– I have received information that a preliminary investigation has been initiated. I have informed the Prime Minister about this, and we agree that under the current circumstances, I can no longer fulfil my duties, Landerholm writes in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Landerholm, who assumed office in November 2022, was Sweden's first national security advisor. He was tasked with leading the work to coordinate Sweden's security and intelligence matters through the newly established national security council. With a long career in defence and foreign service, including roles as rector of the Swedish Defence University, director-general of the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, and ambassador to Latvia, he has held several leading roles in efforts for Sweden's security.
At the establishment of the intelligence council in 2023, Landerholm described the work as crucial for strengthening cooperation and coordination between the Government Offices and Sweden's security agencies, including the Security Service, FRA, and the Armed Forces.
In his statement, Landerholm also described the decision to leave the position as a "great sorrow" and highlighted his 42 years in state service. He concludes his Twitter thread by stating that he will not make public comments while legal proceedings are ongoing.
During his tenure, he has been subject to criticism, including for allowing taxpayers to cover private trips to Berlin and for mishandling classified documents. The opposition, including the Social Democrats' defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist, has called for his resignation.