Sweden and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership with Expanded Cooperation

Sweden and Germany have announced the intensification of their strategic partnership, expanding cooperation beyond defense and digital transition to include foreign policy, security policy, humanitarian aid, and migration. This development was made public following a bilateral meeting between Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin. Prior to the meeting, Kristersson addressed the Berlin Security Conference, emphasizing the importance of this enhanced collaboration. Crown Princess Victoria's inclusion in the Swedish delegation marked the occasion, with the German military band ceremoniously welcoming the Swedish delegation outside the Kanzleramt by playing Sweden's national anthem. This partnership builds on a pre-existing framework of cooperation and signals increased political and security alignment between the two nations as they navigate complex international challenges together.