# Surveillance in times of insecurity: a wicked and stupid strategy

- Type: News
- Source: European Digital Rights
- Date: 2026-10-29
- Original: https://edri.org/our-work/surveillance-in-times-of-insecurity-a-wicked-and-stupid-strategy/
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/607147
- Topics: Monitoring, Minors

## Summary

Sweden has been grappling with crime-related challenges in the past years. The difficulty to address violent crimes in cities notably has triggered extensive legislative reforms to increase surveillance and repression, including that of children. Tougher criminal penalties, widespread videosurveillance, mass electronic monitoring and government hacking are just a few examples illustrating the Swedish government’s attempt to counter public safety threats. The post Surveillance in times of insecur

## Full text

Sweden has been grappling with crime-related challenges in the past years. The difficulty to address violent crimes in cities notably has triggered extensive legislative reforms to increase surveillance and repression, including that of children. Tougher criminal penalties, widespread videosurveillance, mass electronic monitoring and government hacking are just a few examples illustrating the Swedish government’s attempt to counter public safety threats.

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