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Significance
Defence policy is a larger issue in this year’s election, scheduled for September 9, than in previous ones. While voter confidence in the government's defence policy is generally high, the four centre-right opposition parties are campaigning on a platform of further strengthening national defence and discussing NATO membership.
Impacts
Sweden has traditionally been sceptical of stronger EU defence cooperation but is adopting a more pragmatic stance in light of Brexit.
Swedish-Finnish defence ties are likely to deepen, with encouragement by the United States.
Any suspicion of Russian interference in the upcoming election will be a serious concern.
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