Sweden Greenlights New Foreign Intelligence Agency Amid Security Concerns

The Swedish government has announced plans to establish a new foreign intelligence agency following criticism over unpredicted events like Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Set to start by next year, the agency aligns with NATO's structures, costing approximately 2.8 billion crowns redirected from the defense budget.

The Swedish government is advancing with plans to create a new foreign intelligence agency, responding to past criticism over missed forecasts of Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion.

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized Sweden's evolving security landscape, particularly as a NATO ally, in a press briefing.

Set to operate alongside existing bodies like MUST and SAPO, the agency is projected to begin work next year with a budget of 2.8 billion crowns, reallocated from military funds.