Sweden-Ukraine Policy: Sweden will use Ukrainian spellings in official communications, switching from “Kiev/Odessa/Donbass” to “Kyiv/Odesa/Donbas,” as part of broader defense cooperation that also includes Ukraine’s Gripen E procurement. NATO & Defense Industry: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warned NATO’s Ankara summit is set for a “turbulent time,” with Sweden pushing faster defense production and aiming for 5% spending by 2030; the week also saw fresh debate over Russia’s border build-up and NATO’s future force posture. Aerospace/Defense Deals: Airbus and Saab joined Ukraine’s Brave Prime defense-tech ecosystem, while Sweden and Ukraine finalized a phased Gripen transfer package (including Gripen C/D from inventory and later Gripen E). Energy & Industry Decarbonisation: Metacon won up to SEK 111m for a 10 MW green hydrogen electrolysis plant in Uppsala, and NoviOcean began sea trials of a hybrid wave-wind-solar platform near Stockholm. Mining/Ports & Logistics: Sweden’s largest-ever dredging project, Malmporten at Luleå, is set to start full-scale in 2027 after remaining contracts were signed. Tech/Competition: Europe’s top court upheld the €4.1bn Android antitrust fine against Google, opening the door to follow-on damages claims across multiple countries, including Sweden-linked litigation. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to instant noodles and processed chicken has spread across Europe, with children disproportionately affected. Retail/Consumer Goods: H&M will close its Taipei Ximending flagship at end-2026 as its lease expires, while Vitamin Well is merging with Barebells owner EMPWR to expand manufacturing capacity.