Sweden
Uncertain future for Russia's Nord Stream 2 in Europe
Russia and Germany see the pipeline as a purely commercial project, but political and security concerns persist
EuropeSwedish opposition could topple government
The Moderates want the opposition to put forward a joint budget to bring down the minority government
SwedenMigration may be a priority in Sweden's 2018 election
Sweden's migration U-turn has stabilised the government for now, but the issue will remain on the political agenda
SwedenNorthern EU countries may lose influence post-Brexit
Building alliances will become more important as power in the EU will likely shift towards larger countries
EURussia worries will promote closer Sweden-US ties
The traditionally non-aligned Nordic country seeks to improve its defence links with Washington
SwedenSupport for the populist Sweden Democrats could fall
Tougher immigration policies have helped mainstream parties win back support
SwedenEU will push for granting MES to China
The EU is soon likely to grant China 'market economy status', an outcome Beijing has long been seeking
InternationalNATO Baltic exercises will prompt risky behaviour
NATO seeks to underline its credibility as a security guarantor in the Baltic Sea region in light of Russian activity
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