Background & Purpose
Organized crime poses a significant threat to Swedish society, exploiting vulnerabilities and impacting public safety. This strategy aims to provide a clear direction for ongoing efforts to combat these criminal networks.
Proposals & Debate
The government presented a national strategy with five main goals: stopping young people from joining crime, reducing illegal weapons, breaking down criminal finances, preventing corruption, and improving information sharing. The opposition, however, put forward several proposals (motions) suggesting alternative or additional measures, which were all rejected.
The Decision
The Swedish Parliament decided to acknowledge the government's strategy as a guiding document for ongoing work against organized crime. All proposals from the opposition parties were voted down.
Does this affect you?
- Swedish Authorities: Will guide their ongoing work against organized crime based on the five goals outlined in the strategy.
- Local Municipalities: Will implement measures to prevent recruitment of young people into criminal activities.
- Public Sector Employees: Will see new action plans against corruption and undue influence in their professional roles.
- Young People at Risk: Will be targeted by preventative measures to stop them from joining criminal careers.
In Practice
- Authorities will continue efforts to prevent young people from joining criminal gangs.
- Work against illegal weapons and explosives, including smuggling, will be intensified.
- Measures to stop criminals from profiting from illegal activities and misusing public funds will be implemented.
- New plans will be developed to fight corruption and protect against undue influence.
- Efforts to ensure reliable identities and better information exchange between agencies will be improved.