Updated 14:31 | Published at 2:18 p.m
The government assigns the Center against Violent Extremism (CVE) at the Crime Prevention Council to strengthen cooperation between authorities to prevent radicalization and the spread of violent terrorism.
This is what Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) says at a press conference.
In addition to strengthening cooperation between different authorities, the mission also aims to strengthen the dialogue between authorities and various actors in civil society, such as faith communities.
In one year’s time, CVE must submit a consolidated report on the assignment.
The background is the deteriorating security situation in Sweden and the increased terrorist threat level.
– The security police’s assessment is that the threat will not subside in a short time, but that we should rather assume that it will persist for a longer period of time, says Gunnar Strömmer.
It therefore becomes especially important to work long-term, according to Strömmer.
– Then the interaction between different social actors becomes particularly important, he says.
The assignment must be carried out by CVE in cooperation with, among others, the Swedish Agency for Community Protection and Preparedness, the Swedish Police Agency, the National Board of Health and Welfare and the Security Police.