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…2026-02-18 Add evening analysis articles covering: - Utrikesdeklarationen 2026 with Ukraine focus - 7 government propositions including new weapons law - 5 committee reports on security, immigration, taxation - SOU report on asset-based crime fighting - Council on Organised Crime focus on juvenile offenders - Opposition scrutiny via 10 written questions and 6 motions 14 language versions generated with proper RTL support. News indexes and sitemap regenerated. Co-authored-by: Copilot <[email protected]>
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Adds the 2026-02-18 “Evening Analysis” article (multi-language) and updates the multilingual news index pages to include/reorder the new item and adjust structured-data counts.
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2026-02-18-evening-analysis-*.htmlarticle pages. - Update
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| news/index.html | Adds 2026-02-18 evening analysis entry; updates JSON-LD item list and article metadata array. |
| news/index_sv.html | Same as above for Swedish index. |
| news/index_da.html | Same as above for Danish index. |
| news/index_no.html | Same as above for Norwegian index. |
| news/index_fi.html | Same as above for Finnish index. |
| news/index_de.html | Same as above for German index. |
| news/index_fr.html | Same as above for French index. |
| news/index_es.html | Same as above for Spanish index. |
| news/index_nl.html | Same as above for Dutch index. |
| news/index_ar.html | Same as above for Arabic index. |
| news/index_he.html | Same as above for Hebrew index. |
| news/index_ja.html | Same as above for Japanese index. |
| news/index_ko.html | Same as above for Korean index. |
| news/index_zh.html | Same as above for Chinese index. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-en.html | Adds the English evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-sv.html | Adds the Swedish evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-da.html | Adds the Danish evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-no.html | Adds the Norwegian evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-fi.html | Adds the Finnish evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-de.html | Adds the German evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-fr.html | Adds the French evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-es.html | Adds the Spanish evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-nl.html | Adds the Dutch evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-ar.html | Adds the Arabic evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-he.html | Adds the Hebrew evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-ja.html | Adds the Japanese evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-ko.html | Adds the Korean evening analysis article page. |
| news/2026-02-18-evening-analysis-zh.html | Adds the Chinese evening analysis article page. |
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| "title": "Schwedens Außenpolitische Erklärung signalisiert tieferes Ukraine-Engagement bei wachsender Sicherheitsagenda", | ||
| "date": "2026-02-18", | ||
| "type": "prospective", |
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| "title": "Sweden's Foreign Policy Declaration Signals Deeper Ukraine Commitment as Security Agenda Expands", | ||
| "date": "2026-02-18", | ||
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| "title": "Utrikesdeklarationen 2026 signalerar fördjupat Ukraina-engagemang när säkerhetsagendan vidgas", | ||
| "date": "2026-02-18", | ||
| "type": "prospective", |
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| "title": "Sveriges utenrikserklæring signaliserer dypere Ukraina-engasjement når sikkerhetsagendaen utvides", | ||
| "date": "2026-02-18", | ||
| "type": "prospective", | ||
| "slug": "2026-02-18-evening-analysis-no.html", | ||
| "lang": "no", | ||
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | ||
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | ||
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | ||
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| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | ||
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | ||
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | ||
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| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | ||
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | ||
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | ||
