their education. But when the Armed Forces is now to be expanded, several parties are opening up to change the law so that soldiers, sailors and group commanders can be employed for the time being.
The Christian Democrats, the Green Party and the Left Party say they want to change the law. The Center Party has also opened up for a change in the law during a seminar in Almedalen. Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist (S) does not want to stand for an interview, but has previously said that it is up to the Armed Forces to tell if the law is a problem.
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