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# Nordic-Baltic
> Week of May 4, 2026
## Regional Summary
**Armed and Unstable**
The week's most clarifying moment came not in a parliament or a defence ministry but in the sky over eastern Latvia. On May 7, two Ukrainian drones — diverted by what Ukraine's foreign minister attributed to Russian electronic warfare, though this has not been confirmed — crossed into Latvian airspace; one struck oil storage tanks near Rēzekne, 40 kilometres from the Russian border, the first weapons damage on Latvian soil since the war began. Three days later, the prime minister fired the defence minister by social media post and the governing coalition was close to collapse. The two events together expose the region's central problem: the Nordic-Baltic states are arming faster than their political structures can manage, and the friction is now in the open.
Latvia's case is the sharpest. Evika Siliņa, the prime minister, dismissed Andris Sprūds, the defence minister, without consulting his party, the Progressives, whose ten seats she needs for a majority. Mr Sprūds went to a press conference and accused New Unity of running a systematic campaign against his party and wilting under electoral pressure — five months before the October 3 vote. The army's radar had failed to detect the first drone. The political response produced open coalition warfare that a country with a disputed defence ministry five months from an election can least afford. Mr Sprūds's replacement is a colonel who had served as the Defence Ministry's representative in Ukraine and brings real experience. His appointment by social media announcement, bypassing normal process, handed Ms Siliņa's critics their argument: that she used Rēzekne to tighten her party's grip on defence at the moment it needed steadiness most.
The same tension plays out differently in Estonia and Lithuania. Estonia has spent three weeks legislating a civil-defence framework — mandatory shelters, extended obligations across civilian society — while running its largest spring exercise and signing a deal to build an artillery-shell factory on Estonian soil with a Turkish manufacturer. Its army commander warned this week that Russia may recover its combat capacity by 2027. The governor of the Bank of Estonia told parliament that state finances are critical, that public debt will double to €21 billion by 2030, and that interest costs will rise from €28 million in 2022 to roughly €650 million a year — enough to run the entire domestic security sector. He called for a cross-party deal on public finances before the 2027 election — a demand the central bank has never made before. Lithuania faces less acute fiscal pressure; it has just signed a €6.375 billion EU loan at favourable terms with principal deferred for a decade, and received its first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launchers. More striking is what Vilnius is now prepared to do without Washington's blessing. Its president and prime minister both endorsed joining a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and when the American president paused the US operation there, neither Lithuanian leader wavered. They are acting on their own judgment.
Finland's governing coalition spent the week launching rival election campaigns — competing slogans, competing promises, competing logos — while the prime minister was caught misrepresenting employment figures in parliament for the third time this year. Behind the campaigning, the security establishment was doing something different: joint drone production with Ukraine is accelerating, three simultaneous exercises ran — one involving roughly 100 government bodies simulating a live attack — and when Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's federal president, arrived in Helsinki, his delegation unusually included Bundeswehr command. Alexander Stubb, Finland's president, said Europeans should assess whether American Russia policy serves European interests; the prime minister told an audience that values without power cannot be defended. The coalition is fighting the 2027 election. The defence structures are preparing for something closer. Norway's version of the same gap is economic rather than political. On May 7, Norges Bank raised rates for the first time since 2023, directly contradicting the promise that had brought Jens Stoltenberg, the finance minister, into government; the same day, a battery manufacturer backed by NOK 1.5 billion in state guarantees declared bankruptcy. Both economic promises — lower rates and green industrial success — collapsed in a single day, five days before the government must present its revised budget. Equinor, indifferent to the politics, posted record production, and the government opened 70 new offshore drilling permits to supply European energy. Sweden, alone among its neighbours, used the week to close a structural gap rather than widen one: it will create its first dedicated civilian foreign intelligence service by January 2027, aligning its apparatus with NATO's after years in which functions were divided across military and signals agencies — a reform prompted partly by intelligence failures before Russia's 2022 invasion.
The Rēzekne drone was, on one account, a navigation accident — Russian electronic warfare turning Ukrainian munitions off course rather than a deliberate strike. The political crisis it triggered was not accidental. Across the region, the gap between the security bets being placed and the political capacity to sustain them is growing. Latvia is heading into an election with an openly hostile coalition and a disputed defence ministry. Estonia is borrowing its way to rearmament while its central bank issues warnings it has never issued before. Finland's prime minister is misrepresenting his own government's record while the defence establishment runs live-attack simulations. Norway enters budget negotiations with its economic credibility shredded. These are not distractions from the security project — they are what will make it hold or fail. The question is not whether the region is serious about defence. It plainly is. The question is whether the politics can keep pace long enough to pay for it.
## Country Summaries
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Finland
Finland's two governing coalition parties launched their 2027 election campaigns this week — simultaneously, with rival branding and competing promises — while the prime minister was caught misrepresenting employment figures in parliament for the third time this year.
The National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) released a 92-page draft programme called "Vapaus onnistua" ("Freedom to Succeed"). Among proposals for university fees, dissolving the Alko alcohol monopoly and a debt brake, the document included something that has never appeared in a Finnish governing party's programme: a stated readiness to "assess without preconceptions" the future of Åland's demilitarisation. The islands have been demilitarised under international treaty since 1856, a status reaffirmed in 1921 and 1947. Since joining Nato, the question of whether that status still serves Finnish security has circulated among analysts; it has now entered electoral politics. Petteri Orpo, the prime minister, also promised to reveal Kokoomus's deficit-reduction plan — €8-11 billion over the next term — by autumn 2026.
Riikka Purra, the finance minister and Finns Party leader, ran her own event the same week. Billing it "Kiihdytysajot" ("Acceleration Races"), she unveiled a new dandelion party logo — described as "brave and determined, yet humble" — and a new slogan, "Kotimaa kutsuu" ("Motherland Calls"). She pledged no further welfare cuts this term, called for constitutional amendments to restrict immigration and demanded strict immigration conditions from any future coalition partner. She attacked Antti Lindtman, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), accusing him of "prime minister disease." The SDP hit back, its deputy chair listing cuts to workers under the government's labour reforms and accusing Ms Purra of amnesia about her own government's record. The Finns Party has fallen from roughly 20% support in 2023 to around 14% in polls; the new branding and hardened immigration line are an attempt to recover ground by distancing the party from Kokoomus on economic policy.
The dual launch confirms what has been building for weeks: both coalition partners are now campaigning as much as governing, competing for their own 2027 vote shares while keeping the parliamentary majority intact to complete the term.
A dispute in parliament over employment data did Mr Orpo no favours. He claimed during the public finance framework debate that employment was "almost the same" as when his government took office. Statistics Finland data show it was 64,000 lower in March 2026 than in June 2023, seasonally adjusted. When pressed, Mr Orpo acknowledged the claim was "open to interpretation" and cited a distinction between the employment rate and the employment count. Yle, Helsingin Sanomat and Ilta-Sanomat all independently confirmed the error. It was the third such documented misrepresentation of employment data in parliament this year.
On security, the week confirmed Finland's dual-track approach to Ukraine. Antti Häkkänen, the defence minister, met his Ukrainian counterpart, Mykhailo Fedorov, and confirmed that joint drone production is accelerating — covering development, components, counter-drone systems, command structures and drone AI. In the same meeting, Mr Häkkänen told Mr Fedorov that Ukrainian drones transiting Finnish airspace "must not happen" and received an apology. The Finnish Army also unveiled the M26, a drone built on lessons from Ukraine's battlefield — independent of global navigation satellite systems, jamming-resistant, with a range of over 20km — worth roughly €15 million. The Defence Forces Logistics Command joined CORPUS, a defence procurement coalition founded in Ukraine whose members include Norway, Sweden, Italy and the UK. Finland is deepening the production partnership and embedding it in multilateral structures; it is also drawing a firm line on its sovereignty.
Three exercises — SILTA26, KETJU26 and Mighty Arrow 26 — ran simultaneously. The KETJU26 logistics exercise involved roughly 100 government bodies and private firms working through a scenario in which Finland was under attack.
The visit of Germany's federal president ran differently. When Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Helsinki on 7 May, his delegation unusually included Bundeswehr command and defence ministry leadership. Alexander Stubb, the president, named Finnish firms — Patria, Nokia, ICEYE — as contributors to German and European rearmament, and the pair toured a civilian bomb shelter, framing Finland's civil defence model as something Germany might adapt. Mr Stubb said he had "no doubt the US would come to our aid" but added separately that Europeans should assess whether American Russia policy serves European interests — a position he has maintained across several appearances this week. Mr Orpo told an Aalto University audience that "values without power cannot be defended" and announced Finland will host a European Arctic Summit in autumn 2026.
* **Finns Party 'Acceleration Races' event: Purra attacks SDP, unveils dandelion logo, hardens immigration line** — Riikka Purra, the finance minister, held a Finns Party event ("Kiihdytysajot" — "Acceleration Races") in Helsinki, sharply attacking Antti Lindtman, the SDP leader, unveiling a new dandelion party logo, calling for constitutional changes on immigration, and pledging no further welfare cuts while vowing strict immigration conditions for future coalitions. The SDP reacted immediately, accusing Ms Purra of factual distortions. *([ksml.fi](https://demokraatti.fi/purra-hyokkasi-lindtmanin-kimppuun-ja-vaati-lisaa-karkotuksia-me-tarvitsemme-tallaiset-ihmiset-pois-maasta))*
* **Government prepares emergency session on hantavirus; Orpo says pandemic risk low but response ready** — Mr Orpo announced the government was ready to convene an emergency session from Monday 11 May to classify the Andes-type hantavirus as a dangerous contagious disease, after two Finns were identified as potentially exposed on a cruise ship. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) confirmed the two individuals had not yet been tested; Mr Orpo said the pandemic risk was assessed as small. *([is.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20224966))*
* **PM Orpo delivers EU policy speech calling for a stronger, geopolitically capable Europe** — Mr Orpo delivered Finland's EU policy address at Aalto University on 8 May, arguing Europe must develop economic, defence and foreign policy strength, warning that values without power cannot be defended. He referenced Russia's war in Ukraine and shifting US engagement, and announced Finland would host a European Arctic Summit in autumn 2026. *([is.fi](https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministeri-orpo-vain-vahva-eurooppa-voi-puolustaa-arvojaan))*
* **German President Steinmeier makes state visit to Helsinki; Stubb praises Germany's defence build-up** — Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's federal president, visited Helsinki on 7 May, meeting Alexander Stubb, the president, and Mr Orpo. Mr Stubb praised Germany's expanding military as strengthening the whole of Europe, and said the US is not withdrawing from Europe but shifting the burden. The pair also visited a civilian bomb shelter in Helsinki. *([yle.fi](https://www.presidentti.fi/presidentti-stubb-saksalla-ja-suomella-on-yhteisia-strategisia-tavoitteita/))*
* **Stubb visits Czech Republic; jogging-diplomacy coverage and Nato/US comments draw attention** — Alexander Stubb, the president, made a two-day state visit to Prague on 5-6 May, meeting Petr Pavel, the Czech president, attending the 'Europe as a Task' conference, and giving an interview to Helsingin Sanomat on European security and US reliability. Coverage focused heavily on Mr Stubb and Mr Pavel's morning jog with Olympic athlete Kristiina Mäki and footballer Kaan Kairinen, prompting analysis of Mr Stubb's use of sport in diplomacy. *([uusisuomi.fi](https://www.hs.fi/kirjeenvaihtajat/art-2000011983195.html))*
* **Kokoomus poll ratings slide; Orpo faces internal pressure as SDP widens gap** — A new Uutissuomalainen poll showed Kokoomus support continuing to slide, with internal party sources giving candid assessments of Mr Orpo's leadership challenges. A separate USU survey found Left Alliance's Minja Koskela rated the most successful party leader, while Mr Orpo's ratings had declined from October 2025. IS Extra reporting cited anonymous insiders on the root causes. *([is.fi](https://is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011977427.html))*
* **Orpo condemns May Day protest violence; backs mask ban at demonstrations** — Mr Orpo condemned a violent assault on a female protester in Tampere on May Day and expressed support for tightening the mask ban at public demonstrations. Rantanen, the interior minister (Finns Party), called for a broader mask ban in all public places; Mr Orpo stopped at banning masks at demonstrations. *([yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20224316))*
* **Arto Satonen publishes book revealing Kokoomus government coalition negotiations** — Arto Satonen, a former labour minister, published a book detailing his ministerial tenure, disclosing that Mr Orpo called him during his mother's funeral to offer a cabinet post, and that breaking the tripartite labour negotiation model was a Kokoomus objective from the outset of coalition negotiations. Mr Satonen also denied the party acted solely on behalf of the EK employers' federation. *([is.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20224594))*
* **Stubb presides over Mother's Day ceremony; awards medals to 38 mothers** — Alexander Stubb, the president, awarded medals to 38 mothers at the national Mother's Day ceremony at Säätytalo in Helsinki on 10 May. Mr Stubb also published a social media tribute to his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb on Mother's Day. *([is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011997824.html))*
* **Mäntyniemi presidential residence renovation complete; Stubb couple moving in** — The €55 million, two-year renovation of Mäntyniemi, the official presidential residence, was completed in early May 2026, and Alexander Stubb, the president, and Suzanne Innes-Stubb announced they would move in the following week. The renovation incorporated Finnish contemporary art and preserved original interiors. *([seiska.fi](https://hs.fi/paivanlehti/10052026/art-2000011995305.html))*
* **Stubb calls for immediate opening of Strait of Hormuz after call with UAE president** — Alexander Stubb, the president, called for Iran to cease attacks on its neighbours and for the Strait of Hormuz to be "opened immediately" after a phone call with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE president, posting the statement on social media platform X. *([verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/alexander-stubb-hormuzinsalmi-on-avattava-heti/))*
