Swedish bill sets resilience duties for 11 critical sectors

Sweden's government has sent Parliament a bill requiring identified public and private operators in 11 sectors to strengthen the resilience of essential services.

The proposal implements the EU Critical Entities Resilience Directive. It covers energy, transport, banking, financial-market infrastructure, healthcare, drinking water, wastewater, digital infrastructure, public administration, space, and the production, processing and distribution of food.

Operators classified as critical would have to take measures to prevent disruptions, withstand them and limit their effects. They would also have to report incidents that affect, or could affect, delivery of essential services. The bill provides for supervision and enforcement when operators do not meet the requirements.

Separate amendments would permit higher administrative penalties under Sweden's Protective Security Act for private operators.

The rules would not apply automatically to every organisation in the named sectors. The obligations attach to operators formally identified as critical under the proposed system - a distinction that matters for businesses and public bodies assessing whether they are covered.

The government presented Proposition 2025/26:303 on 14 July. The new law and related amendments are proposed to take effect on 1 January 2027, subject to Parliament's approval.

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