Civil defence

Civil defence and related efforts are based on society’s crisis preparedness and aimed at defending the population, safeguarding the most important societal functions and contributing to the Swedish Armed Forces’ ability to respond to an armed attack – before and during heightened alert and during war.

Responsible for civil defence

Responsible minister

Carl-Oskar Bohlin Minister for Civil Defence

Responsible ministry

News about civil defence

  • Investments in civil defence and crisis preparedness in the autumn budget

    The Budget Bill for 2024.
    The Budget Bill for 2024. Photo: Government Offices of Sweden.

    In light of the serious security environment, the Government has proposed a number of investments in civil defence and crisis preparedness in the Budget Bill for 2024 and the autumn amending budget for 2023.

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