Gunnar Strömmer

Gunnar Strömmer

Minister for Justice

Ministry of Justice

“The Government will pursue an aggressive crime policy so as to bring order to Sweden. Serious violence and organised crime must be fought. At the same time, the focus will shift from perpetrator to victim and to protecting society.”

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  • New measures to strengthen Sweden’s security

    Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer
    Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer. Photo: Nadine Sohier/Government Offices

    Due to the serious security situation, there is greater need for control over who is attempting to enter Sweden and for what purposes. The Government has therefore decided to expand the mandate of the Police to intensify internal border control. This was announced at a press conference yesterday by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer.

  • Government agencies tasked with developing and intensifying counter-terrorism efforts to strengthen Sweden’s security

    Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer  and Sweden's Security Police (Säpo) chief Charlotte von Essen.
    Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer and Sweden's Security Police (Säpo) chief Charlotte von Essen. Photo: Government Offices

    The reactions following the burning of copies of the Quran have led to a deteriorating security situation. The Government has therefore decided to task several government agencies with strengthening Sweden’s ability to prevent, avert and impede terrorism and violent extremism.

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