Civil defence in times of crisis or war | Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for Civil Defence of Sweden

During his official visit to Germany for the Berlin Security Conference, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for Civil Defence of Sweden, will speak at the Hertie School to discuss the concept of civil defence as well as Sweden’s role in NATO.

Since 2018, global conditions have significantly worsened. Conflicts are escalating, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent, and threats such as terrorism, cyberattacks, and disinformation, are omnipresent. Against this backdrop, Sweden has chosen to join the NATO defence alliance, and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), under the Swedish Ministry for Civil Defence, has been tasked with producing an updated version of the booklet "Om krisen eller kriget kommer"­­ (If Crisis or War Comes).

The updated booklet outlines essential actions to take during periods of heightened alert, including guidance on protective measures during military attacks, items to bring during evacuations, and strategies for managing anxiety. Mailings to the entire Swedish population will begin on 18 November.

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