Even though Sweden’s ruling Social Democrat-Green coalition remains against joining NATO, support for membership has been on the rise, fueled by the Swedes’ growing fear of Russia’s military activity in the Baltic region.
The center-right Alliance opposition has up until now been split on the issue with the largest party – the Moderates – and the Liberals being strongly in favor of NATO and its partners — the Centre Party and the Christian Democrats taking a more hesitant stance, The Local digital news publisher wrote on Tuesday.
In April, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland announced far-reaching plans to extend their defense cooperation in the face of an imaginary Russian aggression, The Local wrote.
Reflecting the Russian scare which is spreading across Scandinavia, the Swedish authorities have been pointing the finger at Moscow over a series of ghost submarine sightings and alleged airspace violations.
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