A recent controversy has emerged in Sweden regarding the appointment of Björn Fagerberg to a sensitive government position without undergoing a new security clearance.

Fagerberg, who was brought in from the Swedish embassy in Washington to work closely with national security advisor Henrik Landerholm, did not receive a fresh security assessment for his new role, which experts argue is a violation of the Security Protection Act.

This act mandates a new security check for each position, regardless of previous clearances.

The situation has drawn criticism from political figures, including former Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist, who emphasized the importance of consistent application of security protocols.

Landerholm defended the decision, stating that ongoing evaluations by the government's security department deemed a new clearance unnecessary.

However, experts maintain that each role requires its own security assessment to ensure the protection of sensitive information.