* **Stubb suggests Canada could seek EU membership; speaks at Nordea seminar on EU expansion** — Alexander Stubb, the president, told a Nordea economics seminar that Canada may be testing interest in EU membership, given the EU's current momentum, and predicted the EU could eventually expand to nearly 40 member states. Mr Stubb had recently met Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister. *([maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi](https://www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi/uutiset/baee4aae-2133-411c-b474-652b3c9b63e8))*
* **Bundeswehr Joint Force Command chief visits Finland; Nordic defence cooperation meeting in Trondheim** — Lieutenant-General Alexander Sollfrank, commander of Germany's Bundeswehr Joint Force Command, visited Finland on 7-8 May. Separately, Antti Häkkänen, the defence minister, attended the Nordefco (Nordic Defence Cooperation) ministerial meeting in Trondheim, Norway, on 5-6 May. *([puolustusvoimat.fi](https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/the-commander-of-the-bundeswehr-joint-force-command-visited-finland))*
* **Orpo at EPC summit in Yerevan: Finland assesses Ukraine drone cooperation and Ukraine EU membership** — Mr Orpo represented Finland at the eighth European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Armenia on 4 May, attending a Ukraine support meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and others. Mr Orpo chaired a connectivity working group, discussed Ukraine sanctions, drone cooperation and potential EU membership, and said there is no reason to delay a possible Finland-Ukraine drone deal. *([esaimaa.fi](https://esaimaa.fi/uutissuomalainen/9423625))*
* **Bank of Finland publishes China economy forecast; board visits US Federal Reserve** — The Bank of Finland's Institute for Emerging Economies (BOFIT) forecast China's real GDP growth at around 4% in 2026, supported by exports while domestic consumption remains weak. The Bank of Finland's supervisory board visited the US Federal Reserve and IMF in Washington DC and New York on 3-8 May. The bank also launched a household savings dashboard. *([sttinfo.fi](https://sttinfo.fi/tiedote/72015140/vienti-tukee-kiinan-talouden-kasvua-tana-vuonna?lang=fi\&publisherId=1865))*
* **Survey: 77% of Finns support EU reducing economic dependency on US and China** — A joint survey by Finnish think-tanks Sitra and EVA found that 77% of Finns support the EU reducing economic and technological dependency on the US and China, even if this affects bilateral ties. Researchers noted this reflected strategic concern rather than direct anti-Americanism. *([newkerala.com](https://newkerala.com/news/a/people-finland-support-eu-reducing-economic-technological-dependency-749.htm))*
* **Putin makes threatening statements about Finland and Karelia; analysts assess Victory Day messaging** — Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, said Finland wants to "seize back" territories lost in the Winter and Continuation Wars, a claim Finnish analysts called an escalation in rhetoric. Mr Putin's Victory Day parade on 9 May was smaller than in previous years, with no missile systems on show, which Western analysts read as a sign of weakness. *([uusisuomi.fi](https://www.uusisuomi.fi/uutiset/a/4a01e099-a9df-465a-a8ee-32fc60dcda23))*
* **Supo chief calls for public debate on Finnish intelligence culture and capabilities** — Juha Martelius, director of Supo (the Security Intelligence Service), gave a public interview arguing Finland lacks a sufficiently developed intelligence culture, and that public debate about what kind of intelligence capabilities Finland wants is overdue. Mr Martelius had written in Supo's March national security review that strong intelligence capability is a key national asset. *([mtvuutiset.fi](https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/ulostulo-suomen-tiedustelun-huipulta-tasta-on-puhuttava/9334224))*
* **Orpo elderly care comments; court system funding concerns; 2027 election candidate nominations** — Multiple domestic governance stories this week included: Mr Orpo defending his government's reduction of elderly care staffing ratios after IS Extra investigative reporting on Parkinmäki care home; the Court Administration warning that the government's latest spending framework would force it to cut 400 person-years by 2030; and Kokoomus (Pirkanmaa) and the Finns Party (Varsinais-Suomi) nominating their first 2027 election candidates. *([is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011986751.html))*
* [KORJAUS: Purra hyökkäsi voimakkaasti oppositiota ja Lindtmania vastaan, esitteli uuden logon — ksml.fi](https://www.ksml.fi/uutissuomalainen/9439632)
* [Purra: En halua espanjalaista sosialismia Lindtmanilta, Palestiinan tunnustamista Razmyarilta — suomenuutiset.fi](https://www.suomenuutiset.fi/purra-en-halua-espanjalaista-sosialismia-lindtmanilta-palestiinan-tunnustamista-razmyarilta-enka-tuppuraista-neuvottelemaan-saksaan/)
* [IS: Riikka Purran mukaan perustuslakia on muutettava — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/is-riikka-purran-mukaan-perustuslakia-on-muutettava/)
* [Perussuomalaiset julkaisee uuden voikukka-logon, Purra fiilistelee — suomenuutiset.fi](https://www.suomenuutiset.fi/perussuomalaiset-julkaisee-uuden-voikukka-logon-purra-fiilistelee-tiedattehan-tuon-kauniin-kukkasen-joka-kasvaa-kaikilla-pihoilla-ja-jota-on-ihan-mahdoton-kitkea/)
* [Mtvuutiset – Purra esitteli perussuomalaisten uuden logon — mtvuutiset.fi](https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/purra-esitteli-perussuomalaisten-uuden-logon-sitkeana-pidetty-kasvi/9335998)
* [Purra hyökkäsi Lindtmanin kimppuun ja vaati lisää karkotuksia — demokraatti.fi](https://demokraatti.fi/purra-hyokkasi-lindtmanin-kimppuun-ja-vaati-lisaa-karkotuksia-me-tarvitsemme-tallaiset-ihmiset-pois-maasta)
* [Purra lupaa, että perussuomalaiset ei säästä enää lisää sosiaaliturvasta — kymensanomat.fi](https://kymensanomat.fi/uutissuomalainen/9439632)
* [SDP:n Juha Viitala Purralle: tunteiden sijaan toivoisin kiihdytystä suurtyöttömyyden ratkomiseen — sttinfo.fi](https://sttinfo.fi/tiedote/72029834/sdpn-juha-viitala-purralle-tunteiden-sijaan-toivoisin-kiihdytysta-suurtyottomyyden-ratkomiseen?lang=fi\&publisherId=66784162)
* [SDP:n varapuheenjohtaja Niina Malm: Riikka Purran perussuomalaiset myi hallitushaluissaan Suomen duunarit — sdp.fi](https://sdp.fi/ajankohtaista/sdpn-varapuheenjohtaja-niina-malm-riikka-purran-perussuomalaiset-myi-hallitushaluissaan-suomen-duunarit)
* [Riikka Purran ryöpytys sai SDP:n ärähtämään — uusisuomi.fi](https://uusisuomi.fi/uutiset/a/e4794ca2-4f18-48af-835b-d899b5d54732)
* [KORJAUS: Purra hyökkäsi voimakkaasti oppositiota ja Lindtmania vastaan, esitteli uuden logon — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/05/korjaus-purra-hyokkasi-voimakkaasti-oppositiota-ja-lindtmania-vastaan-esitteli-uuden-logon/)
* [Purra lupaa, että perussuomalaiset ei säästä enää lisää sosiaaliturvasta — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/05/purra-lupaa-etta-perussuomalaiset-ei-saasta-enaa-lisaa-sosiaaliturvasta/)
* [Vain jäsenille: PS:n kiihdytysajojen lauantain 9.5. aikataulu — perussuomalaiset.fi](https://perussuomalaiset.fi/ajankohtaista/vain-jasenille-psn-kiihdytysajojen-lauantain-9-5-aikataulu)
* [Riikka Purra: SDP:llä ei ole vaihtoehtoa eikä linjaa — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/riikka-purra-sdplla-ei-ole-vaihtoehtoa-eika-linjaa/)
* [Purra: Hallitus keventää valtion menoja ja yksityisen sektorin esteitä — suomenuutiset.fi](https://www.suomenuutiset.fi/purra-hallitus-keventaa-valtion-menoja-ja-yksityisen-sektorin-esteita-ministerilta-ankarat-moitteet-espanja-sosialismiin-ihastuneelle-saastokyvyttomalle-oppositiolle/)
* [Valtiovarainministeri Riikka Purran puhe julkisen talouden suunnitelman lähetekeskustelussa — vm.fi](https://vm.fi/-/valtiovarainministeri-riikka-purran-puhe-julkisen-talouden-suunnitelman-lahetekeskustelussa-1)
* [Kokoomus julkisti tavoiteohjelmansa: Jakaisi Suomen kunnat kahteen eri kastiin — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000011964857.html)
* [Osa korkeakoulututkinnoista maksullisiksi, tupakan myyntikielto ja perheen etuuksille katto – tätä kokoomus tavoittelee — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20224941)
* [Mtvuutiset – Orpo valotti kokoomuksen velkajarruehdotuksen etenemistä — mtvuutiset.fi](https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/orpo-valotti-kokoomuksen-velkajarruehdotuksen-etenemista/9336038)
* [Petteri Orpo: Suomen tilanne ei ole lohduton — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/petteri-orpo-suomen-tilanne-ei-ole-lohduton/)
* [Näytetään suomalaisille, että paluu menneeseen ei ole vaihtoehto — kokoomus.fi](https://www.kokoomus.fi/naytetaan-suomalaisille-etta-paluu-menneeseen-ei-ole-vaihtoehto/)
* [Kokoomus on julkaissut puoluehallituksen esityksen puolueen uudeksi tavoiteohjelmaksi — kokoomus.fi](https://www.kokoomus.fi/kokoomus-on-julkaissut-puoluehallituksen-esityksen-puolueen-uudeksi-tavoiteohjelmaksi/)
* [Kokoomus haluaa omalääkärin kaikille – valmis arvioimaan myös Ahvenanmaan asemaa — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/kokoomus-haluaa-omalaakarin-kaikille-valmis-arvioimaan-myos-ahvenanmaan-asemaa/#89101d37)
* [Kokoomus visioi roppakaupalla uudistuksia suomalaisten elämään – jakaisi kunnat ydin- ja lähikuntiin — sss.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/05/kokoomus-visioi-roppakaupalla-uudistuksia-suomalaisten-elamaan-jakaisi-kunnat-ydin-ja-lahikuntiin)
* [Kokoomusohjelma hersyttelee: valttikortit kaikille ja Suomi kukoistamaan — demokraatti.fi](https://demokraatti.fi/kokoomusohjelma-hersyttelee-valttikortit-kaikille-ja-suomi-kukoistamaan)
* [Kokoomus – perhekohtainen etuuskatto — puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi](https://puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi/bvalonen/kokoomus-perhekohtainen-etuuskatto/)
* [USU:n kysely: Minja Koskela parhaiten onnistunut eduskuntapuolueen puheenjohtaja — aamuposti.fi](https://aamuposti.fi/uutissuomalainen/9439319)
* [Näytetään suomalaisille, että paluu menneeseen ei ole vaihtoehto (kokoomus.fi) — kokoomus.fi](https://kokoomus.fi/naytetaan-suomalaisille-etta-paluu-menneeseen-ei-ole-vaihtoehto)
* [Kokoomus on julkaissut puoluehallituksen esityksen puolueen uudeksi tavoiteohjelmaksi (kokoomus.fi) — kokoomus.fi](https://kokoomus.fi/kokoomus-on-julkaissut-puoluehallituksen-esityksen-puolueen-uudeksi-tavoiteohjelmaksi)
* [Kun kokoomus ja perussuomalaiset yhdistyisivät, liitosta syntyisi suurin puolue — puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi](https://puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi/tapio-tuomaala/kun-kokoomus-ja-perussuomalaiset-yhdistyisivat-liitosta-syntyisi-suurin-puolue-ja-varma-vaalivoitto/)
* [Kun kokoomus ja perussuomalaiset yhdistyisivät (vocab duplicate) — puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi](https://puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi/tapio-tuomaala/kun-kokoomus-ja-perussuomalaiset-yhdistyisivat-liitosta-syntyisi-suurin-puolue-ja-varma-vaalivoitto)
* [Kokoomuksen vaiettu salaisuus on realisoitunut — puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi](https://puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi/tapio-tuomaala/kokoomuksen-vaiettu-salaisuus-on-realisoitunut-eli-miten-puolue-on-persuuntunut/)
* [Orpo: Hallitus varautuu kokoontumaan hantavirustilanteen vuoksi — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011996799.html)
* [THL: Kahta hantavirukselle altistunutta suomalaista ei ole testattu — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/suomi/art-2000011996755.html)
* [Pääministeri Orpo: Hallitus on valmis kokoontumaan heti maanantaina hantaviruksen takia — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20224966)
* [Pääministeri Orpo: Valtioneuvoston istunto hantaviruksesta tarvittaessa jo maanantaina — ts.fi](https://www.ts.fi/a/6977711)
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* [Quién es el único argentino que estaba a bordo del crucero MV Hondius tras el brote de hantavirus — infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/2026/05/10/quien-es-el-unico-argentino-que-estaba-a-bordo-del-crucero-mv-hondius-tras-el-brote-de-hantavirus/)
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* [Häkkänen: Ukrainan drooniyhteistyö etenee – konkretiasta ei ole vielä sovittu — demokraatti.fi](https://demokraatti.fi/hakkanen-ukrainan-drooniyhteistyo-etenee-konkretiasta-ei-ole-viela-sovittu)
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* [Finnish defence minister condemns Ukrainian drones entering Finnish airspace — eurointegration.com.ua](https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/5/7236916/)
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* [Book review: 'Riikka Purra – Suomen rautarouva' analysed — vasenkaista.fi](https://vasenkaista.fi/2026/05/routarouva-riikka-purran-kirjoituksia-politiikan-kellarista/)
* [Kokoomus internal party staff: new communications specialist hired — kokoomus.fi](https://www.kokoomus.fi/jenny-thuneberg-kokoomuksen-puoluetoimiston-viestinnan-erityisasiantuntijaksi/)
* [Kokoomus parliamentary group elects Ville Valkonen as deputy chair — kokoomus.fi](https://www.kokoomus.fi/ville-valkonen-eduskuntaryhman-varapuheenjohtajaksi/)
* [Kokoomus parliamentary group elects Ville Valkonen as deputy chair (vocab duplicate) — kokoomus.fi](https://kokoomus.fi/ville-valkonen-edusk)
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Estonia
The commander of Estonia's armed forces warned this week that Russia may restore its fighting capacity as early as 2027. Estonia's answer was its busiest security week yet.
The government adopted the Security Policy Foundations 2026, capping three weeks of legislation that extends defence obligations across civilian society. A separate regulation now makes civil-defence shelters mandatory for specified building categories — binding law, not policy. Kevadtorm 2026, Estonia's annual spring exercise, opened on May 4 with more than 12,000 troops: the Estonian Division's 2nd Infantry Brigade, the Kaitseliit (Defence League), and Britain's 4th Brigade — the unit pledged to reinforce Estonia within 48 hours under a 2024 defence agreement — alongside French and Latvian forces. For the first time, the exercise tested new defence-industry systems in live conditions, and troops crossed into northeastern Latvia to rehearse cross-border operations. In Istanbul, Hanno Pevkur, the defence minister, signed an agreement with Turkish manufacturer ARCA Defense to build a long-range artillery-shell factory on Estonian soil, creating roughly 1,000 jobs and extending Estonia's defence industry into one of NATO's most acute supply gaps. The army's annual yearbook carried Estonia's clearest public threat assessment yet: Lieutenant-General Andrus Merilo, the defence forces commander, warned that Russia may rebuild its combat readiness by 2027 despite its losses in Ukraine. General Merilo also said delays in High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) supplies are a "temporary setback" while Estonia looks for compatible ammunition from other suppliers.
Estonia is building all of this while its public finances are unravelling. Madis Müller, the governor of the Bank of Estonia, told parliament this week that state finances are "critical." Public debt will double from €10 billion to €21 billion by 2030, reaching 39% of GDP. Interest costs — just €28 million in 2022 — will hit roughly €650 million a year by 2030, equivalent, Mr Müller noted, to running three major universities or the entire domestic security sector. He called on all parties to agree a fiscal compact before the March 2027 parliamentary election — something the central bank has never publicly demanded before. The interest-rate outlook is also turning against Tallinn. Estonian banks now expect the European Central Bank to raise rates this year, not cut them — energy prices pushed up by the Iranian conflict drove April inflation to 3.4%. The 2026 growth forecast of 2.5% depends on the Hormuz Strait reopening within months, which has not happened.
The political machinery meant to manage all this is in poor shape. The governing coalition of Reform and Estonia 200 holds 13.8% combined support. Rather than fight for the coalition's survival, Kristen Michal, the prime minister, has turned to the autumn presidential race. This week he used a Facebook post nominally about the Estonian Olympic Committee to float Kersti Kaljulaid, the former president, as his candidate, writing that she "stood for the right cause." Sources in parliament told Delfi that support for Alar Karis's re-election has "collapsed." Mr Karis told an interviewer he will give a clear answer by midsummer. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) rose 2.4 percentage points to 14.1% — level with the Social Democrats — after a Tallinn court acquitted a former aide to Martin Helme in the Porto Franco corruption case, ruling that prosecutors had "often interpreted evidence arbitrarily." Mr Helme called it a "witch hunt."
