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Jonson on NATO: Europe needs to take greater responsibility

Regardless of who wins the autumn's presidential election in the USA — now Nato is facing a new reality. This is emphasized by Defense Minister Pål Jonson ahead of this week's historic summit in Washington.

Jonson on NATO: Europe needs to take greater responsibility

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

Nato is celebrating its 75th anniversary in connection with the summit in Washington, now with Sweden as a member. In the background, future challenges are lurking and a big question: What happens in the long run if Donald Trump becomes president?.

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

We are not anti-European, Hungary assures when the EU's most stubborn member state is now acting as chairman of the Council of Ministers. But they think differently about almost everything - and it will be noticeable, the government promises.

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

If Trump Takes Over: NATO Anxiety and Deportations

If Donald Trump wins the autumn's presidential election in the USA, uncertainty awaits around Nato and tariffs on Chinese goods. At home, the Republican plans to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants.

If Trump Takes Over: NATO Anxiety and Deportations

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Ukraine must abandon four regions for peace to be possible, was the message from Vladimir Putin to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán's visit to Moscow is heavily criticized by his fellow leaders in the EU.

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expects continued support for NATO in Europe despite right-wing extremist advances – most recently in the first round of the French parliamentary election. .

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

Finland has approved defense agreement with USA

Finland's parliament has now approved the agreement on defense cooperation with the USA, reports Finnish media. No voting was needed since the parliament was unanimous.

Finland has approved defense agreement with USA

South Korea: North Korea Fired a Ballistic Missile

South Korea reports that North Korea has fired a ballistic missile from North Korea's east coast towards the water. According to the information, the rocket was fired on Monday morning, local time.

South Korea: North Korea Fired a Ballistic Missile

The Head of Military Intelligence: We Live in a Dangerous Time

The Russian hybrid threat can be cranked up further, warns the Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must). It's about more cyber espionage, more signal intelligence – and sabotage and violent acts carried out by hired agents.

The Head of Military Intelligence: We Live in a Dangerous Time

Fateful week awaits in France

Far-right or left-wing? A divided and dissatisfied France chooses a path – which will have major consequences for all of Europe. .

Fateful week awaits in France

Denmark: Has No Medium-Range Robots in the Country

The Danish Defense Ministry rejects Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that the USA has sent medium-range missiles to Denmark for exercises. .

Denmark: Has No Medium-Range Robots in the Country

The USA Debate: Wavering Biden, Attacking Trump

President Joe Biden spoke incoherently with a weak voice and looked down often. Challenger Donald Trump made a powerful impression but used more questionable arguments.

The USA Debate: Wavering Biden, Attacking Trump

New agreement takes satellites from Kiruna to space

The last puzzle piece is in place to enable satellite launches from Sweden. Something that is expected to happen from 2025 onwards with the help of a new rocket agreement.

New agreement takes satellites from Kiruna to space

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

"A historic step forward", notes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on his Brussels visit after the start of negotiations with the EU last week. New security agreements are to guarantee long-term support.

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to bounce right off him. When Mark Rutte takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Dutchman Mark Rutte will become Nato's next chief, the defence alliance announced in a statement. "I know I'm leaving Nato in good hands", writes outgoing Jens Stoltenberg on X.

Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Shots fired at synagogue and churches in Dagestan

Shots have been fired at a synagogue and two Orthodox churches in the Russian republic of Dagestan, reports AFP. Several people are reported to have died, including a priest and several police officers.

Shots fired at synagogue and churches in Dagestan

Farage sparks new Putin row

Nigel Farage has faced strong criticism following a television interview on Friday evening. However, despite the storm he has created, the British right-wing populist is standing by his claim that the EU and Nato provoked the war in Ukraine.

Farage sparks new Putin row

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to just roll off him. When Mark Rutte, by all accounts, takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

Military Corridor in the North to Provide NATO Support for Sweden

Norway, Sweden and Finland have agreed to establish a military transport corridor in the north. A reliable defence in the north is central to our security, says Norway's Prime Minister during today's defence meeting in Bodø.

Military Corridor in the North to Provide NATO Support for Sweden

Rutte the only candidate for Nato chief job

Romania's president Klaus Iohannis throws in the towel in the battle to become Nato's next Secretary-General. He and Romania's national security council fully back Mark Rutte's candidacy for the Secretary-General post.

Rutte the only candidate for Nato chief job

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

The Government has appointed Jan Knutsson as Sweden's new ambassador to Nato's political headquarters in Brussels. Knutsson is currently cabinet secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

DCA Criticism: "A Direct Threat to All Swedes"

That the DCA agreement gives the USA the opportunity to place nuclear weapons on Swedish soil is a historic turnaround, according to several critics. This creates a direct threat to all Swedes, says diplomat Rolf Ekéus.

DCA Criticism: "A Direct Threat to All Swedes"

Estonia jails Russian professor for spying

A Russian professor at Estonia's most prestigious university has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison, accused of spying on behalf of Russia. .

Estonia jails Russian professor for spying