Overview

• Sweden is investing heavily in its civil defense and energy infrastructure to prepare for potential regional conflicts.
• The Oresundsverket power plant in Malmo is being reactivated as part of Sweden's strategy to ensure energy security.
• The government has allocated approximately $510 million in the 2024 budget for civil defense, a significant increase from previous years.
• Sweden is learning from Finland's robust civil defense systems and incorporating these lessons into its own strategies.
• By the end of 2028, Sweden plans to have 1,000 skilled individuals ready to support its energy supply under a compulsory civic duty program.