AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Countdown: Sweden’s far-right leader Jimmie Akesson kicked off the final stretch ahead of the Sept 13 vote, arguing the Sweden Democrats “want four more years” on immigration and crime as polls keep showing the Social Democrats ahead by about six points. Economy Watch: Sweden’s GDP grew 1.6% in Q2 2026, with exports, investment and household spending all contributing, while consumer confidence returned to normal levels, according to NIER. Border Security: Sweden is set to deploy Gripen jets and naval vessels to help Finland patrol the border with Russia, responding to airspace threats and drone risks. EU Ukraine Dispute: Belgium again blocked a push to discuss using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, warning the door is “closed” over legal and financial risks. Royal Ties: Crown Princess Victoria paid tribute to Norway’s late King Harald V as a “deeply loved” godfather, while Norway’s new King Haakon VIII begins a succession amid public mourning. Sex Work Law Fallout: A Swedish sex-work law expansion is blamed for cutting income for creators like “Jennifer,” with critics saying it harms those it targets.
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