"If the proposal becomes a reality, it will significantly worsen transparency in defense cooperation. It will make it more difficult for journalists to scrutinize the activities and provide citizens with information", says Ulrika Hyllert, Chairman of the Journalists' Association, in a comment.
In its response to the memorandum from the Ministry of Defense, the Journalists' Association rejects the proposal.
The memorandum proposes a new provision in the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act, which means that information within the framework of NATO cooperation will be covered by secrecy if it can be assumed that Sweden's ability to participate in the cooperation will be impaired if the information is disclosed. Even "harmless" information, but which Sweden is obligated to keep secret due to agreements, may then be covered by secrecy.
