This is according to Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) and Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M). On Friday, the two ministers held a first roundtable discussion with representatives of "Cultural Sweden", the police, the Armed Forces and others. They presented proposals from the Moderates.
We want to give a government assignment to the Swedish Council for Crime Prevention to systematically map the problem and see how culture can be used as a force to prevent radicalization, extremism and recruitment into criminal networks, said Gunnar Strömmer.
What financial muscle is available for arts work for young offenders in prisons? Isn't that an urgent question?
That work is ongoing, but an important part of today's meeting was of course to discuss how we can do more, said Gunnar Strömmer, who, however, did not promise more money.
When it comes to lowering barriers to broaden participation in cultural life, all governments have failed, according to Parisa Liljestrand.
We are doing a number of things in the areas where we see the greatest need. But based on today's discussions, we will see what more can be done.
