Background & Purpose

The war in Ukraine has caused massive destruction, and there is a need for a formal way to handle claims for damages caused by actions that break international law. Sweden is joining an international agreement to help set up a commission that manages these compensation claims.

The Decision

The parliament approved Sweden's participation in the international compensation commission and updated Swedish laws to grant the commission and its staff necessary legal protections.

Does this affect you?

  • Victims of the war in Ukraine: They gain a formal international channel to seek compensation for damages caused by the war.
  • International commission staff: They receive legal immunity and privileges, ensuring they can perform their work without interference from local laws.

In Practice

  • Sweden becomes a formal member of the international commission.
  • The commission and its staff will be granted immunity and special privileges while working in Sweden, similar to other international organizations.
  • The government will decide the exact date when these new legal rules start to apply.
  • The commission will focus on processing claims for damages caused by illegal Russian actions.