"Swedish nuclear weapons policy should be characterized by consensus. Our line has been consistent, but we have never sought conflict regarding the dialogue with France. Now everyone needs to take a deep breath and lower the tone. Today we have therefore contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify any ambiguities," she writes.
The debate between the government and the Social Democrats has raged since Andersson opposed the government's discussions with France about deterrence involving French nuclear weapons.
Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard then criticized the opposition leader on X:
"Once again, Magdalena Andersson shows true social democracy: her own interests before Sweden's."
