Swedish Security Police: Increasing threat against Sweden

- The threat from foreign powers and violent extremism continues to increase, according to Sweden’s Security Police, Säpo.
- In its yearly book report, Säpo estimates that the threats will increase in the coming years.
- “The attacks on Sweden’s security mean that our democratic values are being challenged,” says Säpo chief Klas Friberg.
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