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Sweden heads to polls in close election race dominated by welfare state and security

Opinion polls ahead of Sunday's vote point to a victory for the centre-left opposition headed by the Social Democrats which could see Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition ousted.

Euronews

France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO country's defense

France and Sweden have signed agreements for France to supply the Nordic country with four modern frigates

The Independent UK

Macron in Sweden to sign multi-billion euro frigate deal and strengthen strategic partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Stockholm on Monday to finalise a multi-billion euro deal with his Swedish counterpart for four French frigates.

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Macron in Sweden to sign frigate deal, strengthening 'strategic partnership'

Emmanuel Macron will visit Sweden on Monday to sign a €4.3 billion contract for Stockholm's acquisition of four French frigates – a trip that will also provide the French president with an opportunity to discuss broader concerns about European security and NATO cooperation with Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Radio France Internationale

Second arrest over deadly sword attack at Swedish school

A 17-year-old girl was killed and three boys wounded in the attack, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances and possible motive.

Euronews

Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

STOCKHOLM - Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.

Bangkok Post

Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at school in Sweden

Three other people wounded after 18-year-old man wielding sword assailed students in Fagersta school

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Teen girl killed in Swedish school sword attack

STOCKHOLM - Swedish police said a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Swedish lawmakers cut age of criminal responsibility to 14 ahead of general election

The Scandinavian country has been rocked by gang battles for more than a decade, particularly for control of the drug market.

Euronews

Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?

As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats

The Guardian - UK

Trump Has Been At Odds With Most NATO Allies. It Has Just Delivered Good News For One Of Them

President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara for the alliance's annual summit and announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey, potentially paving the way for Ankara's return to the F-35 fighter jet program.

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: Swedish defence maker Saab signs deal to deliver 16 fighter jets to Kyiv

Defence maker Saab signs contract to deliver ⁠16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine in $2.54bn deal. What we know on day 1,589

The Guardian - AU

Church of Sweden launches inquiry into PM's wife over unspecified ethical concerns

The Lutheran Church of Sweden, which has some 5.4 million members in a country of 10.6 million, formally separated from the Swedish state in 2000.

Euronews

Inside the adult Swedish prison preparing to house children as young as 13

Teenagers will now serve time in response to surging gang crime, but head of country’s largest jail has misgivings

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Sweden eases rules for teenage migrants facing deportation, migration minister says

Following a large influx of asylum seekers in Sweden in 2015, successive left- and right-wing governments have tightened asylum rules.

The Independent UK

Ukraine secures deal for 20 new fighter jets partly built in UK

The deal will see Kyiv purchase 20 advanced Gripen E models to bolster its defence

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden

Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556

Euronews

Ukraine to buy up to 20 latest model Gripen jet fighters, Sweden to donate 16

Ukraine is largely reliant on its Western allies to down Russian missile barrages, despite having pioneered a system for intercepting long-range drones that is the envy of some of the world's most advanced militaries.

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Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

Bangkok Post

Ukraine to receive first Gripen jets in 2027, new model from 2030

UPPSALA — Ukraine will receive its first Saab Gripen fighter ⁠jets of the models C and D ⁠in 2027 and new Gripen Model E and F jets ‌from 2030 onwards, Swedish ⁠Prime Minister ⁠Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy heads to Sweden as Ukraine touts drone expertise honed in war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Stockholm for talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on defense cooperation

The Guardian - UK

Sweden’s PM puts IVF at centre of re-election bid amid record low birthrate

Ulf Kristersson aims to expand state-funded IVF as Sweden grapples with lowest fertility rate since records began

The Economic Times

PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a high-level meeting with the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event was co-hosted by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Euronews

Von der Leyen lauds 'dynamic new era' in EU-India relations as Modi visits Sweden

During the second leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's European tour, he visited Sweden's Gothenburg to meet his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, as well as European and Indian business leaders.

The Economic Times

PM Modi, Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson hold delegation-level talks to steer bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new partnerships between the two nations. They discussions covered trade, technology, defence, and green transition. The visit is part of Modi's European tour.

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