Additionally, it would want to make asylums laws more restrictive and to abolish the "track change system", which allows rejected asylum seekers to apply for work permits.[57] Kristersson proposed that the state should set a price threshold for energy bills.[58] The Sweden Democrats campaigned on lowering the asylum migration "close to zero".[59] Åkesson also stated his support for stricter work permits.[60] In August, the Sweden Democrats surged in opinion polls due to their tough stance on crime and immigration, surpassing the Moderate Party.[9][61][62]