Swedish Opposition Demands New Probe Into Security Scandal
Sweden's opposition Social Democrats demand renewed parliamentary investigation into PM Kristersson's handling of the Landerholm security scandal. They want the probe completed before next year's election, citing delayed court proceedings. The case involves classified documents left unsecured by former security adviser Henrik Landerholm.
Sweden's Social Democrats want parliament to reopen an investigation into Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's handling of a security breach involving former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm. They demand this happen before next year's general election.
Committee chair Jennie Nilsson from the Social Democrats said they will resume scrutiny soon. She stated they need to examine how the prime minister managed the Landerholm affair.
Court proceedings against Landerholm will likely extend beyond the 2025 parliamentary election. This delay prompted opposition calls for immediate parliamentary review.
A district court previously cleared Landerholm of gross negligence for leaving classified documents in an unlocked safe at a training facility near Stockholm. Prosecutors appealed that ruling.
Nilsson emphasized they will raise this issue promptly. She noted the prime minister's actions can be investigated as soon as possible.
The forgotten documents represented one of several security lapses during Landerholm's tenure. Sweden's parliamentary constitution committee handles such reviews.
Political observers note the timing puts pressure on the governing coalition. Security failures often become election issues in Sweden.
The opposition clearly wants voters to remember this scandal when they go to polls next year.