Content about combating terrorism
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Official visit to Türkiye cancelled
Due to technical issues with Sweden’s state aircraft, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer were unfortunately re-directed back to Stockholm, Arlanda. This was purely a safety measure and neither passengers nor crew were in danger.
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National strategy against violent extremism and terrorism – prevent, avert, protect and manage, Government Communication 2023/24:56
The Government has prepared a new comprehensive national strategy against violent extremism and terrorism and, in the budget, has prioritised measures that reinforce national security in order to provide a long-term focus for efforts in Sweden locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Published · Legal document from Ministry of Justice
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Meeting on strategy against violent extremism and terrorism
In December, Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer held a meeting with representatives of a number of government agencies, academia and municipalities to discuss a new comprehensive strategy against violent extremism and terrorism. The Government had previously announced that a new strategy against violent extremism and terrorism would be drafted.
Published · Article from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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National strategy against violent extremism and terrorism - prevent, avert, protect and manage
Brochure in pdf format presenting a new comprehensive national strategy against violent extremism and terrorism.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Justice
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“How we are protecting Sweden from violent extremism and terrorism”
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch, Minister for Employment and Integration Johan Pehrson and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer, opinion piece, Dagens industri, 8 January 2024.
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Prevent, avert, protect and manage: new national strategy against violent extremism and terrorism
The Government has adopted a new comprehensive national strategy against violent extremism and terrorism. The Government is also tasking the Swedish Security Service, the Swedish Police, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency and the Swedish Centre for Preventing Violent Extremism (under the auspices of the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention) with taking measures to incorporate the strategy into their activities.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Justice, Prime Minister's Office
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Enhanced national collaboration and coordination to prevent violent extremism
Sweden is facing a deteriorating security situation, with an increased threat of attacks by terrorists and violent extremists. This situation requires additional measures, not least in efforts to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism. The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention will therefore be tasked with enhancing collaboration between government agencies and other relevant actors to prevent radicalisation and the spread of violent extremism. This assignment will be carried out as part of the activities of the Council’s Swedish Centre for Preventing Violent Extremism.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Swedish Security Service raises terror threat level
The Swedish Security Service has raised the terrorist threat level from level 3 (‘elevated’) to level 4 (‘high’) on a 5-level scale. In light of the deteriorating security situation, the Government is working intensively and constantly to take the necessary measures.
Published · Article from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Review of Public Order Act to strengthen Sweden’s security
The Government has decided to appoint an Inquiry Chair to examine whether Sweden’s security could be considered when examining permit applications and setting conditions for public gatherings under the Public Order Act.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Government agencies tasked with developing and intensifying counter-terrorism efforts to strengthen Sweden’s security
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.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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More effective regulations under the Aliens Act in cases involving security considerations
The Government has decided to refer proposals to the Council on Legislation. Under these proposals, it would be possible to withdraw a residence permit if it can be assumed that the person will carry out state-sponsored corporate espionage or activities related to terrorism.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry of Justice
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Participation in a terrorist organisation to be a punishable offence
Today, the Government proposed that participation in – and financing participation in – a terrorist organisation should be a punishable offence. This means that Sweden will have a new powerful tool to combat terrorism.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Proposal: participation in a terrorist organisation to be a punishable offence
The Government has proposed that participation in – or financing participation in – a terrorist organisation should be a punishable offence. This would further strengthen the criminal law framework to counter the threat posed by terrorism.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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JHA: First informal ministerial meeting in Sweden of Presidency of the Council of the EU
On 26–27 January, Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer and Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard will lead the first informal ministerial meeting of the Presidency in Sweden. The agenda includes EU migration policy, the fight against organised crime and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry of Justice
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Action against terrorist material online
The Government decided today to refer a proposal to the Council on Legislation aimed at giving the Swedish Police Authority more effective tools to prevent terrorist content being spread online. The legislative proposal complements an EU regulation in this area.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Constitutional amendment offers greater possibilities to combat terrorism
A constitutional amendment that enters into force on 1 January 2023 will allow limitations on freedom of association for groups engaged in terrorism. This means that Sweden will be able to combat terrorism in new and broader ways.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Reintroduced temporary internal border controls
The Government has decided to prolong border controls at Sweden’s internal borders from 12 November 2022 to 11 May 2023. The decision is based on the Government’s assessment that there is a serious threat to public order and internal security in Sweden. The current decision on internal border controls expires at midnight tonight.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Swedish Statement at the Security Council Open Briefing on Non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
National Statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Open Briefing on Non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Wednesday, 28 June 2017, New York.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden's national counter-terrorism strategy, Skr. 2011/12:73
Published · Updated · Legal document from Ministry of Justice