* **Estonia presses Ukraine to better control drones after repeated Baltic airspace incursions** — Hanno Pevkur, the defence minister, and Margus Tsahkna, the foreign minister, told Ukraine to improve control of its drones after repeated incursions into Estonian airspace. The "easiest way" to prevent incidents, they said, is for Kyiv to keep better track of drone activity. Mr Pevkur said Estonia would seek clarification on a Ukrainian offer of reassurance but said better control was the primary fix. *([euromaidanpress.com](https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/10/the-easiest-way-estonia-tells-ukraine-to-control-its-own-drones/))*
* **Tsahkna condemns Russia's ceasefire manipulation around Victory Day, calls for new EU sanctions** — Margus Tsahkna, the foreign minister, repeatedly criticised Russia's conduct around Victory Day on May 9, arguing that Moscow's rejection of Ukraine's proposed ceasefire while continuing drone and missile strikes showed it had no interest in genuine peace. Mr Tsahkna called for a 21st package of EU sanctions and continued international isolation of Russia. *([mke.ee](https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/5/7236895/))*
* **Karis addresses Europe Day, Mother's Day and calls for EU post-war Russia planning** — Alar Karis, the president, gave a Europe Day speech emphasising Estonian and European values and released a Mother's Day address. International media cited Mr Karis's recent calls for EU planning for a post-war Russia scenario and his joint call with Latvia's prime minister for an EU special envoy to hold talks with Russia. *([ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/1157390/president-karis-euroopa-paeval-eesti-edu-tugineb-euroopa-vaartustele))*
* **Estonian economic forecasts: 2.5% GDP growth projected despite Iran-driven energy price uncertainty** — SEB Bank forecast 2.5% growth for Estonia in 2026 despite uncertainty, while noting industry continues to lag. Swedbank said global growth forecasts had been cut as the Iran conflict pushed up energy prices. Several bank analysts said rising energy costs from the Gulf conflict were the main driver of inflation in Estonia. *([adaur.ee](https://www.adaur.ee/seb-majandusprognoos-eesti-majandus-kasvab-tanavu-25-protsenti-ebakindlusest-hoolimata/))*
* **Estonia's 2026 elections impact on Ukraine policy assessed in regional analysis** — A Ukrainian outlet examined how Estonia's upcoming elections, alongside others in Europe, could affect Ukraine policy. It cited Mr Karis's EU envoy proposal (rejected by Mr Tsahkna) and Mr Tsahkna's hawkish stance, and noted Estonia's consistent support for Ukraine. Estonia holds elections later in 2026. *([theukrainianreview.info](https://theukrainianreview.info/from-hungary-to-estonia-the-impact-of-2026-international-elections-on-ukraine/))*
* **Põhja-Pärnumaa municipal council speaker election after coalition collapse** — The Põhja-Pärnumaa rural municipality council held a speaker election after its previous coalition — comprising Meie Vald, Tasakaal and Isamaa — collapsed when two members defected. EKRE holds three seats in the 21-member council; a member from the party was mentioned as a possible coalition addition. *([parnu.postimees.ee](https://parnu.postimees.ee/8464039/jarelvaadatav-pohja-parnumaa-volikogu-asub-esimeest-valima))*
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* [Algas kaitseväe õppus Kevadtorm 2026 — mil.ee](https://mil.ee/uudised/algas-kaitsevae-oppus-kevadtorm-2026/)
* [Kevadtorm 2026 – Kaitsevägi — mil.ee](https://mil.ee/kaitsevagi/oppused/eesti-sisesed-oppused/kevadtorm/kevadtorm-2026)
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* [Eesti Pank: oodata on kütuse hinnatõusu kandumist ka muudesse hindadesse — majandus.postimees.ee](https://majandus.postimees.ee/8467110/eesti-pank-oodata-on-kutuse-hinnatousu-kandumist-ka-muudesse-hindadesse)
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* [Estonia tells Ukraine to control its own drones — euromaidanpress.com](https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/10/the-easiest-way-estonia-tells-ukraine-to-control-its-own-drones/)
* [Baltic NATO states press Ukraine over escalating drone incursions — weeklyblitz.net](https://weeklyblitz.net/2026/05/11/baltic-nato-states-press-ukraine-over-escalating-drone-incursions/)
* [VIDEO | Alar Karis presidendina jätkamisest: jaanipäevaks ütlen oma selge vastuse — ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/melu/1157398/video-alar-karis-presidendina-jatkamisest-jaanipaevaks-utlen-oma-selge-vastuse)
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* [Kolmapäeval kell 11 "Otse uudistemajast" saates Mart Helme — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1610014600/kolmapaeval-kell-11-otse-uudistemajast-saates-mart-helme)
* [Kell 21.40 "Esimeses stuudios" Mart Helme — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1610014648/kell-21-40-esimeses-stuudios-mart-helme)
* [POLIITIKARADAR | Helme unustab meelega, miks Ratas peaministriametist tagasi astus — ekspress.delfi.ee](https://ekspress.delfi.ee/artikkel/120573874/poliitikaradar-helme-unustab-meelega-miks-ratas-peaministriametist-tagasi-astus)
* [Norstat: EKRE toetus on kevade jooksul tõusnud — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1610015344/norstat-ekre-toetus-on-kevade-jooksul-tousnud)
* [Ratings: EKRE sees slight rise in support through spring — news.err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1610015581/ratings-ekre-sees-slight-rise-in-support-through-spring)
* [TÕUSUTEEL: EKRE toetus on üha suurem — ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/1157105/tousuteel-ekre-toetus-on-uha-suurem)
* [EKRE tõusis erakondade reitingutabelis — postimees.ee](https://www.postimees.ee/8465355/ekre-tousis-erakondade-reitingutabelis)
* [Video: Kracht, Nääs ja Helme õigeksmõistvast kohtuotsusest — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1610014447/video-kracht-naas-ja-helme-oigeksmoistvast-kohtuotsusest)
* [Kohus: prokuratuur tõlgendas Kersti Krachti süüasjas tõendeid meelevaldselt — postimees.ee](https://www.postimees.ee/8465205/kohus-prokuratuur-tolgendas-kersti-krachti-suuasjas-toendeid-meelevaldselt)
* [VIDEO ja FOTOD | Kracht, Helme ja Nääs andsid ülevaate ringkonnakohtu õigeksmõistvast otsusest — delfi.ee](https://www.delfi.ee/artikkel/120573180/otse-kracht-helme-ja-naas-raagivad-ringkonnakohtu-oigeksmoistvast-otsusest)
* [Tsahkna: Venemaa kinnitas relvarahu rikkudes, et ei hooli rahust — mke.ee](https://www.mke.ee/et/uudised-et/tsahkna-venemaa-kinnitas-relvarahu-rikkudes-et-ei-hooli-rahust/)
* [Estonia urges Russia to prove seriousness of ceasefire intentions — eurointegration.com.ua](https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/5/7236895/)
* [EU responds to Kremlin's call to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv on Russia's Victory Day — pravda.com.ua](https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/7/8033601/)
* [OTSEBLOGI | Tuapse rafineerimistehase taastamine võib Venemaale maksta 5 miljardit dollarit — ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/1156996/otseblogi-tuapse-rafineerimistehase-taastamine-voib-venemaale-maksta-5-miljardit-dollarit)
* [BLOGI | Pommitamine päise päeva ajal: Zaporižžjas hukkus 12, Kramatorskis 5 inimest — ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/1156996/blogi-pommitamine-paise-paeva-ajal-zaporizzjas-hukkus-12-kramatorskis-5-inimest)
* [VIDEO | Margus Tsahkna otse ja ausalt: "Putin tahab, et me kardaksime" — ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/melu/1157421/video-margus-tsahkna-otse-ja-ausalt-putin-tahab-et-me-kardaksime-aga-eesti-pole-kunagi-olnud-nii-tugev-kui-praegu-)
* [Photos: Narva displays Putin war criminal banner — news.err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1610019046/photos-narva-displays-putin-war-criminal-banner)
* [Estonia to display poster of Putin as Adolf Hitler on Victory Day — pravda.com.ua](https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/4/8033152/)
* [PILDID: Narvas on olukord rahulik — lounaeestlane.ee](https://lounaeestlane.ee/pildid-narvas-on-olukord-rahulik/)
* [President Karis Euroopa päeval: Eesti edu tugineb Euroopa väärtustele — ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/1157390/president-karis-euroopa-paeval-eesti-edu-tugineb-euroopa-vaartustele)
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* [FT: EU leaders preparing for possible talks with Russia on ending war in Ukraine — pravda.com.ua](https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/7/8033683/)
* [GALERII | President Alar Karis kohtus Narva noortega — ohtuleht.ee](https://www.ohtuleht.ee/noored/1157125/galerii-president-alar-karis-kohtus-narva-noortega)
* [Kaitsevägi hoiatab Venemaa lahingvalmiduse taastumise eest — err.ee](https://err.ee/1610014147/kaitsevagi-hoiatab-venemaa-lahingvalmiduse-taastumise-eest)
* [Ilmus kaitseväe aastaraamat — mil.ee](https://mil.ee/uudised/ilmus-kaitsevae-aastaraamat-6)
* [Andrus Merilo: võiduks valmis kaitsevägi — err.ee](https://err.ee/1610013673/andrus-merilo-voiduks-valmis-kaitsevagi)
* [Meelis Oidsalu: kaitseväe juhataja leiab, et Eesti ühiskond alahindab ohtu – 2027. aastaks olevat Venemaa armee ründevalmis — arvamus.delfi.ee](https://arvamus.delfi.ee/artikkel/120573386/meeldis-oidsalu-mida-kaitsevagi-meile-oma-uute-ohusonumitega-oelda-tahab)
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* [Anti-corruption bill advances to second reading in Riigikogu; medical professionals gain right to treat relatives — uudis.net](https://uudis.net/12386659)
* [NATO secret negotiations with TV/film producers on security messaging (Estonian conservative outlet coverage) — objektiiv.ee](https://objektiiv.ee/nato-peab-salalabiraakimisi-telesaadete-ja-filmitootjatega)
* [Eesti Pank politpro.eu October 2025 Norstat historical data page (stale) — politpro.eu](https://politpro.eu/et/eesti/valimisreitingud/norstat-2025-10-17/parlamendivalimised)
* [LHV Bank clients experience online banking disruptions during planned maintenance — arileht.delfi.ee](https://arileht.delfi.ee/a/120574163/lhv-kliendid-kurdavad-torgete-ule-pank-tegu-on-plaanilise-hooldusega)
* [Coop Pank own-shares buyback transactions announced on Nasdaq Tallinn (Estonian) — globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/04/3286764/0/et/Coop-Pank-AS-oma-aktsiate-omandamise-tehingud.html)
* [LHV Group stock option programme exercised — share issuance announced — globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/04/3286426/0/et/Aktsiaoptsiooniprogrammi-realiseerimine-ja-m%C3%A4rkimistulemused.html)
* [Maersk vessel passes Strait of Hormuz under US Navy escort — cited in Estonian media in Gulf conflict context — err.ee](https://err.ee/1610014495/maerski-kaubalaev-labis-usa-merevae-kaitse-all-hormuzi-vaina)
* [Estonia's social media banning for youth not sufficient protection — think tank report — lounaeestlane.ee](https://lounaeestlane.ee/raport-sotsiaalmeedia-keelustamine-ei-taga-noortele-piisavat-kaitset)
* [Western Estonia municipality planning solar and battery park in Lääneranna — online.le.ee](https://online.le.ee/2026/05/05/laaneranda-kavandatakse-paikese-ja-akuparki)
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Lithuania
Lithuania signed a €6.375 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loan — the largest military financing deal in its history — days after drones from Russian airspace exploded over neighbouring Latvia and Lithuanian jets scrambled to fill the gap.
The loan, signed on May 9 by Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, the finance minister, and Robertas Kaunas, the defence minister, alongside two EU commissioners, locks in 45-year funding at EU borrowing rates with principal deferred for the first decade. A first advance of €956 million arrives within three months. The money is earmarked for a new land forces division, heavy armoured vehicles, Baltic Defence Line fortifications, and — the largest single share, Inga Ruginienė, the prime minister, said — air defence. The same week, Lithuania received its first M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers at a ceremony in Camden, Arkansas, becoming the 14th NATO country to field the system. Lockheed Martin simultaneously registered in Lithuania to pursue joint manufacturing.
On May 7, multiple drones crossed from Russian airspace into Latvia; one crashed into an oil storage facility near Rēzekne, 40 kilometres from the border. Latvia's army commander admitted the country's radar had not registered the first drone at all. Lithuanian jets — French-piloted, flying NATO Baltic Air Policing from Šiauliai — scrambled to patrol Latvian airspace. Mr Kaunas pressed the point: "Strengthening anti-drone defence in our region should be a particular emphasis \[for NATO] ... this is where we have threats today, and they are not theoretical but real." Latvia's defence minister assessed the drones were probably Ukrainian munitions that had gone off course. That framing matters: the incident was a navigation failure, not a deliberate Russian strike — but the air defence gap it exposed is real regardless of cause.
Even as it prepared to build up at home, Vilnius committed to operating further afield. Gitanas Nausėda, the president, and Ms Ruginienė both endorsed joining a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — the first time the two have agreed publicly on an out-of-area deployment. The day after their statements, the American president paused the US operation in the strait. Neither Lithuanian leader wavered. Mr Nausėda framed Lithuania's contribution as a demining and freedom-of-navigation mission and confirmed the State Defence Council will meet shortly; the Seimas must still grant a deployment mandate. Ms Ruginienė called reopening the strait "a major European interest." Their willingness to hold the commitment regardless of what Washington does signals that Lithuania is acting on its own judgment, not following the American lead.
At joint exercises in Kalvarija — Lithuania, Poland, and Portugal simulating the defence of the Suwałki Corridor — Mr Nausėda stood alongside Karol Nawrocki, the Polish president, on the 235th anniversary of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Constitution and went further still, saying Lithuania is "prepared to receive as many allies as we can accommodate."
* **Seimas strips former prime minister Paluckas of parliamentary immunity amid corruption investigation** — The Seimas voted to lift Gintauto Paluckas's legal immunity, enabling prosecutors to pursue criminal charges related to alleged conflicts of interest in his family's business dealings. Paluckas said he intends to remain in the Seimas; Inga Ruginienė, the prime minister, said the decision is his alone; Gitanas Nausėda, the president, urged him to act with more principle; the Social Democratic Party (LSDP) chairman, Sinkevičius, said the party would not pressure him to leave the faction. *([delfi.lt](https://klaipeda.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/nauseda-apie-palucka-norint-sumazinti-reputacine-zala-sprendimai-turetu-buti-principingesni-1755235))*
* **Lithuania signs €6.4 billion EU SAFE defence loan for military modernisation** — Lithuania signed the European Security Action via Enablement (SAFE) loan agreement on May 9 in Vilnius, securing nearly €6.375 billion in long-term EU loans for defence. The funds will support full equipment of a new land forces division, heavy armoured vehicles, and Baltic Defence Line fortifications. Inga Ruginienė, the prime minister, noted the largest share will go to air defence; the deal was signed by the finance and defence ministers alongside EU Commissioners Kubilius and Serafin. *([vz.lt](https://infoerdve.lt/en/vilnius-64-mlrd-euru-injekcija-gynybai-pasirasoma-safe-sutartis/))*
* **Two railway derailments ruled technical failures; government orders critical infrastructure protection plan within two weeks** — After two train derailments on the same weekend, Inga Ruginienė, the prime minister, convened the National Security Commission and announced that investigations found no evidence of sabotage — causes were technical and human error. She ordered Lithuanian Railways (LTG) and the Transport Ministry to submit a detailed critical infrastructure protection plan within two weeks. *([lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2920275/po-traukiniu-avariju-ruginienes-zinia-sabotazo-nematome))*
* **Nausėda and Ruginienė signal Lithuania ready to join Strait of Hormuz coalition** — Following a US invitation to join a coalition ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Gitanas Nausėda, the president, said Lithuania's plans to contribute are unchanged regardless of shifting US actions in the region, and that the State Defence Council will meet shortly. Inga Ruginienė, the prime minister, called reopening the strait a major European interest. Latvia also confirmed receiving the US invitation. *([delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/europe-s-interest-is-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-soon-pm-120246476))*
* **Landsbergis quoted internationally warning Putin may test NATO with limited escalation** — Gabrielius Landsbergis, chairman of the Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD), was quoted in Politico and picked up by multiple international outlets, warning that Putin could "escalate horizontally against another neighbour" to avoid humiliating Ukraine negotiations — with coverage appearing in English, Spanish, and Ukrainian media. *([newsukraine.rbc.ua](https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia-could-attack-nato-and-dodge-retaliation-1777885601.html))*
* **Ruginienė attends EPC Summit in Armenia, holds sideline discussions** — Inga Ruginienė, the prime minister, travelled to Yerevan to participate in the eighth European Political Community (EPC) Summit, engaging in panel discussions with European leaders on security, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the European Cities Against Drugs (ECAD) anti-narcotics coalition. *([armenianclub.com](https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/premjere-dalyvavo-diskusijoje-su-europos-lyderiais-1754586))*
* **Banks revise down Lithuania 2026 GDP forecasts amid inflation and global uncertainty** — SEB Bank forecast 3.2% GDP growth and 5.7% inflation for Lithuania in 2026, while Swedbank trimmed its GDP forecast to 3.0% from 3.5% (still the fastest in the Baltics). The Bank of Lithuania issued a wide minimum wage forecast range of 6–12% for the next adjustment. An Estonian economist sparked debate by arguing Lithuania has not clearly overtaken Estonia despite popular claims. *([tv3.lt](https://www.vz.lt/finansai/2026/05/05/seb-bankas-2026-m-bvp-augs-32-infliacija-57-584300))*
* **Ruginienė communication team controversy as new adviser hired and interview format debated** — Reports emerged that Rosvaldas Gorbačiovas, an adviser to Graužinienė, the former speaker of the Seimas, is set to join Inga Ruginienė, the prime minister's, communications team. Separately, a controversial interview with Ms Ruginienė conducted by political commentator Rima Urbonaitė on Laisvės TV triggered a public debate about journalistic standards and the boundaries of political interviewing.
