Swedish lawmakers vote to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14, according to multiple reports. The decision is made as the country heads toward a national general election and is framed by the governing coalition as part of a broader effort to address crime.
Reports say the government initially sought to reduce the threshold further, to 13, and withdrew that proposal in June after failing to secure a parliamentary majority. On Thursday’s vote, 281 lawmakers support the change to 14, while 66 oppose it. The vote includes backing from opposition Social Democrats, despite objections from other lawmakers.
Across the coverage, there is emphasis on Sweden’s longer-running public security challenge, including gang-related violence and competition over parts of the drug market. Euronews focuses on the scale and duration of gang battles, while the Philippines outlet highlights the election context and the legislative vote details, including how parties aligned on the final amendment.
