Sweden designates 2027 as national preparedness year

Sweden has designated 2027 as a national preparedness year to strengthen the ability of citizens, businesses, and authorities to handle crises, major disruptions, or war. The initiative by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency follows a survey revealing that 59 percent of Swedes struggle to maintain adequate home preparedness, while 39 percent feel unprepared to assist others during a societal crisis.

Mikael Frisell, Director General of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, noted a gap between public awareness and actual readiness despite growing interest in the subject.

In a related effort to bolster regional security, authorities in Sweden and Denmark are working to improve cross-border cooperation. Länsstyrelsen Skåne and the Danish Emergency Management Agency are currently exploring a scenario involving the potential evacuation of Bornholm. Officials clarified that this is a discussion of a preparedness scenario to better understand mutual roles and responsibilities, rather than a finalized joint evacuation plan.