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| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | ||
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | |
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | |
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | |
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| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | |
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | |
| <h2>Regjeringsovervåking</h2> | |
| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | |
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | |
| <h2>Opposisjonsdynamikk</h2> | |
| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | |
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> | |
| <p>Utenriksminister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) la frem den årlige utenrikspolitiske erklæringen i Riksdagen og trakk opp linjene for Sveriges internasjonale engasjement i 2026. Erklæringen plasserte Sveriges støtte til Ukraina i sentrum, sammen med et fordypet sikkerhetspolitisk samarbeid – en naturlig fortsettelse av Sveriges NATO-medlemskap, som nå går inn i sitt andre hele år.</p> | |
| <p>Erklæringen la også vekt på likestilling som utenrikspolitisk prioritet – bemerkelsesverdig all den tid den moderatledede koalisjonen tidvis har blitt kritisert for å tone ned den feministiske utenrikspolitikken som ble arvet fra den forrige sosialdemokratiske regjeringen. At dette nå løftes tydelig frem i erklæringen, tyder på at regjeringen ønsker å gjenerobre dette politiske området på egne premisser.</p> | |
| <p>Samme dag var det varslet en pressekonferanse om støtten til Ukraina, og regjeringen kunngjorde 90 millioner svenske kroner i støtte til FNs migrasjonsorganisasjon IOM – et grep som understreker den humanitære dimensjonen i Sveriges internasjonale linje. Kulturministeren deltok også på en minneseremoni for dem som mistet livet i Iran, noe som ga dagens diplomatiske budskap en tydelig menneskerettslig undertone.</p> | |
| <h2>Parlamentarisk puls</h2> | |
| <p>Riksdagens komiteer var tydelig aktive, med fem betenkninger publisert bare 18. februar. Sosialforsikringskomiteen (SfU) leverte to betenkninger: én om midlertidig reduserte arbeidsgiveravgifter for arbeidstakere i alderen 19–23 år (SfU11), og én om arbeidsinnvandring (SfU15). Forsvarskomiteen (FöU) rapporterte om skjerpede kontroller av eksplosive varer (FöU13), i tråd med regjeringens sikkerhetsorienterte lovgivningslinje.</p> | |
| <p>Fra 17. februar publiserte Skattekomiteen (SkU) betenkninger om kontroll av kontanter ved indre grenser (SkU19) og om fremtidige personvernrammer for Skatteverket, Tullverket og Kronofogden (SkU10). Tidligere i uken behandlet Finanskomiteen (FiU) et tilleggsbudsjett for Ukraina-støtte og vaksineberedskap (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>De parlamentariske debattene omfattet regler for børsnotering, opptak til politiutdanningen (som oppfølging av en granskning fra Riksrevisionen) og spørsmål om digitalisering og posttjenester – der representanter fra alle åtte partier deltok i den sistnevnte debatten, noe som illustrerer hvor tverrsektorielt digitaliseringspolitikken slår inn.</p> | |
| <h2>Regjeringsovervåking</h2> | |
| <p>Regjeringens lovgivningsaktivitet var omfattende. Syv proposisjoner ble publisert 17. februar, med en ny, helhetlig våpenlov (Prop. 2025/26:141) i spissen. Den lover betydelige lettelser for lovlydige våpeneiere, samtidig som sikkerhetskontrollene opprettholdes. Finansdepartementet sto bak tre proposisjoner: om tiltak mot merverdiavgiftsbedrageri (Prop. 2025/26:128), om nye opplysningskrav til registre over reelle rettighetshavere (Prop. 2025/26:129) og om en ny krisehåndteringsfunksjon for finanssektoren (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>En tung SOU-utredning om formuesorientert kriminalitetsbekjempelse ble overlevert justisminister Gunnar Strömmer, med forslag om nye verktøy for å beslaglegge kriminelle formuer – et kjerneelement i regjeringens strategi mot gjengkriminalitet. Rådet mot organisert kriminalitet møttes med særskilt fokus på barn og unge som er involvert i alvorlig kriminalitet, noe som gjenspeiler den økende offentlige bekymringen for rekruttering til ungdomsgjenger.</p> | |
| <p>Det ble også varslet kompensasjonsutbetalinger til kommuner som berøres av vindkraftutbygging, samt strengere sanksjoner for deltakere i arbeidsmarkedstiltak – grep som trolig vil få nærmere oppmerksomhet fra opposisjonen.</p> | |
