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NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

Wed 25 Jun 2025 06:59 CEST

Five percent will be Nato's new budget target when heads of state and government hold their formal summit in The Hague. According to Nato chief Mark Rutte, it is a choice between that or teaching Swedish school children Russian

UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost

UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost

Wed 25 Jun 2025 00:26 CEST

United Kingdom is re-establishing the capability to equip combat aircraft with nuclear weapons and is purchasing twelve American F-35A, announces Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office.

Sweden Urges Faster NATO Defense Investment Increase

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Sweden Urges Faster NATO Defense Investment Increase

Tue 24 Jun 2025 17:52 CEST

Nato aims to increase defense expenditures to five percent of GDP by 2035. We would have preferred 2030

Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success

Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success

Tue 24 Jun 2025 17:13 CEST

”Congratulations and thank you for your decisive intervention in Iran”. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte praises USA's president Donald Trump – who quickly published his letter

NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

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NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

Tue 24 Jun 2025 16:33 CEST

The NATO force that is to deter Russia from an attack on Finland is beginning to take shape. In addition to Sweden, among others Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute with troops

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Tue 24 Jun 2025 11:46 CEST

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

Tue 24 Jun 2025 10:09 CEST

USA's president Donald Trump has arrived in Europe. Nervous Nato leaders hope for good mood and no quarrels about defense investments and support to Ukraine

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

Tue 24 Jun 2025 09:12 CEST

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson goes on the attack against the red-greens in her Almedalen speech. She also promises to work for a bourgeois prime minister ahead of the 2026 election

Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

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Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

Tue 24 Jun 2025 09:02 CEST

Europe's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Tue 24 Jun 2025 06:00 CEST

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has during Tuesday morning spoken with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister about the need to release the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is sentenced to death in Iran.

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Mon 23 Jun 2025 22:09 CEST

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj first had lunch with King Charles III. Then he tied new bonds with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a quick visit to London

NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

Mon 23 Jun 2025 15:13 CEST

The NATO summit aims for a decision to increase defense expenditures to five percent of GDP by 2035. This summit is about ensuring that NATO is safe not just today, but also in 3

NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

Mon 23 Jun 2025 06:34 CEST

The NATO summit in the Dutch city of The Hague will be a test for the cohesion in the defense alliance. There, the 32 member countries will agree to significantly increase defense spending

Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

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Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Sun 22 Jun 2025 18:11 CEST

Nato countries are reported to be in agreement to increase defense expenditures to five percent of the states' gross national product. Spain, which opposed the increase, has been exempted from the decision

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Sat 21 Jun 2025 11:52 CEST

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato unites on new budget targets

Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Thu 19 Jun 2025 14:40 CEST

Finland Exits Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Finland Exits Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Thu 19 Jun 2025 12:13 CEST

Finland leaves the Ottawa Treaty on personal mines. This means that in the future, it will be allowed for the Finnish defense forces to use personal mines

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

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Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

Thu 19 Jun 2025 08:36 CEST

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget

Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement

Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement

Wed 18 Jun 2025 13:30 CEST

All parties in the Riksdag support a historic buildup of the Swedish defense, according to SVT.

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Wed 18 Jun 2025 11:22 CEST

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets and Russian Threats

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets and Russian Threats

Mon 16 Jun 2025 10:45 CEST

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato agrees on new budget targets

NATO Chief Confident in Agreement on Increased Defense Spending

NATO Chief Confident in Agreement on Increased Defense Spending

Fri 13 Jun 2025 11:40 CEST

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is quite certain that NATO countries will back a significantly increased defence expenditure target at the summit in The Hague after Midsummer. It looks like we will be able to reach an agreement in The Hague, he said at a press conference in Stockholm

Kristersson on Iran-Israel Conflict: Sweden on Alert

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Kristersson on Iran-Israel Conflict: Sweden on Alert

Fri 13 Jun 2025 10:11 CEST

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says that the government and authorities are on their toes when it comes to potential spreading effects from the attacks between Israel and Iran. We currently have no signs that anything serious is directed specifically at Sweden

Denmark Approves US Military Bases Amid Greenland Concerns

Denmark Approves US Military Bases Amid Greenland Concerns

Wed 11 Jun 2025 16:27 CEST

Denmark approves a bill proposal that allows American military bases on Danish soil – a message that comes at a time when the President of the USA has shown great interest in taking control of the kingdom's territory Greenland.