* [Ruginienė – apie kalbas dėl koalicijos: užsižaidėme ir nematome realybės — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/politika/ruginiene-apie-kalbas-del-koalicijos-uzsizaideme-ir-nematome-realybes-120247236)
* [ELTA glaustai: Generalinė prokuratūra pradėjo ikiteisminį tyrimą dėl Žemaitaičio pasisakymų — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/elta-glaustai-generaline-prokuratura-pradejo-ikiteismini-tyrima-del-zemaitaicio-pasisakymu-120247617)
* [Šalies vadovas: bardakas koalicijoje neturėtų tęstis amžinai — aina.lt](https://aina.lt/salies-vadovas-bardakas-koalicijoje-neturetu-testis-amzinai/)
* [Gitanas Nausėda: jei sprendimų dėl koalicijos nebus iki gegužės pabaigos, vėliau jų gali ir nebūti — klaipeda.diena.lt](https://klaipeda.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/gitanas-nauseda-jei-sprendimu-del-koalicijos-nebus-iki-geguzes-pabaigos-veliau-ju-gali-ir-nebuti-1755241)
* [Gitanas Nausėda teigia, kad jam kyla abejonių, kaip valdomos „aušriečiams" pavaldžios ministerijos — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/gitanas-nauseda-teigia-kad-jam-kyla-abejoniu-kaip-valdomos-ausrieciams-pavaldzios-ministerijos-56-2678540)
* [Aplinkos ministras viešai pateikė atsakymus į rezonansą sukėlusius klausimus: prabilo ir apie namą — 15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/aplinkos-ministras-viesai-pateike-atsakymus-i-rezonansa-sukelusius-klausimus-prabilo-ir-apie-nama-56-2679070)
* [LSDP lyderis apie kritiką Ruginienei: nėra universitetų premjerams ruošti — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2921094/lsdp-lyderis-apie-kritika-ruginienei-nera-universitetu-premjerams-ruosti)
* [LSDP apklausa: potencialių rinkėjų nuomonės apie koaliciją su „aušriečiais" skilusios į dvi stovyklas — aina.lt](https://aina.lt/lsdp-apklausa-potencialiu-rinkeju-nuomones-apie-koalicija-su-ausrieciais-skilusios-i-dvi-stovyklas/)
* [LSDP apklausa: potencialių rinkėjų nuomonės apie koaliciją su „aušriečiais — ](https://aina.lt/lsdp-apklausa-potencialiu-rinkeju-nuomones-apie-koalicija-su-ausrieciais-skilusios-i-dvi-stovyklas)
* [LSDP pirmininkas Mindaugas Sinkevičius: lietuviški socialdemokratai turi savų bruožų — laikmetis.lt](https://laikmetis.lt/lsdp-pirmininkas-mindaugas-sinkevicius-lietuviski-socialdemokratai-turi-savu-bruozu/)
* [Mindaugas Sinkevičius įvardijo geriausią scenarijų partijai — klaipeda.diena.lt](https://klaipeda.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/mindaugas-sinkevicius-ivardijo-geriausia-scenariju-partijai-1755488)
* [Mindaugas Sinkevičius: sprendžiu lygtį — m.kauno.diena.lt](https://m.kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/mindaugas-sinkevicius-sprendziu-lygti-1755259)
* [LSDP lyderis nori prezidento ir Vyriausybės sutarimo dėl Minsko, neatmeta idėjos kalbėtis — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/lsdp-lyderis-nori-prezidento-ir-vyriausybes-sutarimo-del-minsko-neatmeta-idejos-kalbetis-56-2678570)
* [LSDP pirmininku išrinktas Mindaugas Sinkevičius: sprendimų revizijų nepradėsime — klaipeda.diena.lt](https://klaipeda.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/lsdp-pirmininku-isrinktas-mindaugas-sinkevicius-sprendimu-reviziju-nepradesime-1754480)
* [Žygimantas Pavilionis. Kur veda ispanų ir lietuvių socializmo keliai ir klystkeliai? — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/news/ringas/politics/zygimantas-pavilionis-kur-veda-ispanu-ir-lietuviu-socializmo-keliai-ir-klystkeliai-120247507)
* [Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/two-drones-russia-crash-latvia-army-says-2026-05-07)
* [Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia with one causing oil depot fire, army says — euronews.com](https://euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/two-drones-from-russia-crash-in-latvia-with-one-causing-oil-depot-fire-army-says)
* [Latvia Scrambles Fighter Jets As Drones Crash Into NATO Territory — newsweek.com](https://newsweek.com/latvia-scrambles-fighter-jets-drones-crash-into-nato-territory-russia-ukraine-war-11922092)
* [Two Drones Crash in Latvia Overnight After Crossing From Russia — kyivpost.com](https://kyivpost.com/post/75601)
* [Latvia says drones entered airspace from Russia, 1 may have crashed near oil facility — kyivindependent.com](https://kyivindependent.com/latvia-says-drones-entered-airspace-from-russia-two-crashed-near-oil-storage-facility-in-rezekne)
* [Latvian army commander: technology failed in drone detection — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/08.05.2026-latvian-army-commander-technology-failed-in-drone-detection.a646173)
* [Latvia to beef up air security after two drone crashes, defence minister says — euractiv.com](https://euractiv.com/news/latvia-to-beef-up-air-security-after-two-drone-crashes-defence-minister-says)
* [Latvia confirms drone incursion from Russia, launches investigation — army-technology.com](https://army-technology.com/news/latvia-russia-drones-incursion)
* [Still no sign of missing drone in Latvia — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/08.05.2026-still-no-sign-of-missing-drone-in-latvia.a646309)
* [Latvia summoned Russian envoy after drones crossed from Russian airspace — mezha.net](https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/b16dc586_latvia_summoned_russian)
* [Two drones entering from Russia and armed with warheads land in Latvia — resiliencemedia.co](https://resiliencemedia.co/two-drones-entering-from-russia-and-armed-with-warheads-land-in-latvia)
* [Military metal and drones on the move in Latvia this weekend — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/08.05.2026-military-metal-and-drones-on-the-move-in-latvia-this-weekend.a646316)
* [Latvian Defense Minister Ready to Resign for Failure to Down Ukrainian Drones — english.pravda.ru](https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166668-latvia-defense-minister-resignation-ukrainian-drones)
* [Russian Drones Crash in Latvia Amid Rising Tensions With Moscow — eutoday.net](https://eutoday.net/russian-drones-crash-in-latvia)
* [Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 7, 2026 — understandingwar.org](https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-7-2026)
* [Baltic NATO states press Ukraine over escalating drone incursions — weeklyblitz.net](https://weeklyblitz.net/2026/05/11/baltic-nato-states-press-ukraine-over-escalating-drone-incursions)
* [Latvia convenes crisis council after drones enter airspace — caliber.az](https://caliber.az/en/post/latvia-convenes-crisis-council-after-drones-enter-airspace)
* [Ruginienė: Paluckas pats turi apsispręsti — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/politika/ruginiene-paluckas-pats-turi-apsispresti-120246328)
* [Premjerė: Paluckas pats turi apsispręsti, ar lieka Seime — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2920191/premjere-paluckas-pats-turi-apsispresti-ar-lieka-seime)
* [Glaustai: premjerė nemato priežasčių, kodėl Paluckas turėtų palikti socialdemokratų frakciją Seime — kauno.diena.lt](https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/salies-pulsas/glaustai-premjere-nemato-priezasciu-kodel-paluckas-turetu-palikti-socialdemokratu-frakcija-seime-1755011)
* [Nausėda apie Palucką: norint sumažinti reputacinę žalą, sprendimai turėtų būti principingesni — klaipeda.diena.lt](https://klaipeda.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/nauseda-apie-palucka-norint-sumazinti-reputacine-zala-sprendimai-turetu-buti-principingesni-1755235)
* [Prezidentas: siekiant sumažinti žalą sau ir partijai, Gintautas Paluckas turėtų elgtis principingiau — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/prezidentas-siekiant-sumazinti-zala-sau-ir-partijai-gintautas-paluckas-turetu-elgtis-principingiau-56-2678538)
* [Prezidentas: siekiant sumažinti žalą sau ir partijai, G. Paluckas turėtų elgtis principingiau — vz.lt](https://www.vz.lt/verslo-aplinka/2026/05/07/prezidentas-siekiant-sumazinti-zala-sau-ir-partijai-g-paluckas-turetu-elgtis-principingiau-584464)
* [Sinkevičius: LSDP nemato pagrindo prieštarauti Palucko imuniteto panaikinimui, frakcija balsavime dalyvaus — aina.lt](https://aina.lt/sinkevicius-lsdp-nemato-pagrindo-priestarauti-palucko-imuniteto-panaikinimui-frakcija-balsavime-dalyvaus/)
* [LSDP lyderis neragins Palucko trauktis iš frakcijos — ve.lt](https://ve.lt/aktualijos/lietuva/lsdp-lyderis-neragins-palucko-trauktis-is-frakcijos)
* [TS-LKD ir Gentvilas kreipėsi į VRK dėl Palucko duomenų: štai ko prašo — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/lietuva/ts-lkd-ir-gentvilas-kreipesi-i-vrk-del-palucko-duomenu-stai-ko-praso-n1516633)
* [Iš pradžių – netikėta prokurorės pergalė, paskui – kratos: Seime keliamos versijos dėl Grunskienės karjeros — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/is-pradziu-netiketa-prokurores-pergale-paskui-kratos-kas-isgelbejo-ant-plauko-kabejusia-grunskienes-karjera-56-2674162)
* [Lithuania Receives First HIMARS Missile Systems — militarnyi.com](https://militarnyi.com/en/news/lithuania-receives-himars-missile-systems)
* [Lithuania unveils its first HIMARS launchers — ukdefencejournal.org.uk](https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/lithuania-unveils-its-first-himars-launchers)
* [Lithuania's first HIMARS roll off production line — defence-blog.com](https://defence-blog.com/lithuanias-first-himars-roll-off-production-line)
* [Strategic Alliance in Action: Lithuania's 1st HIMARS Unveiled with LM — asdnews.com](https://asdnews.com/news/defense/2026/05/05/strategic-alliance-action-lithuanias-1st-himars-unveiled-with-lm)
* [Lithuania's first HIMARS launchers unveiled in Arkansas, US — army-technology.com](https://army-technology.com/news/lithuania-lockheed-martin-himars-launcher)
* [Lockheed Martin, Lithuania mark delivery of HIMARS rocket launchers — camdenarknews.com](https://camdenarknews.com/news/2026/may/07/lockheed-martin-lithuania-mark-delivery-of-himars)
* [Lithuania receives first HIMARS systems during Camden event — ktlo.com](https://ktlo.com/2026/05/06/lithuania-unveils-first-himars-launchers-during-aarkansas-ceremony)
* [Naujausiuose reitinguose – antausis Ruginienei: žmonės Blinkevičiūtę jau vertina geriau nei ją — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/politika/naujausiuose-reitinguose-antausis-ruginienei-zmones-blinkeviciute-jau-vertina-geriau-nei-ja-120245991)
* [Ar Ruginienei gresia Graužinienės kelias? — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/politika/ar-ruginienei-gresia-grauzinienes-kelias-120246327)
* [Cabinet's disapproval rating at 74% in April – survey — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/cabinet-s-disapproval-rating-at-74-in-april-survey-120247081)
* [Apklausa: 4-ta premjero pareigoms eiti tinkamiausia – Blinkevičiūtė, Ruginienė – po jos — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2921017/apklausa-4-ta-premjero-pareigoms-eiti-tinkamiausia-blinkeviciute-ruginiene-po-jos)
* [Apklausa: dalis visuomenės Blinkevičiūtę mato tinkamesne premjere nei Ruginienę — kauno.diena.lt](https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/apklausa-dalis-visuomenes-blinkeviciute-mato-tinkamesne-premjere-nei-ruginiene-1755069)
* [Lietuva pasirašė sutartį dėl 6,4 mlrd. eurų SAFE paskolų gynybai — vz.lt](https://www.vz.lt/verslo-aplinka/2026/05/09/lietuva-pasirase-sutarti-del-64-mlrd-euru-safe-paskolu-gynybai-584539)
* [Lithuania Signs €6.4 Billion SAFE Loan for Defense — infoerdve.lt](https://infoerdve.lt/en/vilnius-64-mlrd-euru-injekcija-gynybai-pasirasoma-safe-sutartis/)
* ['Russia is still outproducing us militarily,' EU Defence Commissioner tells Euronews — euronews.com](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/russia-is-still-outproducing-us-militarily-eu-defence-commissioner-tells-euronews)
* [Po traukinių avarijų – Ruginienės žinia: sabotažo nematome — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2920275/po-traukiniu-avariju-ruginienes-zinia-sabotazo-nematome)
* [Ruginienė: traukinių avarijos nebuvo sabotažo aktai — kauno.diena.lt](https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/salies-pulsas/ruginiene-traukiniu-avarijos-nebuvo-sabotazo-aktai-1754947)
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* [Traukinių avarijų aplinkybės – vyriausybinėje Nacionalinio saugumo komisijoje — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/traukiniu-avariju-aplinkybes-vyriausybineje-nacionalinio-saugumo-komisijoje-662-2676808)
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* [Lithuania's Strategic Appeal for U.S. Military Presence — devdiscourse.com](https://devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3898929-lithuanias-strategic-appeal-for-us-military-presence)
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* [Politico: Europe Fears Putin Sees a Window to Test NATO — en.hvylya.net](https://en.hvylya.net/news/2529-politico-europe-fears-putin-sees-a-window-to-test-nato)
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Latvia
Russian electronic warfare redirected two Ukrainian drones into Latvian airspace on May 7, and one struck oil storage tanks near Rēzekne — the first time weapons have caused physical damage on Latvian soil since the war began. Three days later, the incident had cost the defence minister his job and left the governing coalition close to collapse.
