Time for politics to review the price of duty
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Federation chairman Magnus Konradsson calls for fair conditions and compensation for those who are required to undertake refresher training in peacetime. He argues that it is time for politicians to reflect on what duty actually costs the people who take part.
Refresher training means that people who have previously done military service or have a role in the armed forces return to practise and update their knowledge. The training is an important part of Sweden's total defence, since it ensures that personnel are ready should the country need them. At the same time, the training can affect participants' work, family and finances.
Konradsson emphasises that those who take part should receive fair conditions and compensation that is in reasonable proportion to the time and commitment they put in. The question is therefore not only about the training itself, but also about how society treats those who fulfil their duty.
The information in the available source is limited. It is not clear which concrete proposals have been put forward or how political parties have responded to the demands. It therefore remains to be seen whether the issue will be taken up in political debate in the coming months.
Sources: Nordic Defence Sector
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