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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.
Shortcomings in supervision of explosives – to be tightened
The municipalities' control over the handling of legal explosive goods is lacking. Now the government wants to quickly introduce tightening measures to prevent criminals from getting hold of explosives.
Call to State Leaders: Dare to Act
The Government is concerned that Swedish authority heads will not show decisiveness in crisis. Over 50 authorities are now tasked with ensuring a culture of decisiveness and proactivity.
Young people may be forced to do civil duty
The Government wants to educate more civil conscripts. Now, MSB is tasked with examining how conscription for civil duty can be activated.
Sweden sends warships to NATO operation
Sweden is to contribute to NATO's new Baltic Sea operation to deter attempts to sabotage underwater cables. The contribution is to consist of up to three warships and a reconnaissance plane.
Accidents behind cable breaks – no suspicion of crime
Two new cable breaks occurred during Monday evening on internet connections between Sweden and Finland. It concerns accidents in both cases, according to Finnish authorities.
Kristersson: "Close dialogue with other countries"
Sweden is in close dialogue with several other countries about the damaged data cables in the Baltic Sea, confirms the government. .
Cable Break in the Baltic Sea May Be Sabotage
The cable break in the Baltic Sea is being investigated as suspected sabotage. It is of course potentially very serious, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party) Minister for Civil Defence.
Multiple data cables in the Baltic Sea damaged
The submarine cable C-Lion 1, which runs between Helsinki in Finland and Rostock in Germany, has been cut off. Also, a cable between Sweden and Lithuania has been damaged.
New Swedish Support to Ukraine's Civil Defense
Sweden is to support Ukraine's civil defense with approximately 40,000 protective masks, two environmental protection vessels, 24 passenger cars, a van, and a heavy truck. The government is expected to make a decision on the support package shortly.
MSB changes its name – Major General takes over
Major General Mikael Frisell becomes the new Director-General for MSB. At the same time, the authority changes its name to the Agency for Civil Defence.
UN Criticism of Sweden for Fired Climate Activist
The UN directs sharp criticism towards Sweden for how it handled the dismissal of a climate activist who worked at the Energy Agency on issues related to the country's gas supply in April, reports Dagens Nyheter. .
So you protect yourself in war - here are the new guidelines
Soon, all households will receive the new "If War Comes" brochure. You should be able to take care of yourself for at least a week, stay in a bomb shelter for a few days after a nuclear attack and make sure your pet is doing well.
Carl-Oskar Bohlin: Building a new cybersecurity center
Sweden's cybersecurity center (NCSC) is to be reformed, function better and become more open. "Sweden's most secret authority", FRA, is given the responsibility for the work.
84 million to save cultural heritage in war
Evacuation magazine and secure transports should be prepared to rescue museum objects and other parts of the cultural heritage in the event of war. In next year's budget, the government allocates 19 million kronor to "preparedness planning" for the cultural heritage.
Sweden prepares to withstand an attack
The Government wants to allocate 15 billion annually to strengthen civil defense from 2028. The investment is intended to prepare Sweden to withstand the initial consequences of an armed attack.
The new government will hold for two terms
Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.
Denmark establishes three new ministerial posts
Denmark establishes three new ministerial posts, announces the country's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) at a press conference on Wednesday. It concerns a European Minister, a Green Minister and a Minister for Preparedness and Security.
Sweden to Develop Plans for Mass Evacuation
Sweden needs to develop plans for mass evacuation to be used in the event of war. Geographical areas expected to be particularly vulnerable are now being identified.
Head of MSB Quits – Becomes Governor
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency's Director-General Charlotte Petri Gornitzka is leaving prematurely – and becomes Governor of Gotland. The Government is now seeking an MSB chief with a military background.
Social Democrats report Bohlin - S wants to see the cards on the table
The Social Democrats are reporting the Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU). .
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