The drones entered from Russian territory. General Kaspars Pudāns, the National Armed Forces commander, confirmed that detection technology had failed. A second air-threat warning went out the following night across eastern municipalities, with NATO fighters scrambled. Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's foreign minister, confirmed that Russian electronic warfare had deliberately diverted the drones from their targets inside Russia into Latvian airspace — turning what might have been treated as a navigation accident into documented Russian aggression against NATO territory. Mr Sybiha told Baiba Braže, Latvia's foreign minister, that Ukraine was ready to work with the Baltic states and Finland to prevent further incidents, including by deploying Ukrainian specialists.
Evika Siliņa, the prime minister, did not wait. On May 10, she demanded the resignation of Andris Sprūds, the defence minister, via social media, citing slow counter-drone deployment and late civilian alerts. Mr Sprūds resigned — but not quietly. At a press conference he said he was acting "to protect Latvia's army from divisive political campaigning," accused New Unity of running a "systematic campaign" against the Progressives because the smaller party refused to "toe the line," and said the governing party had "wilted under pressure from various other parties" ahead of elections. He said he would remain in the Saeima, Latvia's parliament.
The Progressives hold 10 seats in the 53-seat coalition. Their departure would drop the government to 43 seats, below the 51 needed for a majority, with no viable replacement partner in reach. The Green-Farmers Union said it would stay; the National Alliance had already prepared its own resignation demand for Mr Sprūds before Ms Siliņa moved first. The Progressives announced they would decide the following week whether to remain. Because no viable alternative majority exists, the likeliest outcome is that they extract concessions and stay — but the relationship between the two leading coalition partners is now openly hostile, and Mr Sprūds's accusations will not be easy to unsay.
Ms Siliņa filled the vacancy immediately, naming Colonel Raivis Melnis — previously the Defence Ministry's representative in Ukraine — as the new minister. She made the appointment without consulting the Progressives. Colonel Melnis brings direct operational experience from Ukraine, but his appointment by social media announcement, bypassing normal process, gave Ms Siliņa's critics a ready argument: that she used the Rēzekne incident to tighten New Unity's hold on the Defence Ministry five months before the October 3 election.
The governing coalition's main rival also came under pressure. The Corruption Prevention Bureau (KNAB) opened a review into a campaign operation run by Ainārs Šlesers, founder of Latvia First, that has spent roughly €275,000 promoting him as "Premier Šlesers" through Riga billboards, bus stop posters, digital screens, and radio jingles. KNAB is investigating whether the spending, channelled through an association called Latvija pirmā ("Latvia First"), constitutes an illegal donation to Latvia First, which as a party cannot legally receive money from a legal entity. The bureau's division chief expressed "surprise" at Mr Šlesers's claim that he had cleared his approach with it in advance. If a violation is found, Latvia First faces penalties, repayment of the illegal funds, and potential loss of all state financing — a severe blow before October. Meanwhile, Latvia First's pension referendum is collecting signatures: the Central Election Commission registered the initiative, which seeks roughly 150,000 names to force parliamentary consideration of a law letting pension second-pillar participants withdraw accumulated savings before retirement age. The Finance Ministry, the Bank of Latvia, and financial sector bodies have all opposed it. The referendum is the electoral instrument; KNAB is the obstacle.
Against the domestic turbulence, Edgars Rinkēvičs, the president, travelled to Yerevan on May 7, meeting Vahagn Khachaturyan, his Armenian counterpart, and Nikol Pashinyan, the prime minister. A joint statement called for cooperation to disrupt EU sanctions circumvention — relevant because Latvia helps enforce EU sanctions. Mr Rinkēvičs's presence carried additional weight: the same day, Vladimir Putin warned Armenia that EU integration could produce consequences "like Ukraine." The same week, Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner, presented Ms Siliņa with confirmation of Latvia's fourth EU Recovery Fund tranche — €371.2 million, bringing total receipts to roughly €1.5 billion, or 75% of the full €1.97 billion allocation. Forty-one plan milestones fulfilled and verified. The institutions delivered while the politicians fought.
Separately, the economic picture darkened. Līva Zorgenfreija, Swedbank's chief economist for Latvia, cut the bank's 2026 GDP growth forecast from 2.3% to 1.9% and raised its average annual inflation forecast from 2.8% to 4.2%, citing the Strait of Hormuz closure as the primary driver. Energy prices, particularly diesel and aviation fuel, have risen sharply. In a worst case — prolonged closure — inflation could reach 8% and growth could slow to 1%. The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates from 2% to 2.5% in response to eurozone-wide pressure. Latvia's defence spending is locked at nearly 5% of GDP. If growth slips, the fiscal choices narrow further.
Latvia's election technology vendor transition — required after EU investigators found national security risks in the original procurement — must succeed within roughly five months for credible October 3 elections. The ministry overseeing it is a coalition portfolio. If the Progressives exit, ministerial assignments shift, disrupting the transition at the moment it needs stability most. No reporting on progress appeared this week. The silence is not reassuring.
* **Latvia celebrates 36th anniversary of independence restoration with parade and Saeima session** — On May 4, Latvia marked 36 years since the restoration of independence with a ceremonial Saeima session and a regional military parade in Aizkraukle, the 15th time such a parade has been held in a Latvian municipality on this date. Edgars Rinkēvičs, the president, Andris Sprūds, the defence minister, and National Armed Forces commanders attended and took the salute. Mr Rinkēvičs also presented Three-Star Order decorations at Riga Castle and delivered addresses emphasising defence investment and individual civic responsibility. *([delfi.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/04.05.2026-latvia-celebrates-may-4th-restoration-of-independence.a645556/))*
* **President Rinkēvičs makes official visit to Armenia, expresses EU integration support** — Edgars Rinkēvičs, the president, made an official visit to Yerevan, meeting Nikol Pashinyan, the prime minister, and Vahagn Khachaturyan, the president. Mr Rinkēvičs expressed support for Armenia's aspirations to deepen ties with the European Union and invited Mr Khachaturyan to make a reciprocal visit to Latvia, describing the bilateral dialogue as "excellent." *([massispost.com](https://massispost.com/2026/05/pashinyan-and-rinkevics-discuss-further-development-of-armenia-latvia-relations/))*
* **President Rinkēvičs uses suspensive veto on law altering Latvia's approach to rape definition** — Edgars Rinkēvičs, the president, exercised his suspensive veto to send back to parliament a law that would have changed Latvia's international commitments regarding rape definitions, arguing that such a change in international obligations should not be decided hastily. The veto was reported alongside Eurostat data showing a 150% rise in recorded rape cases across the EU over the past decade, with Latvia mentioned specifically. *([euronews.com](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/sexual-violence-and-rape-offences-are-rising-in-the-eu-new-data-shows))*
* **President Rinkēvičs issues Mother's Day messages across social media** — On May 10 (Latvian Mother's Day), Edgars Rinkēvičs, the president, published tributes to mothers on Facebook and other social platforms, emphasising the importance of maternal care and encouraging mothers not to feel pressure to be "perfect." The messages were covered by multiple Latvian outlets. *([lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/10.05.2026-valsts-prezidents-mammas-rupes-siltums-un-stiprais-plecs-paliek-ar-mums-vienmer.a646425/))*
* **Rinkēvičs and Siliņa mark Europe Day; Siliņa speech on Latvia's EU role** — On May 9 (Europe Day), Edgars Rinkēvičs, the president, published a formal greeting marking the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, and Evika Siliņa, the prime minister, delivered remarks at a public event, stating that Latvia is not "a spectator of Europe" but a shaper of its future and calling EU membership one of Latvia's most important decisions. *([nra.lv](https://lvportals.lv/dienaskartiba/389447-e-silina-mes-neesam-eiropas-verotaji-mes-esam-tas-nakotnes-veidotaji-2026))*
* **Foreign fraudsters using Latvian company names in fake job listings** — Two Latvian outlets reported that fraudulent job advertisements are using the names of well-known Latvian companies, including the brewer Aldaris, to deceive foreigners seeking work in Latvia. The reports followed a parliamentary immigration investigation commission's findings. *([tvnet.lv](https://tvnet.lv/8468189/noskaties-arvalstu-krapnieki-izmanto-latvija-zinamu-firmu-nosaukumus-naudas-izkrapsanai))*
* [Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/two-drones-russia-crash-latvia-army-says-2026-05-07/)
* [Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/latvian-defence-minister-resigns-after-ukrainian-drones-hit-oil-tanks-2026-05-10/)
* [Premjere prasa aizsardzības ministra Sprūda demisiju un aicina pulkvedi Melni ieņemt šo amatu — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/10.05.2026-premjere-prasa-aizsardzibas-ministra-spruda-demisiju-un-aicina-pulkvedi-melni-ienemt-so-amatu.a646471/)
* [Siliņa aizsardzības ministra amatu piedāvā savam padomniekam, viņš piekritis — nra.lv](https://nra.lv/politika/520761-silina-piedava-ministra-amatu-savam-padomniekam.htm)
* [Latvia's Defense Minister resigns over Ukrainian drones incident — newsukraine.rbc.ua](https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/latvian-defense-chief-exits-post-after-drones-1778440187.html)
* [Latvian Defence Minister resigns in response to Prime Minister's demand — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/10.05.2026-latvian-defence-minister-resigns-in-response-to-prime-ministers-demand.a646473/)
* [Siliņa pieprasa Sprūda demisiju, nākamais aizsardzības ministrs būs Raivis Melnis — jauns.lv](https://jauns.lv/raksts/zinas/708665-silina-pieprasa-spruda-demisiju-nakamais-aizsardzibas-ministrs-bus-raivis-melnis)
* ["Tieši cik lielā dir\*ā mēs esam Siliņa, Sprūd un Rinkēvič?" Latvieši ir nikni par tik nekaunīgiem valdības lēmumiem — la.lv](https://www.la.lv/tiesi-cik-liela-dira-mes-esam-silin-sprud-un-rinkevic-latviesi-ir-nikni-par-tik-nekaunigiem-valdibas-lemumiem)
* [Video: "Atkāpjos, lai pasargātu Latvijas armiju no ieraušanas politiskā kampaņā", saka Sprūds — delfi.lv](https://www.delfi.lv/193/politics/120117759/spruds-svetdienas-vakara-sasauc-preses-konferenci-iemeslu-neatklaj)
* [«Progresīvie» lems par palikšanu valdībā; ZZS gatava turpināt strādāt koalīcijā — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/10.05.2026-progresivie-lems-par-paliksanu-valdiba-zzs-gatava-turpinat-stradat-koalicija.a646482/)
* [Sprūds paziņo par demisiju — apollo.lv](https://www.apollo.lv/8468186/spruds-pazino-par-demisiju)
* [Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds under pressure over drone incident — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/politics/08.05.2026-latvian-defence-minister-spruds-under-pressure-over-drone-incident.a646187/)
* [Siliņa pieprasa Sprūda demisiju — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8468195/silina-pieprasa-spruda-demisiju)
* [Latvia convenes crisis council after drones enter airspace — caliber.az](https://caliber.az/en/post/latvia-convenes-crisis-council-after-drones-enter-airspace)
* ["Aizsardzības nozare turpmāk jāvada profesionālim". Siliņa pieprasa ministra Sprūda demisiju — delfi.lv](https://www.delfi.lv/193/politics/120117760/silina-pieprasa-aizsardzibas-ministra-spruda-demisiju)
* [Latvian Prime Minister dissatisfied: drone warning was sent only after the incident — bnn-news.com](https://bnn-news.com/latvian-prime-minister-dissatisfied-drone-warning-was-sent-only-after-the-incident-279955)
* [Koalīcija uz iziršanas sliekšņa? "Progresīvie" nākamnedēļ lems, vai paliek valdībā — delfi.lv](https://www.delfi.lv/193/politics/120117765/koalicija-uz-izirsanas-slieksna-progresivie-nakamnedel-lems-vai-paliek-valdiba)
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* [Siliņa neatbild uz jautājumu, vai Sprūdam ir jāatkāpjas — nra.lv](https://nra.lv/latvija/520616-silina-kritize-aizsardzibas-ministru-sprudu.htm)
* [Ziņas vieglajā valodā 10. maijā — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/zinas-vieglaja-valoda/10.05.2026-zinas-vieglaja-valoda-10-maija.a646484/)
* [Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility — bnn-news.com](https://bnn-news.com/latvian-prime-minister-sharply-criticizes-defence-minister-2-billion-euros-budget-demands-greater-responsibility-280030)
* [Gaisa apdraudējuma brīdinājums: kā krīzes situācijā rīkotos iedzīvotāji un darba devēji — lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/08.05.2026-gaisa-apdraudejuma-bridinajums-ka-krizes-situacija-rikotos-iedzivotaji-un-darba-deveji.a646331)
* [Dronu incidenti. Rinkēvičs aicina iedzīvotājus sekot dienestu norādēm; Siliņa sasauc Krīzes vadības padomi — delfi.lv](https://www.delfi.lv/193/politics/120117335/dronu-incidenti-rinkevics-aicina-iedzivotajus-sekot-dienestu-noradem-silina-sasauc-krizes-vadibas-padomi)
* [Prezidents Rinkēvičs nācis klajā ar paziņojumu sakarā ar dronu incidentu Rēzeknē — dzentlmenis.lv](https://dzentlmenis.lv/prezidents-rinkevics-nacis-klaja-ar-pazinojumu-sakara-ar-dronu-incidentu-rezekne-esmu-sazinajies/266799/)
* ["Es nebūtu pārsteigts." Garisons izsaka versiju, kā drons nokrita Rēzeknes naftas bāzē — apollo.lv](https://www.apollo.lv/8466627/es-nebutu-parsteigts-garisons-izsaka-versiju-ka-drons-nokrita-rezeknes-naftas-baze)
* [Latvian army commander: technology failed in drone detection — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/08.05.2026-latvian-army-commander-technology-failed-in-drone-detection.a646173/)
* [Basic facts so far about latest drone incidents in Latvia — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/07.05.2026-basic-facts-so-far-about-latest-drone-incidents-in-latvia.a646047/)
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* [Tavars: Sprūds no amata bija jāpadzen jau sen — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8468207/tavars-spruds-no-amata-bija-japadzen-jau-sen)
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* [President Khachaturyan welcomes Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs in Yerevan — armenpress.am](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1249545)
* [President Rinkēvičs invites Armenian counterpart to continue 'excellent dialogue' with visit to Latvia — armenpress.am](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1249596)
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* [Latvia handed 371 million euros from EU Recovery Fund — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/business/10.05.2026-latvia-handed-371-million-euros-from-eu-recovery-fund.a646435/)
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* [Raidījums: KNAB pārbauda Šlesera reklāmas kampaņu — bauskasdzive.lv](https://bauskasdzive.lv/latvija-un-pasaule/raidijums-knab-parbauda-slesera-reklamas-kampanu/)
* [Iesildošās Saeimas kampaņas: «Jaunās Vienotības» avīzes un «Progresīvo» plakāti; Šleseram – nauda no biedrības un KNAB pārbaude — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/10.05.2026-iesildosas-saeimas-kampanas-jaunas-vienotibas-avizes-un-progresivo-plakati-sleseram-nauda-no-biedribas-un-knab-parbaude.a646464/)
* [LŪSIS KOMENTĒ ▸ No maksātspējas un miljona parāda līdz finanšu komisijai — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8467081/lusis-komente-no-maksatspejas-un-miljona-parada-lidz-finansu-komisijai)
* [Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows — euronews.com](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/sexual-violence-and-rape-offences-are-rising-in-the-eu-new-data-shows)
* [Desmit gadu laikā izvarošanas gadījumu skaits pieaudzis par 150%! Biedējoši jaunākie "Eurostat" dati – pieminēta arī Latvija — la.lv](https://la.lv/desmit-gadu-laika-izvarosanas-gadijumu-skaits-pieaudzis-par-150-biedejosi-jaunakie-eurostat-dati-piemineta-ari-latvija)
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* [Prezidents Edgars Rinkēvičs ar emocionālu vēstījumu vērsies pie visām Latvijas sievietēm Mātes dienā — dzentlmenis.lv](https://dzentlmenis.lv/prezidents-edgars-rinkevics-ar-emocionalu-vestijumu-versies-pie-visam-latvijas-sievietem-mates-diena/267586/)
* [Rinkēviča sveiciens māmiņām: Paldies, ka uzņematies šo svarīgo darbu, kuru patiesi atalgot nav iespējams — nra.lv](https://nra.lv/latvija/520721-rinkevica-sirsnigais-sveiciens-mates-diena.htm)
* [Rinkēvičs apsveikums Eiropas dienā: Mēs esam valsts, kas mācās un no kuras mācās — nra.lv](https://nra.lv/latvija/520685-edgara-rinkevica-apsveikums-eiropas-diena.htm)
* [Valsts prezidenta Edgara Rinkēviča apsveikums Eiropas dienā 2026. gada 9. maijā — lvportals.lv](https://lvportals.lv/dienaskartiba/389509-valsts-prezidenta-edgara-rinkevica-apsveikums-eiropas-diena-2026-gada-9-maija-2026)
* [E. Siliņa: mēs neesam Eiropas vērotāji, mēs esam tās nākotnes veidotāji — lvportals.lv](https://lvportals.lv/dienaskartiba/389447-e-silina-mes-neesam-eiropas-verotaji-mes-esam-tas-nakotnes-veidotaji-2026)
* [NOSKATIES ▸ Ārvalstu krāpnieki izmanto Latvijā zināmu firmu nosaukumus naudas izkrāpšanai — tvnet.lv](https://tvnet.lv/8468189/noskaties-arvalstu-krapnieki-izmanto-latvija-zinamu-firmu-nosaukumus-naudas-izkrapsanai)
* [Uzmanies! Krāpnieku jaunās lamatas - viltus darba sludinājumi Latvijā — nra.lv](https://nra.lv/latvija/520753-ka-atpazit-viltus-darba-sludinajumus-latvija.htm)
* [Swedbank cuts Latvia 2026 GDP growth forecast from 2.3% to 1.9% — lat.press.lv](https://lat.press.lv/post/swedbank-samazinajusi-latvijas-ikp-pieauguma-prognozi-sim-gadam-lidz-1-9)
* [Bank of Latvia economist backs base pension for over-85s as compromise reform — diena.lv](https://diena.lv/raksts/latvija/zinas/labak-ta-neka-vispar-neka-14351497)
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* [Russia front-line losses in April — Latvian media summary — la.lv](https://la.lv/putins-visdrizak-kremli-jau-dauza-skivjus-krieviem-smagi-zaudejumi-frontes-linija)
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### 
Norway
Two events landed on May 7 that, together, broke the government's core economic argument days before the revised national budget.
