International🌐 Available in EnglishAugust 31, 2026

France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties

France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties
France 24
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French President Emmanuel Macron visits Sweden on August 31 to strengthen bilateral strategic partnership, with defense cooperation taking centre stage amid the Ukraine war and persistent Russian threats. Sweden, NATO's newest member, has expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence framework.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.

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