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Critical Infrastructure
Gathered overview of the civil defense situation
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency reported on May 4, 2026, the government assignment to make a comprehensive assessment of the capabilities within civil defense (Fö2025/01545). The assessment notes positive developments across all preparedness sectors, with some areas advancing more than others in terms of tactics and ambition levels. Improvements include reporting, communication with the public and media, and cross-border cooperation. At the same time, experiences from the war in Ukraine, the changed threat landscape, and Sweden's obligations as an ally have raised the threshold for necessary capabilities. More actors need to plan and prepare to maintain critical societal functions during heightened alert. The capabilities within civil defense in 2026—Supplementary open report to the 2026 government assignment report (Fö2025/01545)—an accessible version of the report 'Capabilities within Civil Defense 2026' is under development and will be published in August 2026.