Carl-Oskar Bohlin

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. Relevant Swedish authorities are investigating the incidents, says Sweden's Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party).

New Swedish Support to Ukraine's Civil Defense

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. Civil defence has been severely neglected for a long time, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

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. "We will continue to be Sweden's most secret authority when it comes to parts of our operations," says FRA chief Björn Lyrvall.

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).