Sweden/Minister/Defence
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| Although the Minister for Defence heads the Ministry of Defence, the Minister cannot as a general rule issue directives in his/her own right to the Supreme Commander or any other agency. |
The Minister for Defence of Sweden is a member of the Government of Sweden. The Minister heads the Ministry for Defence and is appointed and dismissed at the sole discretion of the prime minister of Sweden.
Although the Minister for Defence heads the Ministry of Defence, the Minister cannot as a general rule issue directives in his/her own right to the Supreme Commander or any other agency director-general in the defence portfolio due to the Swedish prohibition on ministerial rule, unless such authority is provided for in specific statutory provisions.
Office Holders on Wikispooks
| Name | From | To | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hultqvist | 3 October 2014 | ||
| Sten Tolgfors | 5 September 2007 | 29 March 2012 | |
| Anders Thunborg | 1983 | 1985 | During The secret war against Sweden |
| Sven Andersson | 22 March 1957 | 31 October 1973 | The IB-affair was exposed |
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