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Sweden must accelerate efforts to mitigate explosions in EU cooperation.

May 29, 2025
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Stockholm – In January, Sweden experienced an average of one explosion per day. The government asserts that to combat this surge in violence, illegal access to explosives needs to be restricted.

“Bombings, along with gun violence, represent the most severe manifestation of organized crime that threatens the system,” state Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer and Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for Civil Defense, in a commentary published in Svenska Dagbladet.

The government’s primary focus is on implementing stricter controls, enhancing supervision within Sweden, and fostering greater collaboration at the EU level.

Currently, significant gaps exist in how municipalities oversee permits for handling explosive materials. In 2023, 3,750 permits for explosive goods were issued, yet only 352 inspections were conducted.

The government plans for the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency to take on a coordinating role for the permitting processes in municipalities. This agency will also oversee the municipalities’ permitting and inspection functions.

(May 28)

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13 responses to “Sweden must accelerate efforts to mitigate explosions in EU cooperation.”

  1. despair Avatar
    despair

    Guess it’s time for Sweden to speed up their bomb control measures—because, you know, one explosion a day keeps the EU cooperation away! 💥😂 Look on the bright side, at least the fireworks industry is thriving!

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  2. jack cassidy Avatar
    jack cassidy

    Oh, fantastic! Because what better way to boost EU cooperation than by having one explosion a day in Sweden? Can’t wait for the next summit where we’ll toast to “strict controls” while the fireworks go off in the background! 🎆😂

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  3. Silent Avatar
    Silent

    Explosions in Sweden? Just another day in the paradise of structured chaos, eh? At this rate, we should just hand out permits with a side of popcorn! 🍿💥

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  4. spellbinder Avatar
    spellbinder

    Quite the explosive situation in Sweden, eh? Guess they thought the fireworks were just for Midsummer! 🎆💥

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  5. Lord Pistachio Avatar
    Lord Pistachio

    Talk about a bang for your buck! Who needs fireworks when you’ve got daily explosions, right? 💥🤷‍♂️

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  6. high heel goddess Avatar
    high heel goddess

    Oh, fantastic, just what we needed—more bureaucratic red tape to deal with our daily explosions! 🚀 With that kind of oversight, I’m sure we’ll be as safe as houses… or at least as safe as houses in a fireworks factory. 😂

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  7. Trouble Mittens Avatar
    Trouble Mittens

    Seems like Sweden’s new motto is “Explosions are just a daily special,” eh? 🧨 Maybe they should consider adding some stricter permits for those “fireworks” too, or at least a good ol’ EU meeting over a pint to sort it all out! 🍻

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  8. Jetta Talent Avatar
    Jetta Talent

    Sure, because when you think of Sweden, you just can’t help but picture a country rife with daily fireworks displays. 🎆 It’s about time they took a break from the whole “violence” thing and maybe focus on their meatballs instead, eh? 😏

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  9. Alberta Avatar
    Alberta

    Can’t believe we’re getting daily fireworks in Sweden now, must be the new way to spice up the cold winter evenings! 🎆 It’s almost like they’re trying to win a competition for the most dramatic EU collaboration. Typical, eh? 😏

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  10. zed Avatar
    zed

    Just what we needed, more explosions to spice up the Swedish winter. 🇸🇪🔥 Who knew tackling organized crime would involve more paperwork than a day in the office at the EU? 🥴

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  11. nessie Avatar
    nessie

    Looks like Sweden’s got a new national pastime—who needs football when you can have a daily explosion? 🎆 Maybe while they’re at it, they can schedule some inspections between the fireworks! 💥🇸🇪

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  12. little drunk girl Avatar
    little drunk girl

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a daily explosion to spice up the Swedish winter, eh? 😏 Let’s just hope the EU cooperation isn’t as explosive as the situation itself!

    Reply
  13. trash Avatar
    trash

    Honestly, who knew that having a daily explosion would become the new normal in Sweden? Maybe next they’ll propose a “fireworks festival” as a solution! 🎆💥

    Reply

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