The opening of the National Assembly was, as usual, a solemn event, but the subsequent government declaration offered little news. The first party leader debate of the Riksdag year, on the other hand, produced headlines, not least Magdalena Andersson’s debate contribution directed at SD’s Richard Jomshof.
Gang crime naturally became a major topic of debate and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson once again reached out to the opposition for cooperation. The only question is whether he really means it.
From helmets to JAS
We also talk about the plans to send Swedish fighter aircraft to Ukraine. The issue is moving at the government office and now it is starting to look more and more like a question of WHEN rather than IF. Are there any obstacles left to send the Jas Gripen to Ukraine? And how does Turkey influence the process?
Cast: Fredrik Furtenbach and Helena Gissendomestic policy commentators at Ekot as well as Mats Erikssondefense policy reporter at Ekot.
Host: Parisa Höglund
Producer: Viktor Mattsson
Technician: Susanne Martinsson
Source: ICELAND NEWS