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Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister

The Defence Committee goes against Chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) and does not summon Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the committee. We have been denied this and I think that is very regrettable, says Hultqvist.

Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister

The Social Democrats want to summon Kristersson to the Defence Committee

The Social Democrats will request that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comes to the Defence Committee to answer questions about the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm, who has caused several security incidents. There are many questions that need to be answered, says Peter Hultqvist (S).

The Social Democrats want to summon Kristersson to the Defence Committee

This means the Nato operation in the Baltic Sea

The submarine incident in the Gulf of Finland has prompted a NATO summit meeting, simultaneously as the defense alliance plans a large operation in the Baltic Sea. It is clear that it is a major diplomatic marker to elevate it to a summit meeting format.

This means the Nato operation in the Baltic Sea

Security Adviser Forgot Confidential Documents

The national security adviser Henrik Landerholm forgot four classified documents at a conference center, reports DN. It is the third security incident since he took office – and the Social Democrats are considering taking action following the reports.

Security Adviser Forgot Confidential Documents

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

Peter Hultqvist, the Social Democrats' defense policy spokesperson, wants the NATO alliance to take greater responsibility for maintaining security in the Baltic Sea region. The government should take the initiative to open up for the activation of Article 4 of the NATO treaty, he says.

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

May Need More Conscripts

The Social Democrats support the government's defense decision - but had wanted to see more new conscripts faster. The party also thinks that one should consider an additional submarine.

May Need More Conscripts

The twists and turns of Ås Sivborg: This is what has happened

The National Land Survey's Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg is fired. Here are all the twists that led up to her resignation:.

The twists and turns of Ås Sivborg: This is what has happened

The Director-General: "Confident in My Assignment"

The National Land Survey's General Director Susanne Ås Sivborg has faced sharp criticism and been accused of withholding information from the government. She herself is confident in her actions.

The Director-General: "Confident in My Assignment"

Demanding more answers after meeting with the Land Survey Office

The National Land Survey's Director-General has testified before the Defence Committee since it was revealed that classified information had been leaked. But the answers were not sufficient, according to the Committee's Chairman Peter Hultqvist (S).

Demanding more answers after meeting with the Land Survey Office

Kristersson on the attack: Trying to intimidate the West

Russia's attack with an intercontinental robot is an attempt to intimidate both Ukraine and Western countries, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). They are trying to intimidate the West, but let us not be intimidated, he says.

Kristersson on the attack: Trying to intimidate the West

SD and S: Hold on to 12,000 Conscripts by 2032

The Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are critical of the fact that a Norrland infantry regiment is not included in the total defense proposal. The parties also want a goal of training 12,000 conscripts from 2032.

SD and S: Hold on to 12,000 Conscripts by 2032

Paving the way to give Gripen to Ukraine

The Government has finalized a new military support package to Ukraine worth 4. 6 billion kronor.

Paving the way to give Gripen to Ukraine

No Confidence in the Director-General

The Social Democrats do not have confidence in the head of the Agency for Psychological Defence, Magnus Hjort. The reason is Hjort's actions towards TV 4 when "The Troll Factory" was broadcast.

No Confidence in the Director-General

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Sweden's disputed military agreement with the USA has been approved by the Riksdag after a long debate. There is a common interest in getting the agreement in place as quickly as possible, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Kills the nuclear weapons debate in Sweden

The Social Democrats have got a new wording on nuclear weapons on Swedish soil due to the DCA agreement with the USA. But it does not calm the Left Party.

Kills the nuclear weapons debate in Sweden

Both silence and jubilation at the Social Democrats

Social Democrats do not appear to be on the increase, according to this evening's polling station survey. The party's election watch was silent as the figures were presented – and shortly afterwards, jubilation.

Both silence and jubilation at the Social Democrats

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén.

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

S want to see tougher action against Russian influence in the EU

In order to counter Russian attempts to influence the EU Parliament, the Social Democrats want to enable members who are suspected of crimes related to security to be suspended. .

S want to see tougher action against Russian influence in the EU