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| <p>De skriftlige spørsmålene som ble innlevert i dag, viser en aktiv parlamentarisk kontroll på tvers av partilinjer. SDs Pontus Andersson Garpvall utfordret finansminister Svantesson om uroen rundt Skatteverket, mens SDs Björn Söder stilte spørsmål om den palestinske selvstyremyndighetens konstitusjonsforslag og EUs PDCA-avtale med Cuba – i tråd med Sverigedemokratenes vedvarende forsøk på å sette preg på utenrikspolitikken fra sin støtteposisjon til regjeringen.</p> | |
| <p>Sosialdemokratene tok opp narkotikasmugling via containertrafikk og mangel på skannerutstyr i svenske havner, og pekte på hull i grensekontrollen. Vänsterpartiets Malin Östh stilte spørsmål om innføringen av kunstig intelligens i offentlig sektor, mens Centerpartiet løftet infrastrukturutfordringer knyttet til Ölandsbroen.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | ||
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | ||
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | ||
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| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | ||
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | ||
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | ||
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| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | ||
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | ||
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | ||
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| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | ||
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | |
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | |
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | |
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| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | |
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | |
| <h2>정부 관찰</h2> | |
| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | |
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | |
| <h2>야당 역학</h2> | |
| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | |
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> | |
| <p>외무장관 마리아 말메르 스테네르가르드(M)는 국회에서 연례 외교 선언을 발표하며 2026년 스웨덴의 대외 활동 방향을 제시했다. 선언은 스웨덴의 우크라이나 지원을 중심에 두고, 안보 정책 협력을 한층 심화하겠다는 입장을 분명히 했는데, 이는 이제 두 번째 완전한 해에 접어든 스웨덴의 나토(NATO) 회원국 지위의 자연스러운 연장선으로 볼 수 있다.</p> | |
| <p>선언은 또한 성평등을 외교 정책의 핵심 우선 과제로 강조했다. 이는 중도당이 주도하는 현 연정이 이전 사민당 정부로부터 이어받은 ‘페미니스트 외교 정책’을 약화시켰다는 비판을 받아온 점을 고려하면 의미 있는 제스처다. 선언문에서 이 주제가 두드러지게 다뤄졌다는 사실은, 정부가 이 영역에서 자신들만의 방식으로 주도권을 다시 확보하려 한다는 신호로 읽힌다.</p> | |
| <p>같은 날 우크라이나 지원을 주제로 한 기자회견이 예정되어 있었고, 정부는 국제이주기구(IOM)에 9,000만 크로나를 지원하겠다고 발표하며 스웨덴 대외 정책의 인도주의적 측면을 부각했다. 문화장관은 이란에서 희생된 이들을 추모하는 행사에도 참석해 발언하며, 이날 외교 메시지에 인권이라는 색채를 한층 더했다.</p> | |
| <h2>의회 동향</h2> | |
| <p>2월 18일 하루에만 리크스다그 상임위원회들은 다섯 건의 보고서를 발간하며 매우 활발하게 움직였다. 사회보험위원회(SfU)는 19~23세 근로자에 대한 한시적 사용자 사회보험료 인하(SfU11)와 노동 이민(SfU15)을 다루는 두 건의 보고서를 채택했다. 국방위원회(FöU)는 폭발성 물질에 대한 관리·감독 강화를 다룬 보고서(FöU13)를 내놓아, 정부의 ‘안보 우선’ 입법 기조를 반영했다.</p> | |
| <p>하루 전인 2월 17일에는 조세위원회(SkU)가 내국 경계선에서의 현금 통제(SkU19), 그리고 국세청·관세청·집행청을 위한 향후 데이터 보호 체계(SkU10)에 관한 보고서를 각각 발표했다. 그보다 앞서 이번 주 초에는 재정위원회(FiU)가 우크라이나 지원과 백신 대비를 위한 추가 예산안(FiU46)을 처리했다.</p> | |
| <p>의회 본회의 토론에서는 증권 상장 규정, 경찰 교육 과정 입학(국가기구 감사원인 릭스레비시오넨의 감사 보고서에 대한 대응), 그리고 디지털화 및 우편 서비스 문제 등이 논의되었다. 특히 디지털·우편 서비스 토론에는 여덟 개 모든 정당의 의원들이 발언에 나서, 디지털 정책이 정파를 가로지르는 핵심 의제임을 보여주었다.</p> | |
| <h2>정부 관찰</h2> | |
| <p>정부의 입법 생산량도 상당했다. 2월 17일 하루에만 일곱 건의 정부 법안이 제안되었으며, 그중 핵심은 새로운 포괄적 총기법(법안 2025/26:141)으로, 합법적 총기 소유자에 대한 규제를 완화하면서도 필요한 안전 통제는 유지하겠다는 내용을 담고 있다. 재무부는 부가가치세(VAT) 사기 방지 대책(법안 2025/26:128), 실질적 소유자 등록부의 정보 공개 요건(법안 2025/26:129), 금융 부문의 새로운 위기관리 기능 도입(법안 2025/26:116) 등 세 건의 법안을 주도했다.</p> | |
| <p>사법장관 군나르 스트뢴메르에게는 자산 중심 범죄 대응을 다루는 중대한 SOU(정부 조사위원회) 보고서가 제출되었는데, 범죄 조직의 자산을 압수하기 위한 새로운 수단을 제안하며 정부의 반(反)갱 전략에서 핵심 축을 이룬다. 조직범죄위원회도 회의를 열어, 특히 중범죄에 연루된 아동·청소년 문제에 초점을 맞추어 논의했는데, 이는 청소년 갱단 가담에 대한 대중의 우려가 커지고 있음을 반영한다.</p> | |
| <p>이와 함께 풍력 발전으로 영향을 받는 지방자치단체들에 대한 보상금 지급 계획이 발표되었고, 노동시장 프로그램 참여자에 대한 제재는 한층 강화되었다. 이러한 조치는 야권의 면밀한 검증과 비판을 불러일으킬 가능성이 크다.</p> | |
| <h2>야당 역학</h2> | |
| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | |
| <p>사민당은 컨테이너 화물을 통한 마약 밀수와 스웨덴 항만의 스캐너 장비 부족 문제를 지적하는 서면 질의를 제출해 국경 보안의 취약점을 부각했다. 좌파당의 말린 외스트는 공공 부문의 인공지능(AI) 도입과 그 영향에 대해 문제를 제기했고, 중앙당은 외란드 다리(Öland Bridge)의 노후화와 용량 문제 등 인프라 관련 우려를 제기했다.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | ||
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | ||
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | ||
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| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | ||
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | ||
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | ||
