Northern Europe

Wieslander interviewed in Dagens Nyheter

“It is unclear what kind of agreement will be reached in Vilnius.” “‘I think it will be some kind of political declaration. You can put it on paper or you can just express it. The best thing now is to put the declaration in the form of a statement rather than conditioning things on paper’, […]

Wieslander quoted in Dagens Nyheter

“‘Another important reason for NATO to include Sweden is political’, as Anna Wieslander points out.” “‘Sweden is a solid old democracy, we have a strong economy and we are members of the EU. Politically, we are a reliable country because NATO is based on democratic values with respect for the rule of law and individual […]

Wieslander interviewed by BBC on Sweden’s NATO prospects

Wieslander interviewed on Radio Sweden

P1 Morgon President Biden and Swedish prime minister Kristersson met in Washington, D.C. to discuss Sweden’s accession to NATO. Sveriges Radio speaks to Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe at the Atlantic Council.

Wieslander quoted in Washington Post

Biden meets with Swedish prime minister to bolster country’s bid to join NATO Biden’s meeting with Kristersson sent an important signal to Turkey that the United States will stand by Sweden, but it remains to be seen whether a last-ditch push from the White House changes the timeline or trajectory. “It is important that it […]