It is the last two of the four guiding words that the government itself describes as the biggest change compared to the national strategy that already points out the direction for responsible authorities today.
– It is about ensuring that there is an ability in society to be able to intervene and interrupt ongoing attacks. To limit this crime and the consequences for society, but also that crime victims receive the right support at a later stage, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) at the press conference.
In-depth collaborations
The last time the national strategy against terrorism was renewed was in 2015. Then the watchwords were “prevent, prevent and hinder”.
– An incredible amount has happened in those years, says Kristersson, referring to, among other things, the terrorist attack on Drottninggatan and the attack in Brussels as recently as last autumn.
– It is clear that we all understand that the lion’s share of a strategy like this must be about preventing and preventing it from taking place, but it is also very clear that we must have a preparedness to deal with attacks if something does take place. This strategy aims at that, says Strömmer.
In concrete terms, it is largely about an in-depth collaboration between different actors. For example, emergency services, police and healthcare personnel must undergo joint exercises to strengthen preparedness.
Two strategies become one
Also new in this version is that terrorism and violent extremism are now merged under the same umbrella. Previously, there were two separate strategies in the areas.
– We have understood from many actors that there is a need to integrate this work because the cross-sectional areas are so tangible, says Strömmer.