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| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | ||
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | ||
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | ||
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| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | ||
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | |
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | |
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | |
| <h2>Pulso parlamentario</h2> | |
| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | |
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | |
| <h2>Vigilancia gubernamental</h2> | |
| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | |
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | |
| <h2>Dinámica de la oposición</h2> | |
| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | |
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> | |
| <p>La ministra de Asuntos Exteriores, Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), presentó ante el Riksdag la Declaración de Política Exterior anual, marcando el rumbo del compromiso internacional de Suecia en 2026. La declaración situó el apoyo de Suecia a Ucrania en el centro, junto con una cooperación de política de seguridad más profunda, una continuación natural de la pertenencia de Suecia a la OTAN, que entra ahora en su segundo año completo.</p> | |
| <p>La declaración también subrayó la igualdad de género como prioridad de la política exterior, un gesto significativo dado que la coalición liderada por los Moderados ha sido criticada en ocasiones por restar peso a la política exterior feminista heredada del anterior gobierno socialdemócrata. Que este tema ocupe un lugar destacado en la declaración sugiere que el gobierno intenta recuperar este terreno en sus propios términos.</p> | |
| <p>Para ese mismo día se programó una rueda de prensa sobre el apoyo a Ucrania, y el gobierno anunció 90 millones de coronas suecas en financiación para la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), subrayando la dimensión humanitaria de la postura internacional de Suecia. La ministra de Cultura también intervino en un acto conmemorativo por las personas que perdieron la vida en Irán, añadiendo un matiz de derechos humanos al mensaje diplomático del día.</p> | |
| <h2>Pulso parlamentario</h2> | |
| <p>Las comisiones del Riksdag estuvieron muy activas, publicando solo el 18 de febrero cinco informes. La Comisión de Seguros Sociales (SfU) presentó dos informes: uno sobre la reducción temporal de las cotizaciones patronales para trabajadores de 19 a 23 años (SfU11), y otro sobre inmigración laboral (SfU15). La Comisión de Defensa (FöU) informó sobre un refuerzo de los controles de mercancías explosivas (FöU13), en línea con la agenda legislativa del gobierno centrada en la seguridad.</p> | |
| <p>Con fecha del 17 de febrero, la Comisión de Impuestos (SkU) publicó informes sobre controles de efectivo en las fronteras interiores (SkU19) y sobre futuros marcos de protección de datos para la Agencia Tributaria, la Aduana y la Autoridad de Ejecución (SkU10). A comienzos de la semana, la Comisión de Finanzas (FiU) tramitó un presupuesto suplementario destinado al apoyo a Ucrania y a la preparación frente a vacunas (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>Los debates parlamentarios abarcaron las normas de admisión a cotización de valores, el acceso a la formación policial (respuesta a una auditoría de la Riksrevisionen) y cuestiones de digitalización y servicio postal; en este último participaron oradores de los ocho partidos, reflejando el carácter transversal de la política digital.</p> | |
| <h2>Vigilancia gubernamental</h2> | |
| <p>La producción legislativa del gobierno fue considerable. El 17 de febrero se publicaron siete proposiciones, encabezadas por una nueva y exhaustiva Ley de Armas (Prop. 2025/26:141) que promete un alivio significativo para los propietarios legales de armas sin relajar los controles de seguridad. El Ministerio de Finanzas impulsó tres proposiciones: sobre medidas contra el fraude del IVA (Prop. 2025/26:128), sobre obligaciones de información para los registros de titularidad real (Prop. 2025/26:129) y sobre una nueva función de gestión de crisis para el sector financiero (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>Se entregó al ministro de Justicia, Gunnar Strömmer, un importante informe de la serie SOU sobre lucha contra el delito centrada en los bienes, que propone nuevas herramientas para incautar activos criminales, pieza central de la estrategia del gobierno contra las bandas. El Consejo contra el Crimen Organizado se reunió con un foco específico en niños y jóvenes implicados en delitos graves, reflejando la creciente preocupación pública por la captación de menores por parte de bandas.</p> | |
