Social Democracy

Strongly agree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Many social democrats support increased international cooperation and multilateralism, including the creation of a European military defense system. This position is in line with the social democratic emphasis on diplomacy and collective security. For example, the Party of European Socialists (PES) has called for a common European defense policy and greater cooperation among EU member states in defense matters. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Decrease

Social democrats often advocate for decreased military spending in favor of increased social welfare programs and public services. For example, the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has called for a reduction in military spending and a focus on diplomacy and development aid. However, this position may vary depending on the specific context and perceived threats to national security. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Social democrats generally prioritize fiscal responsibility and may support increasing military spending only after addressing budget deficits and ensuring adequate funding for social welfare programs. For example, the UK's Labour Party under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown pursued a policy of fiscal prudence while also increasing military spending in response to specific threats, such as terrorism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Social democrats may be satisfied with the current level of military spending if it is deemed necessary for national defense and international peacekeeping efforts, and if it does not detract from social welfare programs. However, this position is not universally held among social democrats, and opinions may vary depending on the specific context and priorities of individual parties or politicians. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Increase

Social democracy generally prioritizes social welfare and equality over military spending. However, social democrats may support increased military spending if it is necessary for national defense or international peacekeeping efforts. For example, the Swedish Social Democratic Party has historically supported a strong national defense, but this support is not a core tenet of social democracy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.