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Everything points to Rutte as the new leader of Nato

Hungary gives up its veto against the Netherlands' outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte as new Secretary-General of Nato. Thus, everything suggests Rutte as successor to Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg in the autumn.

Everything points to Rutte as the new leader of Nato

Record number of Nato countries expected to reach spending target

More than 20 member countries in Nato are expected to reach the alliance's two per cent target by 2024, announces Nato's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The defence alliance's goal is for each country to allocate at least two per cent of its GDP to its defence, which is far from what all members have chosen to do so far.

Record number of Nato countries expected to reach spending target

Nato discusses more nuclear weapons on standby

Nato's member countries are discussing the possibility of more nuclear weapons being moved from storage to standby, says Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with [The Telegraph](https://www. telegraph.

Nato discusses more nuclear weapons on standby

Expert on the violation: No coincidence

The Russian violation of Swedish airspace was no mistake, according to Robert Dalsjö, defence policy expert at the Total Defence Research Institute, FOI. It's about security policy body language, he says.

Expert on the violation: No coincidence

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Sweden, Norway and Finland come under the same Nato headquarters – but whether this also applies to islands such as Gotland and Åland remains unclear. Military reasons will decide, rather than political.

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Total rejection of President Putin's peace demands

Russia's president Vladimir Putin's demands to annex several regions in Ukraine in order to agree to a ceasefire and peace negotiations are rejected by Kiev and Nato. Putin cannot dictate terms to Ukraine, says USA's Defence Minister Lloyd Austin.

Total rejection of President Putin's peace demands

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Eight EU countries want the EU to stop Russian diplomats from moving freely within the EU. "Free movement throughout the Schengen area for holders of Russian diplomatic passports, accredited in one country, facilitates malicious activities", the eight write in a letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, according to the news agency [Reuters](https://www.

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

NATO countries are getting closer to long-term support for Ukraine and more NATO control over coordination. Hungary being exempt sparks concern over unity – which is, however, dismissed in Brussels.

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine Support

Nato can proceed with plans for increased military and economic support to Ukraine. Hungary does not need to be involved – and will no longer block.

Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine Support

Kristersson to Riga for meeting with Nato countries

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) travels to Riga in Latvia for a meeting between countries on Nato's eastern flank, writes the government in a press release. The meeting, held in the so-called B9 format, gathers leaders from Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.

Kristersson to Riga for meeting with Nato countries

Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases

A thorough public discussion is needed before the DCA agreement on defense cooperation between the US and Sweden is approved by the Riksdag. This is believed by Hans Blix, among others, former Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General, in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.

Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén.

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

Putin in a unique meeting: It would be crazy to attack NATO

Russia is not the enemy and will not attack NATO, says Russia's President Vladimir Putin at a press conference. At the same time, he warns the West not to assume that Russia would never use nuclear weapons to defend itself.

Putin in a unique meeting: It would be crazy to attack NATO

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

The war in Ukraine is making Europe's old Eastern Bloc wish for a stronger position in the EU. Listen to us! is the demand before the EU election and the allocation of future top jobs in Brussels.

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

Microsoft is investing billions in AI in Sweden

Microsoft focuses on AI in Sweden. The American tech giant is investing almost 3.

Microsoft is investing billions in AI in Sweden

KD-top wants asylum center outside the EU

KD will see a new migration pact with asylum centers outside the union. The current system for seeking asylum in an EU country is morally wrong, according to top candidate Alice Teodorescu Måwe.

KD-top wants asylum center outside the EU