National Security Council (Sweden)
| Nationella Säkerhetsrådet | |
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| Formed | November 10, 2022 |
| Headquarters | Rosenbad |
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| Parent agency | Government of Sweden |
The National Security Council of Sweden is the body under the Swedish government in which matters of national security are discussed and security cooperation between different departments organized. A number of other countries also have similar councils, many of these serving as inspiration for the decision to establish the Swedish National Security Council.[1][2]
Composition[edit]
The National Security Council is chaired by the Prime Minister and consists of cabinet ministers. These are: The Minister of Justice, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Civil Defence and the Minister of Finance. Other leaders of political parties that are members of the government also become members of the council.[3]
History and function[edit]
The National Security Councils creation was first announced by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in his Declaration of Government held on 18 October 2022. The proposal to create one had however existed for many years and a Political Security Council had existed since the premiership of Stefan Löfven.[4][5] On 10 November 2022 Henrik Landerholm was appointed as the first National Security Advisor to the Government and tasked with advicing the prime minister on how the council could be structured and operate.[6][7]
The National Security Council ordinarily convenes every other week under the Prime Minister's chairmanship. It may however meet more often if required, such as in a state of emergency. The role of the council is to make it easier for cabinet ministers to inform each other and the prime minister on matters of national security and cooperate operations between their departments regarding national security.[8]
National Security Advisor[edit]
The National Security Advisor to the Government of Sweden (Swedish: Regeringens Nationella Säkerhetsrådgivare) is the official responsible for assisting and advicing the National Security Council and the Prime Minister, as well as managing the Councils affairs. They shall also provide analysis and information to the council.[9]
| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | Prime Minister | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrik Landerholm (born 1963) | 10 November 2022 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Moderate | Ulf Kristersson (M) | ||
References[edit]
- ^ TTText (2022-11-10). "Regeringen har utsett säkerhetsrådgivare". Dagens industri (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (2023-02-15). "Utrikesdeklarationen 2023". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (2023-09-14). "Regeringskansliets arbete med nationell säkerhet". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (2022-10-18). "Regeringsförklaringen den 18 oktober 2022". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "Inrätta ett nationellt säkerhetsråd (Motion 2019/20:2110 av Maria Nilsson (L))". www.riksdagen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (2022-11-10). "Regeringen utser Henrik Landerholm till nationell säkerhetsrådgivare". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Nyheter, S. V. T. (2022-11-10). "Henrik Landerholm ny nationell säkerhetsrådgivare". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (2023-09-14). "Regeringskansliets arbete med nationell säkerhet". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Larsson/TT, Lars; TT (2022-11-10). "Han blir Sveriges första säkerhetsrådgivare". Göteborgs-Posten (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.