Background & Purpose

To emphasize the agency's vital role in supporting the government's national coordination of civil defense, the government proposed updating its name across several laws.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted in favor of the government's proposal, updating nine laws to officially change the name of the agency.

Does this affect you?

  • Public authorities: Must update internal documents and legal references to use the new name for the agency.
  • Municipalities and regions: Need to adapt to the new agency name in all communication and crisis preparedness planning.

In Practice

  • The agency formerly known as MSB officially changes its name to the Civil Defense Agency.
  • All references in nine different laws are updated to reflect the new name.
  • The name change highlights the agency's primary focus on civil defense and national preparedness.