Norges Bank raised its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% — the first increase since 2023. Ida Wolden Bache, the governor, gave two reasons: Middle East war-driven energy and commodity prices, and strong domestic wage growth in recent years. Only 45% of the market had priced in a hike. Ms Bache warned that failing to act risked losing trust in the inflation target, potentially forcing even larger increases later. The krone strengthened against the euro and the dollar; DNB Carnegie immediately forecast another rise in June.
The political damage was swift. Aftenposten found a voter who had been personally promised rate cuts at a "pizza dinner with Støre and Stoltenberg" during the election campaign. "I knew they couldn't stand by it," the voter said. The Conservative Party (Høyre) called it "Jonas Gahr Støre's interest rate bluff." Sylvi Listhaug, the Progress Party (FrP) leader, told the prime minister to "look to Sweden" for economic leadership. Jens Stoltenberg, the finance minister, joined the government in February to restore Labour's economic credibility. He has now presided over a rate hike that contradicts the promise that justified his appointment.
That same day, Morrow Batteries AS declared bankruptcy along with its two sister companies, putting 206 people out of work in Arendal. The company cited global battery market oversupply, higher capital costs, and delays in industrialisation. It was 21 months since Jonas Gahr Støre had ceremonially opened the factory and 17 months since the government had extended the company NOK 1.5 billion in state loan guarantees. Cecilie Myrseth, the industry minister, called it a "heavy" day for employees and defended the principle of industrial risk-taking: "Sometimes you don't succeed." She declined to say how much the state stood to lose until the bankruptcy estate concludes.
Ms Listhaug was less restrained. "The core of Labour's climate policy has imploded," she said, calling Morrow "another castle in the air" — a prediction she claimed to have made when the state loan was issued. Both attacks — on rates and on green industrial policy — arrive five days before May 12, when the government must present its revised national budget and persuade four support parties with conflicting demands to back it. The Centre Party (Senterpartiet) has not guaranteed its support. The government now enters those negotiations with its two flagship economic promises publicly shredded in a single day.
Norway's energy position looks different. Equinor posted first-quarter adjusted operating income of \$9.77 billion at record production of 2.313 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, up 9% on the year, boosted by Iran war-driven price surges. The Eirin gas field — a 1978 discovery fast-tracked from investment decision to first gas in three years — came online on May 5 and is now sending supply through the Gina Krog and Sleipner platforms to Europe. The government also opened 70 new offshore drilling permits and announced it would reopen three fields closed since 1998: Albuskjell, Vest Ekofisk, and Tommeliten Gamma, targeting production by end-2028. Terje Aasland, the energy minister, was explicit about the logic. "They ask me every day — can you deliver more oil and gas? We are talking about energy security for Europe." The Socialist Left Party (SV) called it greenwashing; the government's own environment agency had advised against the move.
Tore Sandvik, the defence minister, hosted Nordic Defence Cooperation (Nordefco) partners in Trondheim and at Ørland air base on May 5 and 6, under Norway's Nordefco chairmanship. The talks produced no capability announcements. That the meetings were held at Ørland — Norway's primary F-35 base — rather than a conference room is a mild signal that Nordic defence talks are shifting toward real operational sites.
Away from the budget politics, the week brought a separate concern. Gaute Skjervø, the leader of the Workers' Youth League (AUF), the Labour Party's youth wing, confirmed he is carrying a violence alarm after a wave of threatening social media messages following a television appearance. AUF filed 10 police complaints for hate speech. Mr Støre said the threats "outrage me deeply." Ms Listhaug condemned them too, noting that FrP's own Simen Velle had received similar treatment.
* **Norges Bank raises key rate to 4.25%, first hike since 2023, triggering political backlash** — Norges Bank raised its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% on Thursday May 7, citing persistently high inflation and Middle East war-driven energy price pressures. The surprise move — markets had priced only a 45% chance — drew fierce criticism from opposition parties and investors who noted that Mr Støre and Mr Stoltenberg had campaigned on interest rate cuts. *([e24.no](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/norges-bank-delivers-first-rate-hike-since-2023-to-curb-prices))*
* **Equinor posts record first-quarter 2026 earnings as Iran war drives production and price gains** — Equinor reported adjusted operating income of \$9.77 billion and record equity production of 2.313 million barrels of oil equivalent a day for the first quarter of 2026, up 9% year on year. Profits were boosted by Iran war-driven oil and gas price surges, though a 19% drop in cash flow from operations and a miss on cash-flow forecasts sent shares lower. The company approved a \$375 million second share-buyback tranche and warned Europe will not reach 80% pre-winter gas storage. *([equinor.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/equinor-first-quarter-profit-rises-more-than-expected-2026-05-06/))*
* **FrP racism scandal over aide's remarks causes political crisis for Listhaug at party congress** — A TV2 hidden-recording exposé before FrP's party congress revealed adviser Hårek Hansen calling Norwegians of Pakistani origin 'minusvarianter' (negative variants). Ms Listhaug faced sustained criticism for taking nearly 48 hours to call the remarks racist, ultimately addressing them from the congress podium. Polls showed FrP's support held steady despite the controversy. *([tv2.no](https://tv2.no/nyheter/store-frp-har-en-utfordring-i-egen-kultur/18809707))*
* **Equinor brings Eirin gas field online, adding to Norway's European supply capacity** — Equinor commissioned the Eirin gas field in the North Sea on May 5, sending gas to Europe via the Gina Krog and Sleipner platforms. The project — a subsea tieback of a 1978 discovery — was fast-tracked over three years in response to Europe's post-Ukraine energy security needs and represents 27.6 million barrels of oil equivalent of recoverable resources. *([equinor.com](https://www.equinor.com/news/20260505-eirin-field-production))*
* **AUF leader receives death threats, carries violence alarm as political harassment intensifies** — Gaute Skjervø, the AUF leader, confirmed he is carrying a violence alarm after a wave of threatening and hateful social media messages following his appearance on the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK)'s Debatten. AUF filed 10 police complaints for hate speech. Mr Støre condemned the threats, calling them "deeply disturbing," while Ms Listhaug also condemned the threats against both Mr Skjervø and FrP's Simen Velle.
* [Norges Bank Faces Close Call as Riksbank Watches: Decision Guide — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-06/norges-bank-faces-close-call-as-riksbank-watches-decision-guide)
* [EUR/NOK: Norges Bank stance supports gradual downside – Commerzbank — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/eur-nok-norges-bank-stance-supports-gradual-downside-commerzbank-202605060657)
* [Norges Bank set to hike, Riksbank expected to hold steady — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/norges-bank-set-to-hike-riksbank-expected-to-hold-steady-202605070559)
* [Norges Bank hever styringsrenten med 0,25 prosentpoeng — e24.no](https://e24.no/norsk-oekonomi/i/n1Lkzo/norges-bank-hever-styringsrenten-med-0-25-prosentpoeng)
* [Norges Bank Delivers First Rate Hike Since 2023 to Curb Prices — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/norges-bank-delivers-first-rate-hike-since-2023-to-curb-prices)
* [Norges Bank Delivers First Rate Hike Since 2023 to Curb Prices — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/norges-bank-delivers-first-rate-hike-since-2023-to-curb-prices?srnd=homepage-europe)
* [Norges Bank hever renten — tv2.no](https://www.tv2.no/nyheter/norges-bank-hever-renten/18819043/)
* [Norges Bank setter opp renta — klartale.no](https://www.klartale.no/norge/norges-bank-setter-opp-renta/10334294)
* [Norges Bank øker renta: – Hestekur som ikke virker — frifagbevegelse.no](https://frifagbevegelse.no/nyheter/norges-bank-oker-renta--hestekur-som-ikke-virker-6.158.1210329.77948e603a)
* [NOK/SEK: Is the Nordic divergence only getting started? — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/nok-sek-is-the-nordic-divergence-only-getting-started-202605071451)
* [EUR/USD: Binary path around Gulf deal – ING — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/eur-usd-binary-path-around-gulf-deal-ing-202605080726)
* [NOK: Norges Bank hikes as inflation stays sticky – Nomura — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/nok-norges-bank-hikes-as-inflation-stays-sticky-nomura-202605071157)
* [The Norges Bank brings a hike forward — monexcanada.com](https://www.monexcanada.com/news-analysis/in-depth-analysis/the-norges-bank-brings-a-hike-forward/)
* [Norges Bank is third to hike among G10 central banks — tradersunion.com](https://tradersunion.com/news/market-voices/show/2009677-norges-bank-g10-hike/)
* [NOK surges following Norges Bank's rate hike — xtb.com](https://www.xtb.com/cy/market-analysis/news-and-research/nok-surges-following-norges-bank-s-rate-hike)
* [USD Remains Soft, Norway Hiked, Mexico To Cut, And U.K. Votes — seekingalpha.com](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4900165-usd-remains-soft-norway-hiked-mexico-to-cut-uk-votes)
* [Norges Bank setter opp renten. Se hva det vil koste deg. — bt.no](https://bt.no/nyheter/okonomi/i/9pbv7M/naa-blir-boliglaanet-ditt-dyrere-prisveksten-er-for-hoey)
* [Tok opp boliglån da renten var på vei ned – nå reagerer Anita (69) på rentehoppet fra Norges Bank — aftenbladet.no](https://www.aftenbladet.no/okonomi/i/Wvmnb2/tok-opp-boliglaan-da-renten-var-paa-vei-ned-naa-reagerer-anita-69-paa-rentehoppet-fra-norges-bank)
* [Slik treffer renteøkningen de unge: – Jeg blir litt nervøs — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/norge/slik-treffer-renteokningen-de-unge_-_-jeg-blir-litt-nervos-1.17875237)
* [Samtidig som Norges Bank varslet nok en renteøkning, kokte det i budrunden — ba.no](https://www.ba.no/samtidig-som-norges-bank-varslet-nok-en-renteokning-kokte-det-i-budrunden-for-en-enebolig-i-loddefjord/s/5-8-3398588)
* [– Norges Bank har snudd på grunn av en gjenstridig inflasjon — estatenyheter.no](https://estatenyheter.no/inflasjon-norges-bank-renter/norges-bank-har-snudd-pa-grunn-av-en-gjenstridig-inflasjon/505724)
* [Det reneste sprøyt — e24.no](https://e24.no/norsk-oekonomi/i/rrMgv0/det-reneste-sproeyt)
* [Stoltenberg om rentehevingen: – Viktig med ansvarlig økonomisk politikk — e24.no](https://e24.no/norsk-oekonomi/i/BxGRpQ/finansminister-jens-stoltenberg-etter-rentehevingen-viktig-at-vi-foerer-en-ansvarlig-oekonomisk-politikk)
* [Norges Bank har varslet at renten skal opp. Men hvem har skylden? — aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/politikk/i/zO0pAK/norges-bank-har-varslet-at-renten-skal-opp-men-hvem-har-skylden)
* [Jonas Gahr Støres rentebløff — hoyre.no](https://hoyre.no/2026/05/08/jonas-gahr-stores-rentebloff/)
* [Skarp kritikk: – Et løfte de aldri kunne holde — sol.no](https://sol.no/nyheter/et-lofte-de-aldri-kunne-holde/84590869)
* [Han ble lovet rentekutt under pizzamiddag med Støre og Stoltenberg — aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/politikk/i/8p5mnG/han-ble-lovet-rentekutt-under-pizzamiddag-med-stoere-og-stoltenberg-jeg-visste-at-de-ikke-kunne-staa-for-det)
* [Støre før rentemøtet: – Vi skal gjøre det vi kan for at prisveksten går ned — bt.no](https://www.bt.no/politikk/i/3pBl9d/hanloveraleverepolitikksombidrartiladempeprisveksten-)
* [Øystein Stray Spetalen: – Støre tømmer lommebøkene til folk — finansavisen.no](https://www.finansavisen.no/politikk/2026/05/07/8349656/oystein-stray-spetalen-store-tommer-lommebokene-til-folk)
* [Nådeløs Spetalen: – Støre tømmer folks lommebøker — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/oystein-stray-spetalen/rente/morrow-as/nadelos-spetalen-store-tommer-folks-lommeboker/s/5-95-3024359)
* [Spetalen raser etter rentehoppet: – Arbeidsfolk får regningen — sosialnytt.com](https://sosialnytt.com/spetalen-raser-etter-rentehoppet-arbeidsfolk-far-regningen/)
* [Listhaug: Støre må se til Sverige etter rentehevingen — vg.no](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/oEkpqg/listhaug-stoere-maa-se-til-sverige-etter-rentehevingen)
* [– Nå er det alvor — frp.no](https://frp.no/nyhetsdogn/na-er-det-alvor-2)
* [Frp reagerer: – I valgkampen lovet Arbeiderpartiet «rentekutt for alle» — abcnyheter.no](https://www.abcnyheter.no/livsstil/frp-reagerer-i-valgkampen-lovet-arbeiderpartiet-rentekutt-for-alle/1531912)
* [Tviler på stor budsjettsprekk — e24.no](https://e24.no/norsk-oekonomi/i/ln4KQM/tviler-paa-stor-budsjettsprekk)
* [Newsquawk Week in Focus: US Inflation and Retail Sales, Chinese inflation, Trump-Xi meet — investinglive.com](https://investinglive.com/centralbank/newsquawk-week-in-focus-us-inflation-and-retail-sales-chinese-inflation-trump-xi-meet-20260510/)
* [Equinor first quarter 2026 results — equinor.com](https://www.equinor.com/news/equinor-first-quarter-2026-results)
* [Equinor shares fall as cash flow miss outweighs record output, soaring prices — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/equinor-first-quarter-profit-rises-more-than-expected-2026-05-06/)
* [Oil Price Surge From Iran War Drives Equinor's First-Quarter Earnings Beat — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-06/equinor-profit-beats-estimates-as-iran-war-drives-price-surge)
* [Equinor's Q1 2026 net income jumps 18% to \$3.1bn — offshore-technology.com](https://www.offshore-technology.com/news/equinors-q1-2026-net-income/)
* [Equinor Q1 2026 Results: Record Production, \$9.77B Operating Income, and Shareholder Returns — indexbox.io](https://www.indexbox.io/blog/equinor-q1-2026-results-record-production-and-strong-financial-performance/)
* [Equinor achieves record production in the first quarter of 2026 — inspenet.com](https://inspenet.com/en/news/equinor-production-record-q1-2026/)
