Content from Carl-Oskar Bohlin
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Continued investigations of M/S Estonia
In the 2023 Spring Amending Budget, the Government proposes that the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority be allocated SEK 25 million for further investigations of the M/S Estonia in 2023. As part of its investigations, the Authority will salvage the vessel’s bow ramp and photograph and film the vehicle deck.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Ministry of Defence
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New act will stop investments in companies by foreign actors that could harm Sweden
Foreign direct investments are hugely important to Sweden’s business sector. At the same time, there are risks associated with foreign actors investing in protected activities. The Government has therefore today decided to refer a proposal to the Council on Legislation for a new act under which investments that involve security risks can be reviewed by a special screening authority and, if necessary, prohibited.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Defence , Ministry of Justice
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Additional Swedish support for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
(New version) Sweden has pledged an additional EUR 6.8 million to the response in Syria, where the earthquakes have exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis. On 12 February, 300 family tents were transported to Türkiye. To date, Sweden has contributed approximately EUR 10.1 million in support for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
Published · Updated · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence
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Sweden sends search and rescue teams to Türkiye today
Today, Thursday 9 February, Sweden has sent an additional 45 personnel and search and rescue dogs by transport aircraft to Türkiye. This joint contribution by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency and the Swedish Armed Forces is part of Sweden’s support to those affected by the devastating earthquakes, and a response to a request from Türkiye.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Ministry of Defence
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Additional SEK 30 million in humanitarian support and experts to Türkiye and Syria
In response to the humanitarian situation following the powerful earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria, the Swedish Government has taken a swift decision to provide an additional SEK 30 million in humanitarian support and to contribute experts and equipment. The Government has also authorised the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency to offer support via NATO.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence
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The Swedish Government presents new support package to Türkiye and Syria
On Tuesday 7 February, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will hold a press conference on a new support package to earthquake-stricken Türkiye and Syria.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government measures in response to earthquake in Türkiye
The Government is taking swift and resolute action in response to the earthquake that hit Türkiye and northern Syria today, through support measures and in its role as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence
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Press conference with Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Director General for the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) Charlotte Petri Gornitzka
On Monday 6 February at 17.00, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Director General for the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) Charlotte Petri Gornitzka will hold a joint press conference on Swedens support to Türkiye and Syria.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference
Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, delivered at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference in Sälen on 9 January 2023. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Minister for Civil Defence at the Hanaholmen Initiative
During the Hanaholmen Initiative in Helsinki on November 1, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin gave a speech on Swedish-Finnish cooperation for civil defence. The speech was held at Hanaholmen Konferenshotell. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Ministry of Defence