Carl Michael Gräns

Director, Deputy Head of Department for Europe and North America at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Canada has decided to move forward with Saab GlobalEye as its new airborne capability for Airborne Early Warning and Control. I look forward to welcoming Canada into the GlobalEye family.

GlobalEye is a highly modern and capable system that now has earned the trust of a fourth country, in addition to Sweden, France and the UAE.

By operating Global Eye, Canada strengthens its ability to safeguard their sovereignty while contributing to NATO’s collective defence, including being a vital asset for surveillance and control of the Arctic region.

As the GlobalEye is based on the Canadian Bombardier Global 6500 platform, GlobalEye is already creating jobs in Canada, and working with the Canadian supply chain. This decision ties our two nations even closer together.

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

The United States of America play a decisive role for cooperation within NATO. Proud to welcome US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Helsingborg.

Sweden and the United States have excellent relations, not least on defence and new technologies.

Our discussions today also focused on the need for increased pressure on Russia to reach a lasting end to its war of aggression against Ukraine.

[Department of State @StateDept]

SECRETARY RUBIO: Sweden has been a model ally and tremendous addition to NATO. We’ve long cooperated on issues of tech and partnered with their companies. Today we signed a memorandum of understanding that builds on our cooperation on biomedicine, biotechnology, and AI.

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[Carl Michael Gräns @cmgrans]

Rekommendationer: "Upp och ut"
Här kommer min roman som e-bok och ljudbok! Finns i en podd nära dig. https://t.co/VCJ9AeCAiz

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP on TISZA's historic victory in the Hungarian election! I look forward to working closely with you – as Allies and EU Members. This marks a new chapter in the history of Hungary.

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

I have, in talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in the strongest possible terms condemned the execution of a Swedish citizen today. Responsibility for this abhorrent execution rests solely with Iran.

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Sweden joins the Pax Silica initiative. In connection with my visit to Houston Sweden signed the Pax Silica Declaration. The initiative brings together leading technology nations and aims to strengthen cooperation to secure supply chains for emerging technologies.

Sweden is a leading innovation country with a strong research base and world-leading companies. This cooperation will help enhance our competitiveness and sharpen our technical cutting-edge expertise.

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[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Några officerare från den svenska Försvarsmakten anländer idag till Grönland. De ingår i en grupp från flera allierade länder. Tillsammans ska de förbereda kommande moment inom ramen för den danska övningen Operation Arctic Endurance. Det är på förfrågan från Danmark som Sverige skickar personal från Försvarsmakten.

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Polen har valt Sverige som partner för sitt ubåtsprogram.

Det är en styrka inte bara för våra länders samarbete utan för hela Sverige som försvarsindustriland. Det är ett kvitto på att svensk försvarsindustri står stark. Saab har ett världsledande ubåtsprogram.

Polen och Sverige har en djup samsyn kring utmaningarna för europeisk säkerhet. Tillsammans kommer Sverige och Polen ta större ansvar för säkerheten i Östersjön.
Vi fördjupar nu vårt politiska, försvars- och industriella samarbete kraftigt.

I en osäker tid för hela vår region stärker vi nu tillsammans vår del av världen.

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

An important agreement was signed today between Saab and the Republic of Colombia on the aquisition of 17 new Gripen aircraft - a source of Swedish pride and one of the best systems in the world. Welcome to the Gripen family.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Thank you, dear @SwedishPM, for inviting me to the Nordic Leaders Meeting.

I see the Nordic countries as the Polaris of Europe.

You often show us the way forward.

As we take greater responsibility for our common defence, your experience will guide all of Europe.

[Carl Michael Gräns @cmgrans]

President of EU Commission opening the 77th session of the Nordic Council at the Swedish Riksdag in Stockholm.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We’ve entered an age of competitive geopolitics and geoeconomics.

The global order is fraying.

The Nordics stand right at the frontier of it.

As Europe takes more security into its own hands, your role is central ↓ https://t.co/RJGTPA9GI3

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Showed Sweden’s pride, the JAS Gripen, to President Zelenskyy.

The world’s best fighter jet.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

An important meeting with the @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson. We greatly value our relations with Sweden and all forms of support for our people. And today, one of the key topics of our negotiations was strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities. We consider the JAS 39 Gripen aircraft to be one of the most effective elements of this effort and count on the first deliveries of Gripens already in 2026. We also discussed the situation with air defense and the implementation of the PURL initiative. Special attention was given to Ukraine’s energy sector, with urgent needs arising from Russia’s ongoing attacks on our energy infrastructure.

We coordinated positions with the Prime Minister ahead of this week’s meetings in Europe – the European Council session in Brussels and the Coalition of the Willing in London. It is crucial to remain united in our decisions to achieve the results we aim for.

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Russia’s horrific attack on the Sumy this Palm Sunday morning killed more than 20 civilians. This is not the act of a country that seeks peace. Increased pressure on Russia and strong military support to Ukraine are necessary for peace talks to succeed. My condolences to all victims of today’s Russian autrocity.

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Ett enat Sverige står bakom våra vänner i Ukraina. Från invasionens inledning, under dessa tre krigsår, till idag – och in i framtiden. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Sweden condemns the terrible attack in New Orleans this New Year’s Day morning. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Sweden stands behind the United States during these tragic times.

[Carl Michael Gräns @cmgrans]

@MariaStenergard Fantastic! Warmest gratulations to Elinor. 🌷

[Carl Michael Gräns @cmgrans]

Sweden and the US also signed an important statement on future 🇸🇪🇺🇸cooperation on the next telecom generation 6G. 👍

[Carl Michael Gräns @cmgrans]

@Olofeh Mycket uppriktig och övertygande text av SB. Redan tidigare hade SVT en dokumentär om ”hur den svenska demokratin mår”. Huvudperson och uttalare var då Jan Scherman.