| <p>Se anunciaron pagos de compensación por la energía eólica a los municipios afectados, junto con sanciones más estrictas para los participantes en programas del mercado laboral, una medida que previsiblemente atraerá el escrutinio de la oposición.</p> | |
| <h2>Dinámica de la oposición</h2> | |
| <p>Las preguntas escritas presentadas hoy revelan una fiscalización parlamentaria activa a través de las líneas partidistas. Pontus Andersson Garpvall (SD) interrogó a la ministra de Finanzas, Svantesson, sobre controversias en la Agencia Tributaria, mientras que Björn Söder (SD) planteó cuestiones sobre la propuesta constitucional de la Autoridad Palestina y el acuerdo PDCA de la UE con Cuba, reflejando el impulso continuado de los Demócratas de Suecia en asuntos de política exterior desde su posición de apoyo a la coalición.</p> | |
| <p>Los Socialdemócratas registraron preguntas sobre el contrabando de estupefacientes mediante tráfico de contenedores y la escasez de equipos de escáner en los puertos suecos, poniendo de relieve carencias en la seguridad fronteriza. Malin Östh, del Partido de Izquierda, cuestionó la adopción de la IA en el sector público, y el Partido de Centro planteó preocupaciones de infraestructura en torno al puente de Öland.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | ||
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | ||
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | ||
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| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | ||
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | ||
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | ||
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| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | ||
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | ||
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | ||
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| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | ||
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | |
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | |
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | |
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| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | |
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | |
| <h2>Regierungsbeobachtung</h2> | |
| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | |
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | |
| <h2>Oppositionsdynamik</h2> | |
| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | |
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> | |
| <p>Außenministerin Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) legte im Reichstag die jährliche außenpolitische Erklärung vor und markierte damit den Kurs für Schwedens internationales Engagement im Jahr 2026. Im Mittelpunkt stand Schwedens Unterstützung für die Ukraine, flankiert von einer vertieften sicherheitspolitischen Zusammenarbeit – eine logische Fortsetzung der NATO-Mitgliedschaft Schwedens, die nun in ihr zweites volles Jahr geht.</p> | |
| <p>Die Erklärung hob zudem die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter als außenpolitische Priorität hervor – ein bemerkenswerter Akzent, da die von den Moderaten geführte Koalition bisweilen dafür kritisiert wurde, die von der vorherigen sozialdemokratischen Regierung geerbte feministische Außenpolitik zurückzufahren. Dass das Thema in der Erklärung prominent verankert wurde, deutet darauf hin, dass die Regierung dieses Feld nun zu ihren eigenen Bedingungen zurückgewinnen will.</p> | |
| <p>Für denselben Tag war eine Pressekonferenz zur Ukraine-Unterstützung angesetzt, und die Regierung kündigte 90 Millionen SEK für die Internationale Organisation für Migration (IOM) an – ein klarer Hinweis auf die humanitäre Dimension der schwedischen Außenpolitik. Die Kulturministerin nahm zudem an einer Gedenkfeier für die in Iran getöteten Menschen teil und setzte damit einen menschenrechtlichen Akzent in der diplomatischen Kommunikation des Tages.</p> | |
| <h2>Parlamentarischer Puls</h2> | |
| <p>Die Ausschüsse des Reichstags arbeiteten auf Hochtouren und veröffentlichten allein am 18. Februar fünf Berichte. Der Sozialversicherungsausschuss (SfU) legte zwei Berichte vor: einen zu zeitweise gesenkten Arbeitgeberbeiträgen für Beschäftigte im Alter von 19–23 Jahren (SfU11) und einen zur Arbeitsmigration (SfU15). Der Verteidigungsausschuss (FöU) berichtete über verbesserte Kontrollen von explosionsgefährlichen Stoffen (FöU13) – ein weiterer Baustein der sicherheitsorientierten Gesetzgebungsagenda der Regierung.</p> | |
