Sweden Proposes Enhanced Security Cooperation with Finland to Strengthen Crisis Preparedness

Sweden and Finland, recognizing their intertwined security and economic interests, are set to deepen their cooperation on crisis management and supply readiness. According to a November 2025 report by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), the two countries' ability to manage disruptions in critical goods and services flows during crises or wartime is vital for their security and prosperity. MSB proposes expanding the 1992 crisis trade agreement between Sweden and Finland, with an eye toward broader collaboration with other Nordic countries as well.

A key recommendation includes formalizing agreements for the sharing of classified security information between relevant Swedish and Finnish authorities. This enhanced information exchange aims to facilitate joint planning and coordinated responses to potential disruptions. MSB envisions the agency itself taking responsibility for signing these information-sharing agreements, underscoring the importance of coordinated crisis management efforts.

This proposal signifies a strengthening of the long-standing Nordic tradition of security cooperation amid evolving geopolitical uncertainties. By building on established frameworks, Sweden and Finland seek to ensure resilience in critical supply chains and improve their collective preparedness for future emergencies or military conflicts.

As the situation develops, the Swedish government will consider MSB’s recommendations to enhance bilateral and regional security collaboration further.