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Like Landerholm Affair: Who Covered it Up?

After the indictment against the Prime Minister's former security policy adviser Henrik Landerholm, it must be clarified who in the Government Offices has wanted to cover up what has happened. This is the opinion of the Social Democrats' defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist.

Like Landerholm Affair: Who Covered it Up?

Found secret documents – received money from extremist

The Government's former security adviser Henrik Landerholm is being prosecuted for gross negligence with confidential information, reports Dagens Nyheter. According to the indictment, the person who found the forgotten documents "can be linked to the violent extremist environment".

Found secret documents – received money from extremist

Swedish MP Anna Starbrink's MSB Appointment Sparks Controversy

The Liberal's Member of Parliament Anna Starbrink is the new Director-General at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). The employment documents were drawn up even before she applied for the job, reports Aftonbladet.

Swedish MP Anna Starbrink's MSB Appointment Sparks Controversy

Deepseek in the Parliament – not in the Government Offices

The AI service Deepseek is not allowed to be used in the Government Offices – but in the Parliament it's free to use, reports Altinget. .

Deepseek in the Parliament – not in the Government Offices

Landerholm's forgotten documents concerned national security

The confidential document that the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm forgot at a conference center concerns Sweden's security, writes Expressen. .

Landerholm's forgotten documents concerned national security

The Left Party Reports the Prime Minister: "Not a Hot Dog Stand"

Over 150 vacant jobs at the Government Offices were advertised solely on an iPad behind locked doors. Now the Left Party is reporting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) to the Constitutional Committee.

The Left Party Reports the Prime Minister: "Not a Hot Dog Stand"

The Government Offices advertised via internal iPad

Over 150 services to the Government Offices in Stockholm were announced solely via an iPad in the Government Offices' hall. A place that only individuals with access cards can access.

The Government Offices advertised via internal iPad

Henrik Landerholm Caused Another Incident

The former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm has caused yet another security incident. In December, he lost his access card and his service card, reports Dagens Nyheter.

Henrik Landerholm Caused Another Incident

The Minister: The Swedish Maritime Administration's situation is worrying

The Swedish Transport Agency is planning drastic cutbacks to manage this year's budget – including closing helicopter bases and taking an icebreaker out of service. Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson says it is "of utmost importance that the core of the Swedish Transport Agency's essential services maintains a satisfactory level".

The Minister: The Swedish Maritime Administration's situation is worrying

The Prime Minister about Landerholm: "I feel safe"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) continues to be pressed about the revelation surrounding Henrik Landerholm, who mishandled secret and sensitive material. It is my recollection that I was informed on two occasions about what had happened, says Kristersson.

The Prime Minister about Landerholm: "I feel safe"

Jonson: Increased tempo is required in the defense industry

Sweden is preparing itself in an increasingly difficult security situation. To maintain a high tempo in the buildup requires an efficient defense industry, notes Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M).

Jonson: Increased tempo is required in the defense industry

Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB

The Liberals' member of parliament and member of the defense committee, Anna Starbrink, has been appointed by the government as the new director-general of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). Starbrink will take office on February 24.

Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB

The Government is Demanded to Answer Questions about the Land Survey Office

The Constitutional Committee (KU) demands answers to several questions from the government about the security breaches at the National Land Survey, writes Expressen. .

The Government is Demanded to Answer Questions about the Land Survey Office

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Soldiers train on Stockholm's streets

The Defence Forces will practice defending the capital. Therefore, soldiers will be seen on Stockholm's streets on February 14-15.

Soldiers train on Stockholm's streets

The Decision: The Parliamentary Ombudsman Does Not Investigate the Landerholm Affair

The JO (Constitutional Committee) will not proceed with the complaint about the Government Offices' handling of the Landerholm affair. This is because the matter is already being investigated in the Riksdag.

The Decision: The Parliamentary Ombudsman Does Not Investigate the Landerholm Affair

We want to see emergency measures against the wave of violence

The Left Party demands an acute pot of ten billion kronor for rapid interventions against the ongoing wave of violence. We lack the safety net needed to prevent young people from being drawn into gang crime, says party leader Nooshi Dadgostar.

We want to see emergency measures against the wave of violence

Then comes the verdict on the notifications against Kristersson

All opposition parties have filed a complaint with the Constitutional Committee against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) following the developments surrounding the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm. One can probably guess that there will be interrogations in one or some of these cases, says Constitutional Committee member Hans Ekström (S).

Then comes the verdict on the notifications against Kristersson

Expert: Investigate Kristersson in the Landerholm Case

The Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) should initiate an investigation of its own into why Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) did not ensure that the now former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm's suspected negligence with confidential information was reported to the police. This is the opinion of freedom of expression and secrecy expert, journalist Nils Funcke in an article on DN Debatt.

Expert: Investigate Kristersson in the Landerholm Case

Now the Constitutional Committee is also reporting Ulf Kristersson

The Social Democrats are reporting Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Constitutional Committee following the developments surrounding Henrik Landerholm. According to the party's defense policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist, there are question marks surrounding the recruitment.

Now the Constitutional Committee is also reporting Ulf Kristersson

Sweden terminates tax agreement with Russia

The Government has terminated an agreement with Russia on double taxation, which will cease to apply on February 10, according to a press release from the Government Offices. This will make it more difficult for companies in Russia to trade with companies in Sweden and invest in Sweden, according to the text.

Sweden terminates tax agreement with Russia

She becomes acting national security adviser

Annika Brändström has been appointed as acting national security adviser, after Henrik Landerholm left the position on Monday. At the same time, the Government Offices announced that Brändström, as deputy national security adviser, would temporarily perform his duties.

She becomes acting national security adviser

Breivik lost in appeal against solitary confinement

The terrorist convicted mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has once again lost his lawsuit against the Norwegian state. But the Norwegian will not give up and will appeal to the Supreme Court, says his lawyer.

Breivik lost in appeal against solitary confinement