Content about civil defence
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Minister for Civil Defence visits Ukraine – statement of intent signed and civil support package presented
Sweden and Ukraine yesterday signed a Statement of Intent on closer collaboration in the areas of civil protection and national resilience. Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin also presented a civil support package that the Government intends to approve. The package includes approximately 40 000 protective face masks, worth SEK 100 million, from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, and two environmental protection vessels and additional materiel from the Swedish Coast Guard.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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New total defence resolution for a stronger Sweden
(New version) The Government has now presented a Total Defence Bill for the period 2025–2030. It includes substantial reinforcements of the total defence. Additional funding over SEK 170 billion will be allocated to the military defence and SEK 37.5 billion to the civil defence through 2030. These are historically large investments. Defence expenditures will therefore already reach 2.6 per cent of GDP in 2028.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Prime Minister to meet new NATO Secretary General and hold joint press conference
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October. Following the meeting, they will hold a joint press conference.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Ten countries gathered to strengthen civil protection and resilience
On 6 September, the Regional Civil Protection Forum was held in Vilnius, Lithuania. A joint statement was issued in conjunction with the forum. Sweden was represented by Johan Berggren, State Secretary to Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
Published · Article from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Letter of Intent signed between Sweden and Moldova
On Tuesday, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin signed a Letter of Intent on strengthened defence cooperation between Sweden and Moldova.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson and Carl-Oskar Bohlin to visit Romania and Moldova
On 19–20 August, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will visit Romania and Moldova. The aim is to strengthen relations and cooperation between Sweden and these countries on military and civil defence.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden’s national security – for a safer and more secure Sweden in uncertain times
The Government has adopted Sweden’s new national security strategy, which includes five guiding principles for management of Sweden’s security. It constitutes the framework for the Government’s work on national security until 2030.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden’s first defence and security space strategy
On 4 July, the Government adopted Sweden’s first defence and security space strategy − The role of space in a new security environment.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Prime Minister hosted Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
Friday 31 May, Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson took part.
Published · Article from Ebba Busch, Elisabeth Svantesson, Johan Pehrson, Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Joint statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
At the third Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm on 31 May, the Prime Ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland and the Presidents of Ukraine and Finland issued the following statement:
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Declaration adopted during Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the heads of state and government of the other Nordic countries taking part.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden enters into security cooperation agreement with Ukraine
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed an agreement on bilateral security cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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President Zelenskyy takes part in Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Sweden to take part in a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit hosted by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to host Nordic summit on security and defence
On Friday 31 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will host a Nordic summit with the President of Finland and the heads of government of Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Strategic Direction for Defence Innovation
Innovative emerging and disruptive technologies that benefit defence and security are of central importance amid the intensifying political, ideological and economic tensions shaping the international situation. The Government is now presenting a strategic approach for defence innovation that collects and clarifies political ambitions and measures going forward. This strategic approach creates conditions to accelerate and mutually strengthen innovation in the military and civilian sectors, contributing to Sweden’s defence capability and innovative capacity, increased competitiveness and enhanced security.
Published · Information material from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Carl-Oskar Bohlin in Washington on 9 May
Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin at a seminar on 9 May 2024, arranged by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with a meeting arranged by the United States for senior NATO officials responsible for resilience. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin in Washington D.C. to strengthen cooperation on total defence and cyber security
On 6–10 May, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin and State Secretary Johan Berggren are visiting Washington D.C., where the aim is to strengthen transatlantic relations and deepen cooperation with the US on total defence and cybersecurity.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish Defence Commission submits final report on military defence: Strengthened defence capability, Sweden as an Ally
On Friday, 26 April 2024, the Swedish Defence Commission submitted its final report on the development of the military defence, Strengthened defence capability, Sweden as an Ally, to Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Carl-Oskar Bohlin at the Summit for Democracy 2024
Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin at the Summit for Democracy in Seoul, South Korea, 18 March 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Carl-Oskar Bohlin to visit South Korea and Singapore
On 17–22 March, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will travel to South Korea and Singapore. The programme includes bilateral meetings focusing on total defence and cybersecurity, and Mr Bohlin will also represent Sweden at the Summit for Democracy in South Korea.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence