Ulf Kristersson Warns of Foreign Influence on Swedish Election

Ulf Kristersson warned that Sweden is not immune to foreign interference following a security assessment identifying Russia as the primary threat to the 2026 elections.The Swedish Psychological Defence Agency detailed tactics such as deepfakes and cyberattacks used in recent European contests while also citing potential risks from China, Iran, and the USA.Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson expressed concern over the influence of the American MAGA movement on domestic politics during the meeting with party leaders to discuss national resilience.