Moderate Politician Mats Sander Faces Scrutiny for Undisclosed Mildef Shares

Mats Sander, a Moderate politician and chairman of Helsingborg's municipal council, has come under scrutiny for failing to disclose his ownership of shares in Mildef, a defense company he invited to the Swedish parliament. Sander admitted the omission, referring to it as a mistake he has since corrected. According to Ekot, he owned shares worth approximately 180,000 kronor in Mildef during his time as a substitute member of the Swedish Parliament from September 2024 to May 2025.

During late 2024, Sander invited Mildef to a defense committee meeting alongside two fellow Moderate Party members. At that time, his shares in Mildef were valued around 100,000 kronor according to some reports. Local party chairman Hugo Abrahamsson confirmed that despite the controversy, Sander remains a top candidate on the Moderate Party's list for the upcoming election, with ongoing discussions about his positioning.

The situation raises questions about conflict of interest and transparency, given Sander's role as a parliamentarian who engaged with a company in which he held a financial stake. Sander acknowledged the oversight openly, stating, "I simply forgot it; it was a mistake that I have corrected." The Moderate Party has yet to make a definitive statement about potential consequences. This development continues to fuel debate about disclosure obligations for politicians involved with defense industry interests in Sweden.