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The plan's stance is disarmament, a total ban on weapons of mass destruction and Sweden being a voice for peace rather than militarization, which argues against all parties abandoning the nuclear agreement with Iran. The demand to recognize Islamic State persecution as genocide is closer to the plan's commitments on international law. Since the main demand tears up a disarmament agreement, the counter-proposal is rejected, but the grounds are weak.

• ban on weapons of mass destructiondecisive»internationellt förbud mot alla former av massförstörelsevapen och för« (party programme ↗)“international ban on all forms of weapons of mass destruction and for”
• nuclear disarmament and UN»Sverige ska öka biståndet, stärka FN och skriva under kärnvapenkonventionen.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Sweden shall increase aid, strengthen the UN and sign the nuclear weapons convention.”
• voice for peace»Vänsterpartiet anser att Sverige ska vara en röst för fred och rättvisa, inte för ökad militarisering.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“The Left Party holds that Sweden shall be a voice for peace and justice, not for increased militarization.”
• aid without self-interest»Internationellt bistånd ska ges till fattiga länder utan egennyttiga« (party programme ↗)“International aid shall be given to poor countries without self-interested”

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The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.

The plan's central commitment on nuclear weapons is that Sweden should take a leading role for relaxation, disarmament and non-proliferation and work for a world free from nuclear weapons. That all parties should abandon the nuclear agreement with Iran pulls in the opposite direction and would weaken non-proliferation efforts. The counter-proposal's demand for recognition of genocide is by contrast in the plan's human-rights line, which makes the assessment uncertain.

• disarmament and non-proliferationdecisive»I kampen mot massförstörelsevapen ska Sverige åter ta en ledande roll i det internationella arbetet för avspänning, nedrustning och icke-spridning.« (party programme ↗)“In the fight against weapons of mass destruction, Sweden should again take a leading role in international efforts for relaxation, disarmament and non-proliferation.”
• nuclear-weapons-free world»Vi fördömer allt hot om användning av kärnvapen och fortsätter verka för det enda rimliga slutmålet: en värld fri från kärnvapen.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“We condemn all threats to use nuclear weapons and continue to work for the only reasonable end goal: a world free from nuclear weapons.”
• convention against nuclear weapons»vill vi verka för en konvention som förbjuder kärnvapen« (party programme ↗)“we want to work for a convention that prohibits nuclear weapons”
• human rights and international law»Vi kommer att fortsätta arbetet för att öka respekten för de mänskliga rättigheterna, demokratin och en regelbaserad världsordning och global säkerhet.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“We will continue efforts to increase respect for human rights, democracy and a rules-based world order and global security.”

The plan's line is that Sweden shall work against nuclear weapons and for disarmament through treaties, non-violence treaties and preventive diplomacy. That all parties abandon the nuclear energy agreement with Iran goes against that line. The part about recognizing persecution as genocide lies however close to the plan's emphasis on international law and human rights, but the counter-proposal's main demands are rejected.

• work against nuclear weapons and for disarmamentdecisive»Samtidigt vill vi att Sverige behåller sin militära alliansfrihet för att kunna fortsätta arbeta mot kärnvapen, för nedrustning och kunna bedriva en självständig utrikespolitik där vi står upp för mänskliga rättigheter.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“At the same time we wish Sweden to retain its military non-alignment in order to continue to work against nuclear weapons, for disarmament and be able to conduct independent foreign policy where we stand up for human rights.”
• disarmament through treaties»frågor som rör nedrustning, ickevåldsfördrag och« (party programme ↗)“questions concerning disarmament, non-violence treaties and”
• preventive diplomacy»genom förebyggande diplomati och fredsbyggande« (party programme ↗)“through preventive diplomacy and peace-building”
• international law and human rights»mänskliga rättigheterna i centrum.« (party programme ↗)“human rights at the centre.”

The plan does not address Iran, Syria or the Islamic State, but states that foreign policy ultimately aims to protect universal human freedoms and rights and that democracies' citizens should not compromise with their ideals. Recognizing genocide, directing support to civilians and demanding that nuclear commitments are complied with follows from this principle. At the same time, the plan values international agreements and dialogue, which speaks against abandoning agreements lightly.

• human rights guide foreign policydecisive»Utrikes- och säkerhetspolitiken syftar ytterst till att värna universella mänskliga fri- och rättigheter.« (party programme ↗)“Foreign and security policy ultimately aims to protect universal human freedoms and rights.”
• no compromise with ideals»Därför är det särskilt viktigt att vi, medborgare i de demokratiska länderna, inte kompromissar med våra ideal« (party programme ↗)“Therefore it is particularly important that we, citizens of democracies, do not compromise with our ideals.”
• responsibility for the oppressed»medborgare och invånare i demokratiska länder med yttrandefrihet, har ett särskilt ansvar att stå upp för dem,« (party programme ↗)“citizens and residents of democracies with freedom of expression have a particular responsibility to stand up for them,”
• dialogue and cooperation»Dagens internationella ekonomiska beroende ökar betydelsen av fredsinsatser, samarbete och dialog.« (party programme ↗)“Today's international economic interdependence increases the importance of peace efforts, cooperation and dialogue.”

