Background & Purpose

To stop international crime, tax authorities and police forces across borders need to work closely together and share relevant information quickly.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed changing the rules so that the Swedish Tax Agency can act as a recognized law enforcement authority under an EU framework decision, allowing confidential data to be shared.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted in favor of the government's proposal, giving the Swedish Tax Agency expanded powers to share information internationally.

Does this affect you?

  • Swedish Tax Agency investigators: Gets extended powers and clearer rules to cooperate directly with international law enforcement.
  • International law enforcement bodies: Gain faster access to Swedish tax and crime-related information through EU networks, Interpol, and Europol.

In Practice

  • The Swedish Tax Agency can share information about specific crimes with police and tax authorities in other EU countries.
  • The rules clarify exactly when data can be shared through international cooperation networks like Interpol and Europol.
  • Confidentiality rules are adjusted to allow this exchange of information without breaking Swedish secrecy laws.