France and Sweden strengthen defence and strategic partnership

France 24 · first seen 01.09.2026

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Sweden to boost bilateral defence ties and discuss potential cooperation regarding nuclear deterrence amid ongoing regional security concerns.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Sweden on August 31.
Sweden expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.

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France 24 — France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties

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