They realize it is their very last chance to implement their new global system, IMO. I think they had planned to slowly work the public opinions towards their favor for at least 20 more years before taking this step, but they be panicking now and "taking a chance".
Sweden? There is not enough police to enforce a lockdown Sweden have only one police force that work nationally and regionally. I has been dismantled since beginning of 2000's. AND, most people are stupid enough to stay in the corral by themselves. But as everywhere else, people wake up in droves.