Sweden fails to block Russian property purchases used for espionage

Swedish politicians and experts warn that Russian actors can use purchased properties as bases for sabotage or espionage, but after nine years and two investigations, no law has been enacted to stop such acquisitions. The delay highlights a governance gap in national security oversight, with former defense minister Peter Hultqvist criticizing the slow progress. This matters as it exposes a persistent vulnerability in Sweden's counterintelligence posture amid heightened Russian activity in Europe.