Sweden does not share findings
The German Navy minehunting boat "Dillingen", the multi-purpose boat "Mittelgrund" and the federal police patrol vessel "Potsdam" have completed their mission in the Baltic Sea and are back in their home harbours.
Minesweeper class 332 "Dillingen" of the German Navy. Photo: Michael Nitz
The joint operation following the request for assistance from the German Federal Police focussed on the leaks north-east of the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm. According to information from SPIEGEL, a "Sea Cat" underwater drone was used. Divers from the German Federal Police and the German Navy were not deployed due to the water depth of 70 metres. Sweden had already inspected the crime scene south-east of the Baltic Sea island beforehand and recovered evidence from the seabed. However, there were analysable images of the damaged pipeline and so it leaked out that several craters and damage to the pipes could be seen over a long distance. This is not exactly a sensation, but almost to be expected.
Germany, Denmark and Sweden are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. Russia demanded to be involved, which - as we reported - was rejected. And it is precisely this joint investigation that is now causing irritation. According to information from SPIEGEL and security circles, Sweden is currently refusing to share the results. The relevance for Sweden's national security is too high to share them with other countries. There is no official statement on this from Sweden.
This is not surprising, as Sweden is very sensitive when it comes to the security of its coasts due to historical experience. This should not be seen as an affront; Sweden has a right to act in this way - even in the run-up to possible NATO membership.
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Before criticising Sweden, it is important to look at Swedish procedural law. If the Swedish police or judiciary are not allowed to disclose information to the outside world during ongoing criminal proceedings, this also applies to disclosure to other nations. This must be respected.
This may be an argument for the past. But not for the here and now, if you want to become a member of an alliance. Sweden should review its attitude towards its Baltic Sea neighbours.