
Macron in Sweden: France Seeks New Defence Partners
Macron’s Sweden visit seals a major defence deal as France seeks new partners after the collapse of its flagship Franco-German FCAS project.

Macron’s Sweden visit seals a major defence deal as France seeks new partners after the collapse of its flagship Franco-German FCAS project.

Swedish PM and NATO Secretary-General issue a stark call for more equitable financial support for Ukraine from partners—just as Kyiv intensifies its drone strikes against critical Russian oil refineries.

Stockholm expects the reform to raise annual deportations to around 3,000—six times the current average.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s party wants to explore a path for Swedish euro zone membership. It would be a bad idea for Sweden to give up its own currency.

Deliveries of the Saab-produced Jas 39 Gripen E could start in three years if financing is worked out.

PM Ulf Kristersson notes ongoing “hybrid attacks” in the Baltic, including disinformation and incidents involving underwater cables.

Drone sightings have forced Denmark to seal its airspace to all civilan flights until Friday, ahead of Copenhagen’s EU summit.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán contrasted Hungary’s secure borders and strict migration control with Sweden’s rising violence and lawlessness, warning that Europe cannot afford such disorder.
“The purpose could be either to cause chaos or to test Sweden’s preparedness,” internet expert said.

Merz has been told there are “no easy solutions” after he said he “no longer understands” Israel’s objectives in Gaza.