News and Research articles on E-government

Do as the Swedes do? Internet policy and regulation in Sweden – a snapshot

Merlin Münch, Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society
PUBLISHED ON: 10 May 2013 DOI: 10.14763/2013.2.127

When it comes to information technology Sweden is considered to be at the forefront both in terms of technological innovation, as well as in progressive policy-making, regulation and internet freedom. It seems that from a policy perspective Sweden is an interesting example, as it is both perceived as free and neutral, while at the same time pursuing a tough and much contested policy approach. The following ‘snapshot’ seeks to give a brief, yet nuanced picture of the Swedish policy landscape.