| <p>Bereits am 17. Februar hatte der Steuerausschuss (SkU) Berichte zu Bargeldkontrollen an Binnengrenzen (SkU19) und zu künftigen Datenschutzregelungen für die Steuerbehörde, den Zoll und die Vollstreckungsbehörde (SkU10) veröffentlicht. Früher in der Woche behandelte der Finanzausschuss (FiU) einen Nachtragshaushalt zur Ukraine-Unterstützung und zur Impfstoffvorsorge (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>In den Parlamentsdebatten ging es um Regelungen zur Börsennotierung von Wertpapieren, die Zulassung zur Polizeiausbildung (als Antwort auf einen Bericht des Rechnungshofs Riksrevisionen) sowie um Fragen der Digitalisierung und des Postwesens – an letzterer Debatte beteiligten sich Rednerinnen und Redner aller acht Parlamentsparteien, was die Querschnittsbedeutung der Digitalpolitik unterstreicht.</p> | |
| <h2>Regierungsbeobachtung</h2> | |
| <p>Die Gesetzgebungsaktivität der Regierung war umfangreich. Allein am 17. Februar wurden sieben Regierungsvorlagen veröffentlicht, angeführt von einem umfassenden neuen Waffengesetz (Prop. 2025/26:141), das spürbare Entlastungen für legale Waffenbesitzer verspricht und zugleich die Sicherheitskontrollen aufrechterhält. Das Finanzministerium verantwortete drei Vorlagen: zu Maßnahmen gegen Umsatzsteuerbetrug (Prop. 2025/26:128), zu erweiterten Offenlegungspflichten in Registern der wirtschaftlich Berechtigten (Prop. 2025/26:129) und zu einer neuen Krisenmanagementfunktion für den Finanzsektor (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>Ein umfassender SOU-Bericht zur vermögensorientierten Kriminalitätsbekämpfung wurde Justizminister Gunnar Strömmer übergeben und schlägt neue Instrumente zur Einziehung krimineller Vermögenswerte vor – ein zentrales Element der Anti-Banden-Strategie der Regierung. Der Rat gegen organisierte Kriminalität tagte mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Kindern und Jugendlichen, die in schwere Kriminalität verwickelt sind, und spiegelt damit die wachsende öffentliche Sorge über die Rekrutierung Minderjähriger in kriminelle Netzwerke wider.</p> | |
| <p>Bekannt gegeben wurden zudem Ausgleichszahlungen für Windkraft an betroffene Gemeinden sowie schärfere Sanktionen für Teilnehmende an arbeitsmarktpolitischen Programmen – ein Schritt, der voraussichtlich auf Kritik der Opposition stoßen wird.</p> | |
| <h2>Oppositionsdynamik</h2> | |
| <p>Die heute eingereichten schriftlichen Fragen zeigen eine aktive parlamentarische Kontrolle über Parteigrenzen hinweg. Pontus Andersson Garpvall (SD) befragte Finanzministerin Svantesson zu den Turbulenzen bei der Steuerbehörde, während Björn Söder (SD) Fragen zum Verfassungsentwurf der Palästinensischen Autonomiebehörde und zum PDCA-Abkommen der EU mit Kuba stellte – Ausdruck des anhaltenden Bemühens der Schwedendemokraten, außenpolitische Themen aus ihrer Unterstützerrolle für die Koalition heraus zu prägen.</p> | |
| <p>Die Sozialdemokraten richteten Fragen zum Drogenschmuggel per Containerverkehr und zu Engpässen bei Scannern in schwedischen Häfen an die Regierung und hoben damit Sicherheitslücken an den Grenzen hervor. Malin Östh (V) stellte die Einführung von KI im öffentlichen Sektor in Frage, und die Zentrumspartei machte Infrastruktursorgen rund um die Ölandbrücke zum Thema.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | ||
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | ||
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | ||
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| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | ||
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | ||
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| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | ||
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| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> |
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| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | |
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | |
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> | |
| <h2>Parlamentarisk puls</h2> | |
| <p>The Riksdag's committees were active, publishing five reports on February 18th alone. The Social Insurance Committee (SfU) delivered two reports: one on temporarily reduced employer contributions for workers aged 19–23 (SfU11), and another on labour immigration (SfU15). The Defence Committee (FöU) reported on improved controls over explosive goods (FöU13), reflecting the government's security-first legislative agenda.</p> | |
