Sweden Reintroduces Border Controls Over Russian Hybrid Attack Concerns

Sweden has reinstated border controls for six months, citing security risks, particularly hybrid threats linked to Russia. These extended checks, starting November 12, 2027, build upon previously established measures. As a member of the Schengen area, Sweden can temporarily reintroduce national border controls when facing serious threats to public policy or internal security.

• Sweden has reintroduced border controls for a period of six months.
• The decision is driven by security risks, mainly hybrid threats from actors linked to Russia.
• The border checks will be in effect from November 12, 2027, to May 11, 2027.
• These measures extend previously introduced checks at Sweden’s external borders.
• Sweden is part of the Schengen area, which generally allows travel without internal border checks.
• Schengen countries have the provision to temporarily reintroduce internal border controls under specific threat conditions.