Emmanuel Macron expected in Sweden to discuss economic cooperation and European defense. 23 years since a French head of state visited Sweden.

Meetings are planned to strengthen economic ties and cooperation between the two countries. There will also be a lot of talk about European defense, on the eve of a European Council on Thursday. The Nordic country is one of kyiv's most unwavering supporters and is delighted that Paris has adopted a firm stance vis-à-vis Moscow. Sweden hopes to benefit from the expertise of French companies in nuclear energy.