A debate in the Swedish newspaper *Dagens Nyheter* highlights a critical state of the nation’s labor market policy, likened to a severely underfunded defense sector. Three labor market experts argue the current policies are depleted due to prolonged underinvestment. They presented proposals to representatives from both employers and employees, discovering a surprising degree of consensus on necessary changes. Despite this agreement among key stakeholders, the experts question the delay in political action. The article emphasizes a perceived inaction from policymakers despite clear needs and shared understanding within the labor market itself. The authors call for immediate attention and implementation of solutions to address the identified deficiencies.