| <p>From February 17th, the Tax Committee (SkU) published reports on controls of cash at internal borders (SkU19) and future data protection frameworks for the Tax Agency, Customs, and the Enforcement Authority (SkU10). Earlier in the week, the Finance Committee (FiU) processed a supplementary budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>Parliamentary debates covered securities listing rules, police education admissions (a Riksrevisionen audit response), and digitalisation and postal service issues — with speakers from all eight parties contributing to the latter debate, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of digital policy.</p> | |
| <h2>Regeringsovervågning</h2> | |
| <p>The government's legislative output was substantial. Seven propositions were published on February 17th, led by a comprehensive new Weapons Act (Prop. 2025/26:141) that promises significant relief for legal gun owners while maintaining security controls. The Finance Ministry drove three propositions: on VAT fraud countermeasures (Prop. 2025/26:128), disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership registers (Prop. 2025/26:129), and a new crisis management function for the financial sector (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>A major SOU report on asset-oriented crime fighting was delivered to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, proposing new tools to seize criminal assets — a centrepiece of the government's anti-gang strategy. The Council on Organised Crime met with a specific focus on children and young people involved in serious crime, reflecting growing public concern about juvenile gang recruitment.</p> | |
| <p>Wind power compensation payments to affected municipalities were announced, alongside tighter sanctions for participants in labour market programmes — a move that will likely draw opposition scrutiny.</p> | |
| <h2>Oppositionsdynamik</h2> | |
| <p>Written questions filed today revealed active parliamentary scrutiny across party lines. SD's Pontus Andersson Garpvall questioned Finance Minister Svantesson about controversies at the Tax Agency, while SD's Björn Söder raised questions about the Palestinian Authority's constitutional proposal and the EU's PDCA agreement with Cuba — reflecting the Sweden Democrats' continued push on foreign policy issues from a coalition support position.</p> | |
| <p>The Social Democrats filed questions on narcotics smuggling via container traffic and scanner equipment shortages at Swedish ports, highlighting border security gaps. The Left Party's Malin Östh questioned AI adoption in the public sector, and the Centre Party raised infrastructure concerns about the Öland Bridge.</p> | |
| <p>Udenrigsminister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) fremlagde den årlige udenrigspolitiske erklæring i Riksdagen og lagde dermed kursen for Sveriges internationale engagement i 2026. Erklæringen placerede Sveriges støtte til Ukraine i centrum, side om side med et fordynet sikkerhedspolitisk samarbejde – en naturlig fortsættelse af Sveriges NATO-medlemskab, som nu går ind i sit andet hele år.</p> | |
| <p>Erklæringen betonede også ligestilling som en udenrigspolitisk prioritet – bemærkelsesværdigt, fordi den moderatledede koalition til tider er blevet kritiseret for at nedtone den feministiske udenrigspolitik, som den tidligere socialdemokratiske regering stod for. At ligestilling fyldte tydeligt i erklæringen, tyder på, at regeringen forsøger at generobre dette område på egne præmisser.</p> | |
| <p>Der var indkaldt til pressemøde om Ukraine-støtte samme dag, og regeringen annoncerede 90 millioner SEK i støtte til International Organisation for Migration (IOM), hvilket understregede den humanitære dimension af Sveriges internationale linje. Kulturministeren deltog desuden i en mindehøjtidelighed for dem, der mistede livet i Iran, hvilket gav dagens diplomatiske budskaber et menneskerettigheds-perspektiv.</p> | |
| <h2>Parlamentarisk puls</h2> | |
| <p>Riksdagens udvalgsarbejde var intensivt med fem betænkninger alene den 18. februar. Socialforsikringsudvalget (SfU) afgav to betænkninger: én om midlertidigt nedsatte arbejdsgiverafgifter for ansatte i alderen 19–23 år (SfU11) og én om arbejdskraftindvandring (SfU15). Forsvarsudvalget (FöU) rapporterede om skærpede kontrolmuligheder for eksplosive varer (FöU13), hvilket afspejler regeringens sikkerhedsorienterede lovgivningsdagsorden.</p> | |
