On November 23, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson invites the media to a press conference, following the meeting with defence ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries at Karlberg Palace.
The Government is currently overhauling criminal policy. More forceful measures are necessary in light of the heinous acts of violence in recent weeks. The measures now being implemented include preventive surveillance, double sentences, stop and search zones, sentences with extended parole ineligibility and knowledge exchange with other countries.
Fighting between Israel and the terrorist organisation Hamas has now continued without interruption since the horrific attacks by Hamas on 7 October. Hundreds of civilian men, women and children were killed and more than 200 civilians, including children and older people, were taken hostage and are now being held captive in Gaza.
Read about what Sweden’s path to NATO membership involves, why Sweden has applied for NATO membership and what membership will mean for Sweden.
Sweden’s migration policy is undergoing a paradigm shift. The Government is intensifying its efforts to reduce, in full compliance with Sweden’s international commitments, the number of migrants coming irregularly to Sweden. Labour immigration fraud and abuses must be stopped and the ‘shadow society’ combated
Information about the Government’s measures to strengthen Sweden’s security, protect Swedish citizens and safeguard Swedish economic interests in light of the serious security situation is available here.
Today, the Government is presenting the Budget Bill for 2024 to the Riksdag. The proposals in the budget aim to address Sweden’s most acute problems. This includes combating inflation and managing its effects through assistance to households and the welfare system. Defence and the judicial system will also receive substantial investments to make Sweden safer and more secure. The reforms in the budget total SEK 39 billion next year. The budget is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats.
Published · Updated · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Published · Updated · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs