The will to defend is strong, and Swedish psychological defense is in good shape, according to Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M). But the government wants to sharpen its ability to counter disinformation and influence campaigns.
Swedish politicsIt was "extremely unpleasant" to be persecuted and called a child murderer by a group of protesters last year. This is what Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defence, said at the trial in which four people are charged with harassment. "I feel that I am being violated," he said.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates are heading to the polls promising to save and equip the country's shooting ranges. Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, told TT that the shooting ranges are important "in light of the serious security situation."
Swedish politicsSweden will soon get a new warning system - SE-Alert. A VMA can be sent to all mobile phones in the affected area within a few seconds in the event of an acute danger.
SwedenThe Coast Guard will receive heavier weapons, and some boats will be equipped with machine guns. This is important to be able to meet the threat that already exists against Coast Guard vessels today, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defense.
Swedish politicsA heating plant in western Sweden was the target of an attempted "destructive attack" by a pro-Russian activist group in spring 2025. The attack failed but, according to Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, it shows a change in Russia's modus operandi.
Swedish politicsRussia threatens countries that board ships from the Russian "shadow fleet". But Sweden will continue to uphold international maritime law, says Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M).
Swedish politicsThe Coast Guard has boarded a suspected false-flag vessel in Swedish waters. The vessel, which is transporting grain, is on Ukraine's sanctions list. Much about the vessel remains unclear and needs to be established, said the Coast Guard's press officer, Mattias Lindholm, to TT.
SwedenSweden and a number of allied countries will cooperate to manage large population movements in the Baltic Sea region in the event of a crisis or war. This could, for example, involve evacuations from the Baltic states or Finland.
SwedenNow companies and organizations receive their own version of the brochure "If Crisis or War Comes".
SwedenThe state is ordering 20,000 protective masks for personnel in critical sectors, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, said at the People and Defense National Conference.
Swedish politicsCarl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defence, welcomes the fact that the Swedish Accident Investigation Board has presented its conclusions on the sinking of the Estonia.
Swedish politicsSweden's civil defence will receive an addition of three billion kronor in the autumn budget. This as a consequence of the security situation in our part of the world having continued to deteriorate, says responsible minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party).
Swedish politicsThe issue of ministers' and members of parliament's security has become highly topical after the recent incidents surrounding demonstrations at the parliament. The government now wants to review different laws, among other things, to give the police increased powers to change the time and place of demonstrations.
Swedish politicsMinister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) is inviting all party group leaders to a meeting about the recent incidents in connection with demonstrations at the parliament.
Swedish politicsTwo party leaders want the police to do more to protect Members of Parliament from Palestine activists. The police should consider whether it is suitable to allow these activists to get so close to our workplaces, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Swedish politicsIn a post on X, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party), Minister for Civil Defence, states that he was harassed by Palestine activists on Monday evening. "A group of people with antisocial dominant behavior started harassing me, which resulted in me simply not being able to get home," Bohlin writes in the post.
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