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The Government has decided that Sweden will apply for NATO membership

17 May 2022

This decision on 16 May is based on a security analysis that the Government invited the other Riksdag parties to take part in and its conclusions that were presented in a report on 13 May.

 The decision has been taken with broad support in parliament. See link on the government’s webpage: The Government has decided today that Sweden will apply for NATO membership. - Government.se

The security analysis presented on 13 May can be found here: Deterioration of the security environment – implications for Sweden - Government.se

 

Last updated 17 May 2022, 9.40 AM