Sweden’s security situation worsened after burnings of the Quran

“In Sweden, we have already begun to analyze the legal situation, including the law on public order. The aim is to take measures that will strengthen our national security and the security of Swedes abroad. Ultimately, it is about protecting our free and open society,” Kristersson said in a statement.

Sweden is in its most serious security situation since World War II, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said after a meeting with his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen. The two had a meeting about the burning of the Quran in both countries.

According to the Swedish prime minister, some states may take advantage of the current situation in Sweden. According to Kristersson, the authorities of both countries consider the present situation dangerous and will take appropriate measures.

Since Al-Qaeda urged its supporters to carry out attacks against Denmark and Sweden, Swedish Security Service has announced a heightened threat level to the fourth out of five levels. Last time the threat level was elevated like so was in 2016. Consequently, The Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm, Sweden, issued a new travel advisory for Sweden asurging Malaysians to ‘exercise caution and be vigilant of the surroundings at all times’.