Swedish Parliament Approves Controversial Defense Deal with US, Allowing Use of 17 Military Bases

Jun 19, 2024, 11:00 AM

Swedish lawmakers have approved a controversial defense agreement with the United States, allowing the US military to use 17 military bases and training areas across Sweden. Critics fear this deal could lead to the deployment of nuclear weapons and the establishment of permanent US bases on Swedish soil. The agreement was passed by the Swedish parliament on Tuesday night.