* [Equinor's U.S, Global Oil & Gas Output Hits Records — industrialinfo.com](https://www.industrialinfo.com/news/article/equinors-us-global-oil-and-gas-output-hits-records--357424)
* [Gas Trading Boosts Equinor Profit — ghanaupstream.com](https://ghanaupstream.com/gas-trading-boosts-equinor-profit/)
* [EQNR Equinor ASA Earnings Beat: EPS Crushes Estimates — meyka.com](https://meyka.com/blog/eqnr-equinor-asa-earnings-beat-eps-crushes-estimates-0705/)
* [Equinor ASA (EQNR) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings: EPS Up 29% Despite Revenue Decline — quiverquant.com](https://quiverquant.com/news/Equinor+ASA+\(EQNR\)+Releases+Q1+2026+Earnings:+EPS+Up+29%+Despite+Revenue+Decline)
* [Equinor first-quarter profit rises more than expected — biasly.com](https://www.biasly.com/news/equinor-first-quarter-profit-rises-more-than-expected/)
* [Equinor: First Quarter 2026 Results — insidentity.com](https://www.insidentity.com/equinor-first-quarter-2026-results/)
* [Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) Rating Increased to Buy at Wall Street Zen — americanbankingnews.com](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2026/05/09/equinor-asa-nyseeqnr-rating-increased-to-buy-at-wall-street-zen.html)
* [Equinor ASA stock: Record Q1 2026 earnings and buyback drive results higher — ad-hoc-news.de](https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/equinor-asa-stock-no0010096985-record-q1-2026-earnings-and-buyback/69296194)
* [Equinor's 48-Year-Old Gas Field Comes Online Just as Investors Punish the Stock — ad-hoc-news.de](https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/equinor-s-48-year-old-gas-field-comes-online-just-as-investors-punish/69292103)
* [Gas supplier Equinor profits while we suffer — socialistworker.co.uk](https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/gas-supplier-equinor-profits-while-we-suffer/)
* [Shell's profits 'obscene' as European oil majors' profits surge by 43% — commondreams.org](https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/shells-profits-obscene-as-european-oil-majors-profits-surge-by-43)
* [It's not just Big Oil. Wind giants welcome profit beats as Iran war spurs energy pivot — cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/iran-war-renewables-wind-oil-gas-equinor-orsted.html)
* [Europe is unlikely to reach 80% pre-winter gas storage target, Equinor says — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/europe-is-unlikely-reach-80-pre-winter-gas-storage-target-equinor-says-2026-05-06/)
* [Iran war lifts Asia-Pacific interest for Norwegian petroleum products, LNG, Equinor says — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iran-war-lifts-asia-pacific-interest-norwegian-petroleum-products-lng-equinor-2026-05-06/)
* [Oil Sinks on Iran Peace Proposal — rigzone.com](https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_sinks_on_iran_peace_proposal-06-may-2026-183627-article/?rss=true)
* [Equinor to commence second tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme — finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/equinor-commence-second-tranche-2026-044700782.html)
* [Equinor starts \$375M 2026 share buyback tranche – SEC Filing 6-K — stocktitan.net](https://stocktitan.net/sec-filings/EQNR/6-k-equinor-asa-current-report-foreign-issuer-6835d8149760.html)
* [A Look At Equinor (OB:EQNR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Swings — finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/look-equinor-ob-eqnr-valuation-221013068.html)
* [UBS cuts Equinor price target to NOK 380, reiterates Neutral — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/ubs-cuts-equinor-price-target-to-nok-380-410-reiterates-neutral-ce7f58d3db8ef027)
* [Oil majors' clean energy spend plunges — gastopowerjournal.com](https://gastopowerjournal.com/news/market/oil-majors-clean-energy-spend-plunges/)
* [Equinor invests 17 billion in drilling for Norway — inspenet.com](https://inspenet.com/en/news/equinor-invests-17-billion-production-norway)
* [The Oil shock boosts Norway's \$2 trillion fund – but there's a catch — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/the-oil-shock-boosts-norways-2-trillion-fund-but-theres-a-catch-202605080600)
* [Oil Price Surge From Iran War / Energywatch long-term contracts — energywatch.com](https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/Oil___Gas/article19274883.ece)
* [Equinor first-quarter profit rises (EQNR Q1 2026) — equinor.com](https://www.equinor.com/news/equinor-first-quarter-2026-results)
* [Støre: – Frp har en utfordring i egen kultur — tv2.no](https://tv2.no/nyheter/store-frp-har-en-utfordring-i-egen-kultur/18809707)
* [Rasisme-avsløring under Frps landsmøte: Høyre bestemmer om Listhaug blir statsminister — morgenbladet.no](https://www.morgenbladet.no/samfunn/hoyre-bestemmer-om-sylvi-listhaug-skal-bli-statsminister/10328280)
* [Listhaug om rådgiver: – Vi var tydelige fra første stund — nrk.no](https://www.nrk.no/norge/listhaug-om-radgiver_-_-vi-var-tydelige-fra-forste-stund-1.17869933)
* [Listhaug om TV2s skjulte opptak: – Den debatten får mediene ta — sol.no](https://sol.no/nyheter/den-debatten-far-mediene-ta/84573195)
* [Listhaug ser en statsminister i speilet — dagsavisen.no](https://www.dagsavisen.no/kommentar/listhaug-ser-en-statsminister-i-speilet/10329216)
* [Politikarar er sjeldan opent rasistiske. TV 2 fekk det servert over eit glas øl. — bt.no](https://www.bt.no/btmeninger/kommentar/i/k0Mnwj/minusvarianter-saken-skader-neppe-frp-altfor-vanlig)
* [Sylvi Listhaug møter seg selv i døra — frifagbevegelse.no](https://frifagbevegelse.no/debatt/sylvi-listhaug-moter-seg-selv-i-dora-6.490.1209826.fe2b898373)
* [Sylvi Listhaug på Politisk kvarter: – Vi ønsker Frp og Høyre i regjering — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/sylvi-listhaug-pa-politisk-kvarter-vi-onsker-frp-og-hoyre-i-regjering/s/5-95-3016899)
* [Frp – verst i kanselleringsklassen — dn.no](https://www.dn.no/kommentar/politikk/fremskrittspartiet/sylvi-listhaug/frp-verst-i-kanselleringsklassen/2-1-1987349)
* [Kommentar: Frp og rasisme: ikke bare enkelthendelser — dagsavisen.no](https://www.dagsavisen.no/kommentar/en-serie-uheldige-enkelthendelser/10337778)
* [Leder: Helt uakseptabelt — vg.no](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/zO0R9q/helt-uakseptabelt)
* [Frp-ere flest går i minus — vg.no](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/Exb1j2/astrid-meland-folk-flest-er-minusvarianter)
* [Frp holder stand i ny meningsmåling: Valgforsker roser Listhaugs skandale-håndtering — tv2.no](https://tv2.no/nyheter/valgforsker-roser-listhaugs-skandale-handtering/18822868)
* [Tordner mot Frp: - Ikke greit (KI-generert bilde) — dagbladet.no](https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/tordner-mot-frp-ikke-greit/84599285)
* [Å stemple Frp som rasistisk er unøyaktig og forflater debatten — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/norsk-debatt/a-stemple-frp-som-rasistisk-er-unoyaktig-og-forflater-debatten/o/5-95-3020104)
* [Derfor ventet Listhaug med å kalle det rasisme — tv2.no](https://www.tv2.no/nyheter/derfor-ventet-listhaug-med-a-kalle-det-rasisme/18807177/)
* [Batterifabrikken Morrow er konkurs — borsen.dagbladet.no](https://borsen.dagbladet.no/nyheter/konkurs/84587754)
* [Tordner etter storkonkurs: – Et luftslott — borsen.dagbladet.no](https://borsen.dagbladet.no/nyheter/tordner-etter-storkonkurs-et-luftslott/84588020)
* [Batterifabrikken Morrow er konkurs — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/batterifabrikken-morrow-er-konkurs/s/5-95-3022944)
* [Aftenbladet mener: Det er ikke Frps feil at batterifabrikker går konkurs — aftenbladet.no](https://www.aftenbladet.no/meninger/leder/i/5p8P36/aftenbladet-mener-det-er-ikke-frps-feil-at-batterifabrikker-gaar-konkurs)
* [Morrow-konkursen: – Noen ganger lykkes man ikke — e24.no](https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/zOM511/morrow-konkursen-noen-ganger-lykkes-man-ikke)
* [Et tomt batteri er bare trist — aftenposten.no](https://aftenposten.no/meninger/kommentar/i/j0Ozvz/et-tomt-batteri-er-bare-trist)
* [Listhaug etter «grønne» milliardtap: – Dette er et mønster — inyheter.no](https://inyheter.no/07/05/2026/listhaug-etter-gronne-milliardtap-dette-er-et-monster/)
* [Listhaug etter Morrow-konkursen: – Kjernen i Aps klimapolitikk har implodert — inyheter.no](https://inyheter.no/06/05/2026/listhaug-etter-morrow-konkursen-kjernen-i-aps-klimapolitikk-har-implodert/)
* [Finansavisen: Så mye har fellesskapet tapt på batterifiasko — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/okonomi/finansavisen-sa-mye-har-fellesskapet-tapt-pa-batterifiasko/s/5-95-3025837)
* [LO-lederens angrep på Ap vekker oppsikt — frifagbevegelse.no](https://frifagbevegelse.no/nyheter/lolederens-angrep-pa-ap-vekker-oppsikt-6.158.1210389.c7fc964294)
* [The Eirin field in production – more gas to Europe — equinor.com](https://www.equinor.com/news/20260505-eirin-field-production)
* [Equinor Starts Gas Production at Eirin in Norwegian North Sea — rigzone.com](https://www.rigzone.com/news/equinor_starts_gas_production_at_eirin_in_norwegian_north_sea-10-may-2026-183650-article/)
* [Equinor Commences Eirin Field Production, Boosting Gas Supply to Europe — indexbox.io](https://www.indexbox.io/blog/equinor-starts-production-at-eirin-field-in-north-sea/)
* [Norway Just Switched on Another Gas Lifeline for Europe — oilprice.com](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Norway-Just-Switched-on-Another-Gas-Lifeline-for-Europe.html)
* [Equinor advances North Sea tiebacks with Eirin startup and Atlantis FEED award — offshore-mag.com](https://www.offshore-mag.com/subsea/news/55376296/equinor-equinor-advances-north-sea-tiebacks-with-eirin-startup-and-atlantis-feed-award)
* [The Eirin field in production – more gas to Europe — cyprusshippingnews.com](https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/05/08/the-eirin-field-in-production-more-gas-to-europe/)
* [Seal of approval for North Sea oil & gas exploration with COSL rig — offshore-energy.biz](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/seal-of-approval-for-north-sea-oil-gas-exploration-with-cosl-rig-on-drilling-duty/)
* [Equinor Cleared for Wildcat Well Drilling Op in North Sea — oedigital.com](https://www.oedigital.com/news/538967-equinor-cleared-for-wildcat-well-drilling-op-in-north-sea)
* [Equinor Gas: What US Energy Buyers Need to Know Now — ad-hoc-news.de](https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/equinor-gas-what-us-energy-buyers-need-to-know-now/69301850)
* ['We are talking about energy security for Europe': Norway doubles down on oil and gas production — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/09/norway-oil-and-gas-production-shortages-middle-east-ukraine)
* [Energy security vs climate crisis: Norway reopens three old gas fields — france24.com](https://www.france24.com/en/energy-security-vs-climate-crisis-norway-reopens-three-old-gas-fields)
* [Norway offers up to 70 new oil and gas drilling permits — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/norway-offers-up-70-new-oil-gas-drilling-permits-2026-05-05/)
* [Norway approves 70 new exploration areas and three gasfields — el-balad.com](https://www.el-balad.com/17006073)
* [Støre om AUF-lederens voldsalarm: – Det opprører meg sterkt — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/store-om-auf-lederens-voldsalarm-det-opprorer-meg-sterkt/s/5-95-3028687)
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Sweden
Sweden announced this week that it will create its first dedicated civilian foreign intelligence service — closing the last major gap between its intelligence structure and those of its NATO partners. The foreign minister called it "Sweden's largest intelligence reform in decades."
The new agency, the Foreign Intelligence Service (Sveriges utrikes underrättelsetjänst), will receive 2.8 billion kronor and open on January 1, 2027. It will absorb functions from the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MUST) and work alongside the Security Service (Säpo) and the National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA), the signals intelligence agency. Maria Malmer Stenergard, the foreign minister, was clear about the NATO rationale: "As we now develop our intelligence structure, we will also be better aligned with the structures that exist within NATO and among our allies." The bill now goes to the Council on Legislation; the government plans to submit it to the Riksdag in June. The reform acts on a recommendation from a review led by Carl Bildt, the former foreign minister, prompted in part by intelligence failures before Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The announcement came as Sweden's most important arms negotiation advanced. Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's defence minister, visited Stockholm on May 7-8, meeting Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister, and Pål Jonson, the defence minister, and visiting Saab's Gripen plant in Linköping. Mr Fedorov said Ukraine has a financing plan and predicted "good news" on a Gripen E purchase "within months."
* **Moderate Party holds election convention with German chancellor as guest; launches 'Fairer Sweden' campaign** — Sweden's Moderate Party held its national convention (Sverigemöte) in Stockholm on May 9-10, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany attending as guest speaker. Mr Kristersson announced the party's headline election pledge of 5,000 SEK more per month for families; Chancellor Merz reinforced NATO unity and rebuked Robert Fico, Slovakia's prime minister, for visiting Moscow; and the party launched its campaign slogan, 'a fairer Sweden' (ett rättvisare Sverige). Separately, on May 5th, the government and the Sweden Democrats presented a joint review of the Tidö Agreement ahead of the September election. *([aftonbladet.se](https://www.svd.se/a/wrR39o/ulf-kristersson-och-friedrich-merz-hogerns-olika-vagar))*
* **Sweden and Ukraine advance Gripen fighter jet deal; defence ministers hold joint press conference** — Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's defence minister, visited Stockholm on May 7-8, meeting Mr Kristersson, Pål Jonson, the defence minister, and Saab's Gripen plant in Linköping. Mr Fedorov announced Ukraine has a financing plan and predicted 'good news' within months on a Gripen E purchase; Mr Jonson confirmed active negotiations on both Gripen E and C/D variants. Sweden also transferred airfield maintenance equipment to Ukraine. Separately, Mr Jonson called Saudi Arabia's defence minister to discuss regional security.
