Sweden • Table.Briefings

News | Drones

January 28th, 2026

Defense industry: Stark opens branch office in Stockholm

In Sweden, the German drone start-up wants to expand its expertise in the field of electronic warfare.

By Viktor Funk and Robert Wallenhauer

Feature | Power grids

November 28th, 2025

Electricity grid: How planning could become more European

The Commission plans to present its grid package on Dec. 10. The package is intended to curb high electricity prices and drive forward the energy transition, but the Commissioner responsible, Dan Jørgensen, has already foreshadowed difficult debates on one point.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Defense

November 19th, 2025

German-Swedish defense agreement: More Europe, but still USA

Sweden and Germany are intensifying their defense cooperation in training, planning and industry. The cooperation could create new dynamics in the European armaments landscape.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Sweden

November 7th, 2025

Berlin Security Conference: Sweden and Germany to sign security agreement

At the Berlin Security Conference, the defense ministers of Germany and Sweden intend to conclude a new defense agreement.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Human rights

October 16th, 2025

Sweden: China promises visa-free travel – case of imprisoned publisher discussed again

China maintains that the imprisoned Swedish publisher Gui Minhai is a Chinese citizen. The case has attracted renewed attention in the run-up to Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard’s visit to China.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Civil defense

September 19th, 2025

National 'Preparedness Week': How Sweden prepares for disasters

The country is currently not only modernizing its shelters, but also organizes a major campaign for the civilian population once a year.

By Okan Bellikli