Tobias Thyberg Returns to Ministry for Foreign Affairs After Controversial Resignation

Tobias Thyberg has officially returned to his leadership role at Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs following his resignation as national security advisor amid controversy. Thyberg stepped down shortly after taking office in May 2023, when nude photographs of him were leaked to government officials and media, raising questions about his security clearance process. He later admitted that he failed to disclose the existence of these photographs during his vetting, which contributed to his resignation.

The incident sparked criticism towards Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for perceived rashness in handling the situation. Thyberg has since passed two new security clearances by mid-July, paving the way for his reinstatement. Prior to his brief tenure as security advisor, he served as an ambassador in Ukraine, leading the unit for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In the wake of his resignation, the government appointed Niclas Kvarnström, also with a diplomatic background, as the new national security advisor.