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After Chaos Scenes: "Now We're Reviewing the Penalties"

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) condemns the scandalous scenes in the Stockholm derby that had to be interrupted. And opens up for changes to the penalties for violence in the stands.

After Chaos Scenes: "Now We're Reviewing the Penalties"

The Police Union: Politicians were too slow

The Police Union's chairperson Katharina von Sydow is not surprised that a larger proportion of serious crimes are not being solved. "It takes time to build up the crime-fighting capability and unfortunately, politicians were far too slow in realizing the problems that the police shortage entails", she says.

The Police Union: Politicians were too slow

The Legislative Council Criticizes Government Proposal Harshly

The Legislation Council criticizes several parts of the government's proposal that authorities, municipalities, and schools should be forced to share information with the police to better combat crime. Parts of it are rejected, reports Altinget and Ekot.

The Legislative Council Criticizes Government Proposal Harshly

More Suspects to be Identified with DNA

Biometric data, such as fingerprints and DNA samples, will be collected to a greater extent from suspects. The police will also be allowed to use genealogy databases to solve certain serious crimes, according to the government.

More Suspects to be Identified with DNA

Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"

From zero to 42. The number of children who are brought to court with a summons has increased dramatically after a legislative change last year.

Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"

Strömmer wants to see "really long" sentences for young people

The Sweden Democrats' proposal for life imprisonment for 15-year-olds who commit particularly serious crimes is to be negotiated with the government, according to the Sweden Democrats. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) believes it is too early to take a stance on the issue.

Strömmer wants to see "really long" sentences for young people

Suspected dangerous object was pyrotechnics

The police and national bomb squad were alerted to a courtyard in Malmö at 3 pm on Friday after a suspected hazardous object was found. Three streets were blocked off and residents in the vicinity were advised not to go out.

Suspected dangerous object was pyrotechnics

More criminals to be caught abroad

The Government wants several authorities to do more to tackle criminals abroad who operate in Sweden. I hope this will result in us simply seeing more criminal leaders being detected, arrested, prosecuted, and punished for the serious crimes they commit, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

More criminals to be caught abroad

Streams about "chat control": Must take time

After more than two years, EU countries still cannot agree on the disputed proposal to combat child abuse on the internet. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) is not giving up yet.

Streams about "chat control": Must take time

Shooting at Israeli company linked to Iran

A boy is suspected of the shooting at an Israeli company in Gothenburg on Thursday. The event is linked, according to P4 Gothenburg, to Iran and the previous shootings against Israel's embassy in Stockholm.

Shooting at Israeli company linked to Iran

Strömmer: Very Reckless Violence

Two shootings at two different shopping centers – within a span of just a few days. It is a very ruthless violence that no society can accept, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Strömmer: Very Reckless Violence

Strömmer: Understands criticism of Åkesson

The guest list at Jimmie Åkesson's wedding may have damaged the police's fight against gang crime, according to the Police Union. Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) has understanding for the criticism against the SD leader.

Strömmer: Understands criticism of Åkesson

Man shot in mall during lunch hour

A man in his 30s was shot in a shopping mall in Sollentuna on Wednesday. Several shots were fired, according to witnesses.

Man shot in mall during lunch hour

Strömmer: "The Shooting Shakes the Society"

Two 14-year-olds are suspected of being involved in a shooting at a shopping center in Kungsbacka over the weekend. It's clear that such a shooting shakes a community, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Strömmer: "The Shooting Shakes the Society"

Cousin marriages proposed to be banned in 2026

The government's investigator proposes that cousin marriages be prohibited. Foreign cousin marriages should not be recognized in Sweden either.

Cousin marriages proposed to be banned in 2026

Åkesson on the motorcycle top: A failure

Despite the information being available within the party, the SD leader was unaware that one of his wedding guests had ties to the criminal motorcycle gang environment. This is what Jimmie Åkesson claims in P1 Morning.

Åkesson on the motorcycle top: A failure

Shop employee shot in mall – one arrested

A store employee was shot and injured at the shopping center Kungsmässan in Kungsbacka on Sunday afternoon. Someone started running and people screamed hysterically and cried, says Louise Hansen, who was on the scene, to Göteborgs-Posten.

Shop employee shot in mall – one arrested

"Serious Tasks"

Three Swedish citizens are suspected of involvement in an explosion near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen during the night. These are of course serious allegations, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

"Serious Tasks"

Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"

The event at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on Tuesday was a shooting, confirms the police. The government is now in contact with the police and the Danish government.

Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"

Over 100 landlords ignore mold and pests

A review has revealed that over 100 landlords in 85 municipalities do not address problems in houses where tenants live with damp, mold, pests, and cut-off electricity, according to a review conducted by [Hem & Hyra and SVT News. ](https://www.

Over 100 landlords ignore mold and pests

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

The government plane with several ministers on board was forced to turn back on its way to an important meeting in Ankara last week, writes Expressen. .

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

Despite Heavy Criticism: Proposal for Anonymous Witnesses

It will be allowed to testify anonymously in Sweden. The government and SD are submitting a bill despite severe criticism.

Despite Heavy Criticism: Proposal for Anonymous Witnesses

More people will be forced to provide information to the police

Authorities, municipalities, and schools will be forced to share information with the police. Social services and healthcare will be exempt from the obligation, but will still be required to disclose more information than they do today.

More people will be forced to provide information to the police

Three gang-linked HVB homes have been shut down

Three of the HVB homes that the police have pointed out for having criminal connections have been closed. This says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) after Thursday's meeting with Ivo, the police, and the Economic Crime Authority.

Three gang-linked HVB homes have been shut down