Implicit call from the Swedish prime minister to Erdogan

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who wanted to join NATO with Finland after Russia’s attack on Ukraine but faced objections from Turkey and Hungary, wrote an article on the subject for Britain’s Financial Times.

Under the headline “We took a step in the fight against terrorism as part of the NATO application process,” Kristersson explained the new anti-terrorism law, which will enter into force this week. “The new law will help show that we are a much stronger ally,” he said.

“SWEDEN FOR Türkiye”

Emphasizing that Sweden’s NATO membership must be taken seriously ahead of the NATO Summit in Vilnius five weeks later, Kristersson said: “Since last year’s summit, 29 allies have approved Sweden’s membership. Only Türkiye and Hungary remained. Sweden has reached an agreement with Turkey on the fight against terrorism,” he said.

Stating that the new anti-terror law that will come into force this week will make it illegal to join, praise and support a terrorist organization, Kristersson said: “Sweden stands with Turkey against threats to Turkey and its national security, and curses all terrorists”. organizations, including the PKK. “Terrorism is a very serious threat to our societies without a doubt,” he said.

“PERPETUAL PRISON WILL BE GIVEN”

Kristersson noted that the penalties will be severe in the new law, which is scheduled to come into force tomorrow. “The simplest maximum sentence would be four years in prison,” Kristersson said. For the most serious crimes, there will be a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 8 years in prison. Leaders of terrorist organizations can be sentenced from 2 years to life in prison,” he said.

The Swedish Prime Minister said: “Combatting the threat requires an inclusive national and international effort. Sweden’s new and improved law will improve cooperation with Turkey and other NATO and EU countries.