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Ten countries gathered to strengthen civil protection and resilience
On 6 September, the Regional Civil Protection Forum was held in Vilnius, Lithuania. A joint statement was issued in conjunction with the forum. Sweden was represented by Johan Berggren, State Secretary to Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
Published · Article from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Major investments in Sweden’s military defence expansion
In its 2025 Budget Bill, the Government proposes additional funding worth SEK 13 billion to Sweden’s military defence, including upward adjustments and previous decisions. This corresponds to an increase of 10 per cent compared with 2024. The proposal means that appropriations for military defence amount to SEK 138 billion for 2025. For the coming defence decision period 2025–2030, the Government proposes over SEK 170 billion in additional funding. This is a significant increase in resources aimed at implementing measures in the upcoming bill Total Defence 2025–2030. With these increases, defence expenditure for 2025 is forecast to be equivalent to approximately 2.4 per cent of GDP according to NATO’s definition, and equivalent to approximately 2.6 per cent in 2028.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish and Finnish ministers to undertake joint visits
Swedish and Finnish ministers will undertake a number of joint visits on the afternoon of 16 September. Media representatives are welcome to take part in the visits. Contact the relevant press contacts for more information, see below. Note that the list is subject to change.
Published · Article from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Andreas Carlson, Anna Tenje, Benjamin Dousa, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Elisabeth Svantesson, Erik Slottner, Gunnar Strömmer, Jakob Forssmed, Jessica Rosencrantz, Johan Forssell, Johan Pehrson, Lotta Edholm, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Mats Persson, Niklas Wykman, Pål Jonson, Parisa Liljestrand, Paulina Brandberg, Peter Kullgren, Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Employment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Prime Minister's Office
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New military support package to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities
Today, 9 September, the Swedish Government presented Sweden’s 17th military support package to Ukraine. The package, worth SEK 4.6 billion, meets Ukraine’s military needs and creates freedom of action for the future. It includes donations of materiel, direct procurement, material units and financial contributions.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish Government Offices Yearbook 2023
How many people work at the Government Offices? What was the central government budget like last year? How many acts and ordinances were issued last year? The answer to these and other questions can be found in the Swedish Government Offices Yearbook 2023.
Published · Information material from Government Offices, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Employment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Prime Minister's Office
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Pål Jonson signs Joint Declaration on defence cooperation with Czech Republic
Mr Pål Jonson, Minister for Defence, Sweden, today had a bilateral meeting with Ms Jana Černochová, Minister for Defence, Czech Republic, during the security conference GLOBSEC Forum, which is taking place from 30 August to 1 September in Prague. A Joint Declaration on the Enhancement of Defence Cooperation was signed.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Key acts and ordinances entering into force around the second half of 2024
This compilation contains a selection of acts and ordinances – both new and amended – that enter into force around the second half of 2024.
Published · Information material from Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Employment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Prime Minister's Office
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Letter of Intent signed between Sweden and Moldova
On Tuesday, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin signed a Letter of Intent on strengthened defence cooperation between Sweden and Moldova.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Defence policy direction for cooperation with countries in the Indo-Pacific region
This defence policy direction describes the Government’s ambition to develop its defence engagement and cooperation with partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
Published · Information material from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson and Carl-Oskar Bohlin to visit Romania and Moldova
On 19–20 August, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will visit Romania and Moldova. The aim is to strengthen relations and cooperation between Sweden and these countries on military and civil defence.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Focus on security and cooperation when Japan’s Minister of Defense visited Sweden
The security situation has deteriorated in both the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions in recent years. When Japan’s Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara met with Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson in Stockholm on 25 July, discussions included deepened cooperation to tackle these challenges.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Japan’s Minister of Defense visits Sweden
On 25 July, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will receive a visit from Japan’s Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara for a bilateral meeting at the Maritime Museum in Stockholm.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden has taken part in NATO Summit for the first time as full member
On 9–11 July, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in the NATO Summit in Washington DC together with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The member states agreed on new support to Ukraine and measures to strengthen NATO’s capability for deterrence and defence. NATO also celebrated its 75th anniversary during the summit.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden enters into partnership with the state of New York
On 12 July, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson signed a Letter of Intent concerning security cooperation between Sweden and the U.S. state of New York. The cooperation will be mainly between the Swedish Armed Forces and the New York National Guard as part of the United States’ State Partnership Program (SPP).
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden to join a drone cooperation for Ukraine
Sweden will enter a coalition together with eleven other countries, which, through joint procurement, will support Ukraine’s armed forces with unmanned aerial vehicles – drones. Systems training may also be included.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New Nordic cooperation for accessible airspace
The Nordic countries are entering into a cooperation to promote access to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden’s airspace for NATO’s air operations. On 9 July, a declaration of cooperation was signed by the countries’ defence ministers in connection with the NATO Summit in Washington DC.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden attends first NATO Summit as member of the defence Alliance
On 9–11 July, NATO’s 32 member countries are gathering for the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Sweden is represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The Summit is the first one Sweden is attending as a full member of the defence Alliance.
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Sweden’s national security – for a safer and more secure Sweden in uncertain times
The Government has adopted Sweden’s new national security strategy, which includes five guiding principles for management of Sweden’s security. It constitutes the framework for the Government’s work on national security until 2030.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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National security strategy
Based on our national security interests, the international situation and Sweden’s strength and assets, this strategy establishes that safeguarding Sweden’s national security is the Government’s most important task and top priority. Sweden must rapidly strengthen its capability to prevent and deal with the various threats and risks that are described in this strategy.
Published · Information material from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden’s first defence and security space strategy
On 4 July, the Government adopted Sweden’s first defence and security space strategy − The role of space in a new security environment.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence