Elections in Sweden and NATO

The article reveals the essence and features of the political debate in Sweden about the possible entry into NATO. The positions of party-electoral blocs are explained, arguments in favor of this or that decision are presented. The problem has become particularly acute on the eve of parliamentary elections in September 2018. The approximate equality of electoral capabilities of both blocs introduces a special intrigue in the electoral process. The third force involved is Sweden Democrats gaining political weight from year to year. Under certain conditions the party is ready to cooperate with Moderate coalition party, actively defending the idea of turning Sweden into a full member of NATO