In Sweden, Emmanuel Macron defends the Common Agricultural Policy and fair competition. France and Sweden will sign a declaration of intent on anti-aircraft defense and air surveillance systems.
The French president and Ulf Kristersson have concluded a "renewed strategic partnership", with defense being at the heart of this cooperation. Sweden is close to joining NATO and wants to reach the milestone of 2% of GDP devoted to defense spending "as soon as possible" The country can count on a solid defense industry and France has developed a fighter plane on the French side, the Gripen.