28.01.2026, 03:18
Zitat:Sweden weighs Franco-British nuclear weapons cooperation
"I say that when we joined NATO, we are fully involved in all discussions, including those in Europe revolving around nuclear weapons," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said.
By Jonas Olsson on January 27, 2026 10:38 am
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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson holds a press conference following a meeting with the Swedish National Security Council in Stockholm, Sweden on January 23, 2026. (Photo by Atila Altuntas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM — Sweden has had very early discussions with France and the United Kingdom about possible nuclear weapons cooperation, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has revealed.
No concrete proposals or timelines for any cooperation were outlined, and Kristersson emphasized that talks remain preliminary in early stages. But his remarks to Sweden’s public broadcaster SVT mark a notable shift in tone on the sensitive issue in Sweden of nuclear deterrence in Europe.
They come amid broader debates about strengthening European security independence within NATO, particularly in light of uncertainties surrounding long-term US commitments and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/swed...operation/