The Centre Party has reported Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to parliament's constitutional committee over security breaches at the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority. The move follows scrutiny of Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) for similar issues. The party calls for an investigation into the government's handling of national security.
The Centre Party (C) has formally reported Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to parliament's constitutional committee (KU) following revelations of serious security breaches at the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority (Lantmäteriet). According to the party, classified information has been left open in the agency's archives, and customer service has released documents without secrecy checks. These issues have come to light during the current term and involve both Lantmäteriet and the government offices.
Earlier this week, Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) was reported to KU for the same reasons. The scrutiny now extends to the head of government himself. Daniel Bäckström, the Centre Party's parliamentary group leader, stated in a press release: “The Centre Party is reporting the prime minister to KU following the serious security breaches that have become known within both Lantmäteriet and the government offices during this term.”
The Centre Party wants KU to specifically examine “the prime minister's leadership and handling of national security work.” The report highlights the opposition's concerns about the government's ability to protect sensitive information. No immediate responses from the government have been reported, but the matter will now be handled by the constitutional committee.
The background involves inadequate procedures for handling classified data, potentially jeopardizing national security. Lantmäteriet, responsible for property registration and mapping, has been criticized for sloppy processes.