| <p>Fra den 17. februar forelå der desuden betænkninger fra Skatteudvalget (SkU) om kontrol af kontanter ved de indre grænser (SkU19) og om fremtidige databeskyttelsesrammer for Skatteforvaltningen, Tullverket og Kronofogden (SkU10). Tidligere på ugen havde Finansudvalget (FiU) behandlet en tillægsbudgetpakke for Ukraine-støtte og vaccineberedskab (FiU46).</p> | |
| <p>I plenarsalen blev der blandt andet debatteret regler for børsnotering af værdipapirer, optagelse på politiets uddannelser (som led i en opfølgning på en Riksrevisionen-granskning) samt digitalisering og postservice. Til den sidstnævnte debat bidrog talere fra alle otte partier, hvilket illustrerer den tværgående karakter af digitaliseringspolitikken.</p> | |
| <h2>Regeringsovervågning</h2> | |
| <p>Regeringens lovgivningsproduktion var omfattende. Syv propositioner blev offentliggjort den 17. februar, anført af en gennemgribende ny våbenlov (Prop. 2025/26:141), som lover væsentlige lettelser for lovlydige våbenejere samtidig med, at sikkerhedskontrollen fastholdes. Finansministeriet stod bag tre propositioner: om modforanstaltninger mod momssvindel (Prop. 2025/26:128), om oplysningskrav for registre over reelle ejere (Prop. 2025/26:129) og om en ny krisehåndteringsfunktion for den finansielle sektor (Prop. 2025/26:116).</p> | |
| <p>En større SOU-udredning om værdibaseret kriminalitetsbekæmpelse blev overleveret til justitsminister Gunnar Strömmer med forslag til nye redskaber til at beslaglægge kriminelles aktiver – et omdrejningspunkt i regeringens bandestrategi. Rådet mod organiseret kriminalitet mødtes med særligt fokus på børn og unge involveret i grov kriminalitet, hvilket afspejler den stigende offentlige bekymring for unges rekruttering til bander.</p> | |
| <p>Der blev samtidig varslet kompensationsudbetalinger til kommuner, der påvirkes af vindkraftudbygning, samt strammere sanktioner for deltagere i arbejdsmarkedsprogrammer – tiltag, der med stor sandsynlighed vil blive mødt med skarp oppositionel granskning.</p> | |
| <h2>Oppositionsdynamik</h2> | |
| <p>De skriftlige spørgsmål, der blev indleveret i dag, viser en aktiv parlamentarisk kontrol på tværs af partierne. SD’s Pontus Andersson Garpvall stillede finansminister Svantesson spørgsmål om uroen i Skatteforvaltningen, mens SD’s Björn Söder rejste spørgsmål om det palæstinensiske selvstyres forfatningsforslag og EU’s PDCA-aftale med Cuba – et udtryk for Sverigedemokraternas fortsatte fokus på udenrigspolitiske spørgsmål fra deres støtteposition til regeringen.</p> | |
| <p>Socialdemokraterne stillede spørgsmål om narkotikasmugling via containertrafik og om manglen på scanningsudstyr i svenske havne, hvilket sætter spot på svagheder i grænsekontrollen. Vänsterpartiets Malin Östh rejste spørgsmål om brugen af AI i den offentlige sektor, og Centerpartiet pegede på infrastrukturproblemer omkring Ölandsbroen.</p> |
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| <h2>اللحظة الحاسمة: إعلان السياسة الخارجية 2026</h2> | ||
| <p>Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the annual Foreign Policy Declaration to the Riksdag, setting the course for Sweden's international engagement in 2026. The declaration placed Sweden's support for Ukraine at its centre, alongside deepened security-policy cooperation — a natural continuation of Sweden's NATO membership, now entering its second full year.</p> | ||
| <p>The declaration also emphasised gender equality as a foreign policy priority, a notable nod given that the Moderate-led coalition has at times been criticised for de-emphasising feminist foreign policy inherited from the previous Social Democrat government. That it featured prominently in the declaration suggests the government is seeking to reclaim this ground on its own terms.</p> | ||
| <p>A press conference on Ukraine support was scheduled for the same day, and the government announced SEK 90 million in funding to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), underscoring the humanitarian dimension of Sweden's international posture. The Culture Minister also spoke at a memorial for those who lost their lives in Iran, adding a human rights accent to the day's diplomatic messaging.</p> |
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🌆 Evening Parliamentary Analysis — 18 February 2026
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Sweden's Foreign Policy Declaration Signals Deeper Ukraine Commitment — Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) delivered the 2026 Utrikesdeklarationen, positioning Ukraine support, transatlantic security cooperation, and gender equality as Sweden's core diplomatic priorities.
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