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This decision on 16 May is based on a security analysis that the Government invited the other Riksdag parties to take part in and its conclusions that were presented in a report on 13 May.
The decision has been taken with broad support in parliament. See link on the government’s webpage: The Government has decided today that Sweden will apply for NATO membership. - Government.se
The security analysis presented on 13 May can be found here: Deterioration of the security environment – implications for Sweden - Government.se
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.