National Security Council (Sweden)
| Nationella Säkerhetsrådet | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 10 November 2022 |
| Headquarters | Rosenbad |
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| Parent agency | Prime Minister's Office |
The National Security Council of Sweden (Swedish: Nationella säkerhetsrådet) 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]
While those mentioned above are the only members of the council and are entitled to attend all meetings, the prime minister may invite others to attend individual meetings. These have so far included the leaders of all political parties in the Riksdag, the national police commissioner and the chief of defence.[4][5]
As of July 2025, the National Security Council's membership is as follows:
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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.[6][7] 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.[8][9]
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.[10]
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.[11]
The Chief officer for crisis management under the Government Offices serves as Deputy National Security Advisor.[12]
The National Security Advisor is appointed by the Prime Minister and serves at their pleasure. The position has a monthly salary of 110,000 SEK, the same as that of a director general of a government agency. The position is supposed to be outside of the spoils system.[13]
List of National Security Advisors
[edit]| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | Prime Minister | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lieutenant Colonel Henrik Landerholm (born 1963) | 10 November 2022 | 27 January 2025 | 2 years, 78 days | Moderate | Ulf Kristersson (M) | ||
| - | Annika Brändström[14] Acting | 27 January 2025 | 8 May 2025 | 101 days | Independent | Ulf Kristersson (M) | ||
| 2 | Tobias Thyberg (born 1975) | 8 May 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 1 day | Independent | Ulf Kristersson (M) | ||
| - | Annika Brändström[15] Acting | 9 May 2025 | 28 July 2025 | 80 days | Independent | Ulf Kristersson (M) | ||
| 3 | Niclas Kvarnström (born 1975) | 28 July 2025 | Incumbent | 297 days | Independent | Ulf Kristersson (M) | ||
![Annika Brändström[14]](/wiki/File:No_image.png)
References
[edit]- ^ "Regeringen har utsett säkerhetsrådgivare". Dagens industri (in Swedish). TT. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Utrikesdeklarationen 2023" (in Swedish). Government Offices of Sweden. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (14 September 2023). "Regeringskansliets arbete med nationell säkerhet". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ url= https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2024/04/pressbriefing-med-statsministern-efter-mote-i-nationella-sakerhetsradet-infor-eu-valet/
- ^ url=https://www.dn.se/sverige/regeringen-i-blixtinkallat-sakerhetsmote-med-ob-och-rikspolischefen/
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (18 October 2022). "Regeringsförklaringen den 18 oktober 2022". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Inrätta ett nationellt säkerhetsråd (Motion 2019/20:2110 av Maria Nilsson (L))". www.riksdagen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (10 November 2022). "Regeringen utser Henrik Landerholm till nationell säkerhetsrådgivare". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Nyheter, S. V. T. (10 November 2022). "Henrik Landerholm ny nationell säkerhetsrådgivare". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (14 September 2023). "Regeringskansliets arbete med nationell säkerhet". Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Larsson, Lars (10 November 2022). "Han blir Sveriges första säkerhetsrådgivare". Göteborgs-Posten (in Swedish). TT. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Förordning med instruktion för Regeringskansliet". Riksdagen (in Swedish). 1 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ url=https://www.altinget.se/artikel/henrik-landerholm-behaaller-gd-lonen
- ^ "Henrik Landerholm lämnar sin tjänst". Expressen (in Swedish). 27 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Henrik Landerholm lämnar sin tjänst". Expressen (in Swedish). 27 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.