National Security Council (Sweden)

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National Security Council of Sweden
Nationella Säkerhetsrådet
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FormedNovember 10, 2022 (2022-11-10)
Headquarters Rosenbad
Agency executives
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]

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Composition

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

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

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.PortraitNameTook officeLeft officeTime in officeParty Prime Minister
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Henrik Landerholm 2013-09-11 001.jpg
Henrik Landerholm
(born 1963)		10 November 2022Incumbent1 year, 174 days  Moderate Kristersson, Ulf Ulf Kristersson  (M)

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