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Pål Jonson to host press conference
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New ambassadors to Sweden
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to sell Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to Ukraine
On Thursday 28 May, Ukraine announced its intention to purchase 20 Gripen E/F aircraft as a first step following the Letter of Intent signed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 22 October 2025.
Sweden’s total defence in focus when Prime Minister received NATO Secretary General
On 20–21 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The meeting focused on Sweden’s total defence, civil defence and resilience.
Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Sweden
On 21–22 May, Sweden will host the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Helsingborg. As host country, Sweden is demonstrating its intent to be an active and constructive NATO Ally.
The 2026 Spring Budget in five minutes
On 13 April, the Government presented its Spring Budget. In an uncertain international situation, Sweden continues to stand strong with an economy that is trending upward. The budget includes measures worth SEK 7.7 billion in 2026 and focuses on building a stronger and more secure Sweden.
Protecting the 2026 elections
The Swedish electoral system is fundamentally robust and difficult for antagonists to manipulate. Government agencies at central, regional and local level have extensive experience of conducting elections correctly, observing due process.
However, the current security situation, rapid pace of technological developments and experience from other elections in Europe have highlighted a need to increase resilience to foreign malign information influence ahead of the general elections on 13 September 2026.