The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.

The election manifesto demands an explicitly values-driven foreign policy and development assistance reformed with a focus on democracy, gender equality and reduced corruption, and the party programme that the International Criminal Court's role in prosecuting crimes against human rights is strengthened. Recognizing the Islamic State's persecution as genocide and directing Syria aid so that it only reaches civilians follow from these commitments. The plan, however, says nothing about the nuclear agreement with Iran, which makes the assessment uncertain.

• values-driven foreign policydecisive»Vi kallar det för vad det är: en ny värderingsstyrd utrikespolitik.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“We call it what it is: a new values-driven foreign policy.”
• prosecute crimes against human rights»Internationella brottmålsdomstolens roll för att lagföra brott mot mänskliga rättigheter ska stärkas.« (party programme ↗)“The International Criminal Court's role in prosecuting crimes against human rights shall be strengthened.”
• reformed development assistance»Den svenska biståndspolitiken måste genomgå stora reformer med fokus på demokrati, jämställdhet och minskad korruption.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Swedish development policy must undergo major reforms with a focus on democracy, gender equality and reduced corruption.”
• support for democratic forces»Sverige ska vara en röst för global frihet och ge stöd åt de modiga människor som verkar för demokratisering« (party programme ↗)“Sweden shall be a voice for global freedom and support courageous people who work for democratization”

The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.

The plan makes the protection of human freedoms and rights a main goal of foreign policy and establishes that those most affected in conflicts have the right to assistance and protection and that everyone shall be able to practice their religion. To recognize the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities as genocide and to direct Syria support to civilians follows from this. That the plan wants to use positive means first pulls in another direction regarding abandoning the nuclear energy agreement.

• human rights as main goaldecisive»huvudmål för utrikespolitiken. Begreppet mänskliga« (party programme ↗)“main goal of foreign policy. The concept of human”
• protection for victims of conflict»att flyktingar, de drabbade och mest utsatta i konflikter,« (party programme ↗)“that refugees, those affected and most vulnerable in conflicts,”
• freedom of religion for minorities»ska ges rätten att bekänna och utöva sin religion.« (party programme ↗)“shall be given the right to profess and practice their religion.”
• dialogue before sanctions»hand positiva verkningsmedel användas, som till exempel finansiellt stöd, samarbetsprojekt, samtal och dialoger för att främja mänskliga rättigheter. Som en sista« (party programme ↗)“hand positive means are used, such as for example financial support, cooperation projects, discussions and dialogues to promote human rights. As a last”

The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.

The plan wants efforts supporting democracy and human rights to be prioritised, that Swedish tax funds do not end up with undemocratic leaders, and that the share of humanitarian aid increases. To direct Syria aid to civilians, abandon the nuclear energy agreement when Iran does not fulfil its commitments and recognise ISIS's persecution as genocide aligns with this. The programme establishes that Sweden shall be a strong voice for freedom and human rights.

• democracy and HR guide measuresdecisive»Prioritera insatser som stödjer arbetet för demokrati och mänskliga rättigheter« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Prioritise efforts that support work for democracy and human rights”
• no funds to undemocratic actors»Dina skattepengar ska inte försvinna i korruption eller hamna i fickorna på odemokratiska ledare« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Your tax money shall not vanish in corruption or end up in the pockets of undemocratic leaders”
• humanitarian support to civilians»Öka andelen humanitärt bistånd i den svenska biståndsbudgeten« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Increase the share of humanitarian aid in the Swedish aid budget”
• strong voice for human rights»Sverige ska vara en stark röst för frihet, demokrati och« (party programme ↗)“Sweden shall be a strong voice for freedom, democracy and”

The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.

The plan requires that Sweden cease financial and political support to countries and movements without genuine commitment to the rule of law, work for clear sanctions against countries with negative development and combat international terrorism and Islamism. Abandoning the JCPOA with an Iran that is not living up to its commitments, directing aid to Syria to civilians and recognizing the genocide of IS follow from these commitments. The plan furthermore argues that the pursued foreign policy has failed, which counters the committee's reasoning that the existing line is sufficient.

• conditional support to regimesdecisive»Sverige bör göra större åtskillnad i sin hållning till demokratiska värden och upphöra med finansiellt eller politiskt stöd till länder eller rörelser« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Sweden should make a greater distinction in its stance on democratic values and cease financial or political support to countries or movements”
• sanctions against authoritarian states»Sverige bör verka för tydliga sanktioner mot Turkiet, Belarus, Ryssland och andra länder med en negativ utveckling.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Sweden should work for clear sanctions against Turkey, Belarus, Russia and other countries with negative development.”
• combat Islamism»Bekämpa internationell terrorism och islamism« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Combat international terrorism and Islamism”
• no aid to Islamists»Stoppa allt bistånd till islamistiska organisationer eller regimer« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Stop all aid to Islamist organizations or regimes”