Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has accused Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of giving a false impression about her party's position on Sweden's new nuclear weapons dialogue with France, according to Swedish media reports. The Social Democrats have reportedly contacted the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) to clarify any uncertainties surrounding the sensitive nuclear dialogue with France. Andersson stated in an interview with Swedish Radio's Ekot program that 'we need to lay down the battle axes,' referring to the heated political debate on the matter.
She claims that while Kristersson has given the impression that the Social Democrats have agreed to the nuclear dialogue, the party has not actually said yes. In response, the government has reportedly accused the Social Democrats of putting party interests ahead of Sweden's security. The political tensions have escalated around one of Sweden's most sensitive policy areas - nuclear weapons - as the country engages in dialogue with France.
we need to lay down the battle axes