Gunnar Strömmer Proposes Life Sentences for Gang Leaders

Gunnar Strömmer announced a proposal to criminalize participation in and association with criminal gangs to simplify the prosecution of organized crime figures.The legislation introduces life imprisonment for gang leaders and targets enablers such as lawyers or accountants who provide active support to these organizations.Implementation requires two parliamentary votes due to constitutional amendments regarding freedom of association and is expected to result in 700 annual prison sentences starting in 2027.