Sweden's NATO at Risk If Left Wins: PM Kristersson — SkimNews
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- PM Kristersson warned Sweden's NATO missions are at risk if the left wins the upcoming election (politico.eu)
- Sweden's election is described as a close race by BBC and CNN, with the far right potentially entering government
- Russia, Trump, and welfare are cited as looming issues across the Swedish campaign per the aggregated coverage
Why it matters: Kristersson's warning ties Sweden's year-old NATO membership directly to the election result, elevating defense policy to a top campaign issue in a country where it has rarely dominated. With BBC calling the race close and CNN flagging a possible far-right role in government, the outcome could reshape both Sweden's alliance commitments and its governing coalition.
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