Press release
15 December 2010
Prime Minister's Office
Press conference on violent Islamist extremism
On Wednesday 15 December, Director-General of the Swedish Security Service Anders Danielsson will present a report entitled "Violent Islamist Extremism in Sweden" to the minister responsible for democracy issues, Birgitta Ohlsson. The occasion will be marked with a press conference presenting the report.
Time and place
Time: Wednesday 15 December at 11.15
Place: Bella Venezia, Rosenbad 4, Stockholm
Webcast
The press conference will be attended by Ms Ohlsson, Mr Danielsson and Malena Rembe, chief analyst at the Swedish Security Services Counter-Terrorism Unit.
In February this year, the Government instructed the Swedish Security Service to prepare a report on violent Islamist extremism in Sweden. The report describes:
1. violent Islamist extremism in Sweden;
2. the radicalisation process that can be identified in violent Islamist environments in Sweden; and
3. the tools and strategies that can be used to counteract radicalisation.
Please arrive in good time and use the Kopparporten entrance. Press credentials are required.
Clarification: For questions concerning ongoing Swedish Security Service investigations into suspected terrorist offences, we refer you to the press conference to be held by the Swedish Security Service on Thursday 16 December. Information on the time and place for this press conference will be published on the Swedish Security Services website: www.sakerhetspolisen.se.
We look forward to seeing you.
Contact
Magnus SimonssonPress Secretary to Birgitta Ohlsson
