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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Sweden’s ruling Social Democrats divided on decision to join Nato

The Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marin (left) with German chancellor Olaf Scholz (centre) and the Swedish prime minister, Magdalena Andersson (right)
The Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marin (left) with German chancellor Olaf Scholz (centre) and the Swedish prime minister, Magdalena Andersson (right). Sweden and Finland are strongly considering applying for membership of Nato following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photograph: Hannibal Hanschke/Getty Images

The first signs of a backlash to a possible Swedish application to join Nato have emerged within the ruling Social Democrats, at the start of a critical month in which Sweden and neighbouring Finland are expected to move rapidly towards a decision.

Sweden is due to publish a security policy assessment report by 13 May, two-weeks earlier than planned, which will involve representatives of all parties in Sweden’s parliament, the Riksdag.

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