* [Norges Bank Faces Close Call as Riksbank Watches: Decision Guide — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-06/norges-bank-faces-close-call-as-riksbank-watches-decision-guide)
* [SEK: Riksbank likely on hold with hawkish twist – Danske Bank — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/sek-riksbank-likely-on-hold-with-hawkish-twist-danske-bank-202605070633)
* [SEK: Riksbank holds as low inflation buys time – Nomura — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/sek-riksbank-holds-as-low-inflation-buys-time-nomura-202605071317)
* [NOK/SEK: Is the Nordic divergence only getting started? — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/nok-sek-is-the-nordic-divergence-only-getting-started-202605071451)
* [Norges Bank set to hike, Riksbank expected to hold steady — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/norges-bank-set-to-hike-riksbank-expected-to-hold-steady-202605070559)
* [SEK: Positive real rates support currency outlook – BBH — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/sek-positive-real-rates-support-currency-outlook-bbh-202605061443)
* [SEK: Riksbank seen on hold with cautious hawkish bias – Commerzbank — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/sek-riksbank-seen-on-hold-with-cautious-hawkish-bias-commerzbank-202605060817)
* [Sweden: Eventful week with Riksbank rate decision and April flash CPI — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/sweden-eventful-week-with-riksbank-rate-decision-and-april-flash-cpi-202605040820)
* [Swedish inflation: April flash CPI — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/swedish-inflation-april-flash-cpi-202605061154)
* [ECB: June leaning shapes Euro outlook – BNY — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/ecb-june-leaning-shapes-euro-outlook-bny-202605041124)
* [NOK/SEK: La divergencia nórdica no ha hecho más que empezar — fxstreet.es](https://www.fxstreet.es/analysis/nok-sek-solo-esta-comenzando-la-divergencia-nordica-202605071452)
* [Los datos de empleo de EE.UU. acaparan la atención — fxstreet.es](https://www.fxstreet.es/analysis/los-datos-de-empleo-de-eeuu-acaparan-la-atencion-en-medio-de-fragiles-esperanzas-de-paz-entre-eeuu-e-iran-202605080835)
* [Norway Breaks European Silence by Swiftly Raising Rates to Face War Repercussions — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5270887-norway-breaks-european-silence-swiftly-raising-rates-face-war-repercussions)
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* [Swedish Riksbank leaves interest rate unchanged: 'Developments call for vigilance' — thelocal.se](https://www.thelocal.se/20260507/swedish-riksbank-leaves-interest-rate-unchanged-developments-call-for-vigilance)
* [Swedish Central Bank Leaves Rates Steady — tradingview.com](https://www.tradingview.com/news/te_news:548680:0-swedish-central-bank-leaves-rates-steady/)
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* [Munkhammar: Lyxigt läge för Riksbanken — di.se](https://di.se/analys/lyxigt-lage-for-thedeen)
* [LEDARE: Sverige behöver en ny underrättelsetjänst — di.se](https://www.di.se/ledare/klokt-att-inratta-ett-svenskt-mi6/)
* [Riksbanken lämnar räntan oförändrad: 'Ligger still nästa möte också' — efn.se](https://efn.se/klart-riksbanken-lamnar-rantan-oforandrad-pa-175-procent)
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* [Svenska räntor sjönk efter Riksbankens räntebesked — efn.se](https://efn.se/svenska-rantor-sjonk-efter-riksbankens-rantebesked)
* [SEB sänker tillväxtprognosen – Riksbanken väntas avvakta — efn.se](https://efn.se/seb-sanker-tillvaxtprognosen-riksbanken-vantas-avvakta)
* [Styrräntan oförändrad på 1,75 procent — riksbank.se](https://riksbank.se/sv/press-och-publicerat/nyheter-och-pressmeddelanden/pressmeddelanden/2026/styrrantan-oforandrad-pa-175-procent3)
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* [SLA - Riksbankens räntebesked — sla.se](https://sla.se/2026/05/07/riksbankens-rantebesked-73672)
* [Glädjebesked för många svenskar – '3 000 kronor mer i månaden' — marcusoscarsson.se](https://marcusoscarsson.se/gladjebesked-for-manga-svenskar-3-000-kronor-mer-i-manaden)
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* [Dollar weakens on optimism over Iran-US de-escalation and yen intervention — idahobusinessreview.com](https://idahobusinessreview.com/2026/05/07/dollar-weakens-optimism-iran-us-de-escalation-yen-intervention/)
* [Scope to wait at the Riksbank — monexcanada.com](https://www.monexcanada.com/news-analysis/in-depth-analysis/scope-to-wait-at-the-riksbank/)
* [Riksbank Will Hold as Energy Risks Build — swissmacroandhistory.substack.com](https://swissmacroandhistory.substack.com/p/riksbank-will-hold-as-energy-risks)
* [El banco central de Suecia mantiene las tasas de interés en el 1.75% — eleconomista.com.mx](https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/sectorfinanciero/banco-central-suecia-mantiene-tasas-interes-1-20260507-812322.html)
* [El Riksbank mantiene los tipos en el 1,75% ante la incertidumbre por la guerra — ecobolsa.com](https://www.ecobolsa.com/noticias/el-riksbank-mantiene-los-tipos-en-el-175-ante-la-incertidumbre-por-la-guerra-en-oriente-medio.html)
* [Growing Policy Split Sets Stage for NOK-SEK Repricing — tradingpedia.com](https://www.tradingpedia.com/2026/05/04/growing-policy-split-sets-stage-for-nok-sek-repricing/)
* [USD/SEK Slides as Sweden's Disinflation Locks in Riksbank Hold — vtmarkets.net](https://www.vtmarkets.net/live-updates/usd-sek-slides-as-swedens-disinflation-locks-in-riksbank-hold-and-supports-krona-real-yields/)
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* [CONDITIONS FOR SALE OF RIKSBANK CERTIFICATES — globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/05/3287379/0/en/CONDITIONS-FOR-SALE-OF-RIKSBANK-CERTIFICATES.html)
* [PRE ANNOUNCEMENT OF CERTIFICATE AUCTION TENDER — globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/07/3289631/0/en/PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT-OF-CERTIFICATE-AUCTION-TENDER.html)
* [Riksbanken avvaktar räntehöjningar — ja.se](https://www.ja.se/artikel/2240092/riksbanken-avvaktar-rntehjningar.html)
* [Storbankerna om Riksbanken: Ligger kvar med räntan — fastighetsnytt.se](https://fastighetsnytt.se/ekonomi/makroekonomi/analytiker-tror-att-riksbanken-ligger-still-sa-lange)
* [Financial stability risks are rising as AI fuels cyber-attacks, IMF warns — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/07/iran-deal-shell-profits-oil-gas-stock-markets-business-live)
* [Newsquawk Week in Focus: US Inflation and Retail Sales, Chinese inflation, Trump-Xi meet — wp.madrestravels.com](https://wp.madrestravels.com/2026/05/10/newsquawk-week-in-focus-us-inflation-and-retail-sales-chinese-inflation-trump-xi-meet/)
* [Friedrich Merz i Stockholm – hyllar drottning Silvia — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/ExJlLj/friedrich-merz-haller-tal-i-stockholm)
* [Ulf Kristersson och Friedrich Merz – högerns olika vägar (analys) — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/wrR39o/ulf-kristersson-och-friedrich-merz-hogerns-olika-vagar)
* [Merz M-kampanjar – 'ska inte linda in det' — di.se](https://www.di.se/nyheter/merz-m-kampanjar-ska-inte-linda-in-det/)
* [Pressad Friedrich Merz hyllar Ulf Kristersson: Tack vare en man — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/wrR3dM/pressad-friedrich-merz-hyllar-ulf-kristersson-tack-vare-en-man)
* [Friedrich Merz håller tal i Stockholm (live 1462374) — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1462374)
* [Merz hyllade Kristersson – och svenska ölbeslutet — skd.se](https://www.skd.se/merz-hyllade-kristersson-och-svenska-olbeslutet)
* [Canciller alemán se muestra optimista respecto a cohesión de la OTAN, pese a tensiones con EEUU — diariolasamericas.com](https://www.diariolasamericas.com/mundo/canciller-aleman-se-muestra-optimista-respecto-cohesion-la-otan-pese-tensiones-eeuu-n5395160)
* [Merz Rebukes Fico, Reiterates Support for NATO in Stockholm — europeanconservative.com](https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news-corner/merz-rebukes-fico-reiterates-support-for-nato-in-stockholm/)
* [Fredrik Reinfeldt på vid Sverigemötet – hyllas av Kristersson — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/n1G9OL/fredrik-reinfeldt-pa-vid-sverigemotet-hyllas-av-kristersson)
* [Moderaterna vallöfte: 5000 mer i plånboken för barnfamiljer — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/politik/moderaterna-lovar-5-000-mer-i-planboken/)
* [Kristersson tagen av 'romansen' mellan SD och L — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1462378)
* [Martin Liby Troein: Moderaternas stora chans kommer efter valet — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/ledare/martin-liby-troein-moderaternas-stora-chans-kommer-efter-valet/)
* [KT-Kuriren – Ring (M) om Moderaternas Sverigemöte: 'Avgörande frågor' — kt-kuriren.se](https://www.kt-kuriren.se/2026/05/10/ring-m-om-moderaternas-sverigemote-avgorande-fragor-dc4e5)
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* [Moderaterna lyfter fram tre ministrar inför valet — resume.se](https://resume.se/marknadsforing/kampanj/m-presenterar-valkoncept-ett-rattvisare-sverige)
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* [Bokslut över Tidöavtalet — moderaterna.se](https://moderaterna.se/nyhet/bokslut-over-tidoavtalet/)
* [Regeringen och Sverigedemokraterna presenterar bokslut över Tidöavtalet — regeringen.se](https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/05/regeringen-och-sverigedemokraterna-presenterar-bokslut-over-tidoavtalet/)
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* [Jimmie Åkesson har demokratiska skäl för att bryta överenskommelser — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/QJreL8/jimmie-akesson-har-demokratiska-skal-for-att-bryta-overenskommelser)
* [MP efter Åkessons attack om 'köpta' vildar: 'Försöker avleda uppmärksamheten' — etc.se](https://etc.se/inrikes/mp-efter-aakessons-attack-om-koepta-vildar-foersoeker-avleda-uppmaerksamheten)
* [Schemakrock efter bråket i riksdagen – radion ställer in partiledardebatt — omni.se](https://omni.se/kvittningsbrak-stoppar-flera-partiledare-fran-debatt/a/M75VRJ)
* [Partierna kallas till möte om bråket i riksdagen — omni.se](https://omni.se/talmannen-kallar-gruppledarna-till-kvittningsmote/a/L4orkR)
* [Jimmie Åkesson måste också trycka på knappen ibland — dalademokraten.se](https://www.dalademokraten.se/opinion/ledare/storskolkaren-akesson-maste-ocksa-trycka-pa-rostknappen/)
* [Kvittningskaoset stoppar Åkessons planer – kan missa Sweden Rock — nyheter24.se](https://nyheter24.se/nyheter/politik/1481214-kvittningskaos-stoppar-akessons-planer-kan-missa-sweden-rock)
* [Kvittningskaoset kan skaka om riksdagen på ett bra vis — ystadsallehanda.se](https://ystadsallehanda.se/ledare/kvittningskaoset-kan-skaka-om-riksdagen-pa-ett-bra-vis)
* [Varför har riksdagen så många politiska vildar? — barometern.se](https://barometern.se/ledare/varfor-har-riksdagen-sa-manga-politiska-vildar)
* [Fria ord: Avskaffa vildarna – lämnar man partiet ska man lämna riksdagen — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/fria-ord/avskaffa-vildarna-lamnar-man-partiet-sa-ska-man-lamna-riksdagen.8ddb2ba7-c96b-4011-89eb-270ed30a3364)
* [Återupprätta kvittningsöverenskommelsen – utan Sverigedemokraterna — aip.nu](https://aip.nu/ateruppratta-kvittningsoverenskommelsen-utan-sverigedemokraterna/)
* [SD ska inte kringgå riksdagens röstsystem — di.se](https://di.se/ledare/sd-ska-inte-kringga-riksdagens-rostsystem)
* [EDVARD HOLLERTZ: För många politiker i riksdagen – det visar senaste bråket — vt.se](https://vt.se/ledare/artikel/for-manga-politiker-i-riksdagen-det-visar-senaste-braket/l780d21j)
* [Riksdagen bör ta hjälp av tekniken för att lösa kvittningsproblematiken — trelleborgsallehanda.se](https://trelleborgsallehanda.se/insandare/riksdagen-bor-ta-hjalp-av-tekniken-for-att-losa-kvittningsproblematiken)
* [Här undviker Andersson 'sjukt' möte med V-ledaren — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/har-undviker-andersson-sjukt-mote-med-v-ledaren)
* [Insändare: Svårt bortse från likheter mellan Åkesson och Trump — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/insandare/svart-bortse-fran-likheter-mellan-akesson-och-trump/)
* [NKP Insändare: Läsare rasar mot Vänsterpartiet, Centerpartiet, Sverigedemokraterna och Moderaterna — nkp.se](https://www.nkp.se/2026/05/06/lasare-rasar-mot-vansterpartiet-centerpartiet-sverigedemokraterna-och-moderaterna-42655/)
* [Sweden moves ahead with plans for new foreign intelligence agency — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/sweden-moves-ahead-with-plans-new-foreign-intelligence-agency-2026-05-05/)
* [Sweden announces new spy agency in rethink prompted by war in Ukraine — euronews.com](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/sweden-announces-new-spy-agency-in-rethink-prompted-by-war-in-ukraine)
* [Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset — scmp.com](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352505/sweden-form-new-spy-agency-ukraine-war-reset)
* [Sweden Moves Ahead With Plans for New Foreign Intelligence Agency — usnews.com](https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-05-05/sweden-moves-ahead-with-plans-for-new-foreign-intelligence-agency)
* [News: Sweden moves ahead with plans for new foreign intelligence agency — oafnation.com](https://oafnation.com/blogs/news/sweden-moves-ahead-with-plans-for-new-foreign-intelligence-agency)
* [Utrikesministern om Sveriges nya underrättelsetjänst 'Und' — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/utrikesministern-om-sveriges-nya-underrattelsetjanst)
* [Utrikesministern om Sveriges nya underrättelsetjänst 'Und' (www) — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/utrikesministern-om-sveriges-nya-underrattelsetjanst)
* [Regeringen tar nästa steg i reformeringen av det svenska underrättelsesystemet — regeringen.se](https://regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/05/regeringen-tar-nasta-steg-i-reformeringen-av-det-svenska-underrattelsesystemet)
* [Sverige får ny spionmyndighet – liknas vid MI6 — di.se](https://www.di.se/nyheter/sverige-far-ny-spionmyndighet-liknas-vid-mi6/)
* [Sverige ny underrättelsetjänst heter UND – 'Liknar Storbritanniens MI6' — nyteknik.se](https://www.nyteknik.se/samhaelle/sverige-ny-underraettelsetjaenst-heter-und-liknar-storbritanniens-mi6/4461365)
* [Sweden's intelligence services: MUST, FRA, NOA, Säpo and the new UND — swedenherald.com](https://swedenherald.com/article/swedens-intelligence-services-must-fra-noa-sapo-and-the-new-und)
* [Regeringen går vidare med ny underrättelsetjänst — dagensjuridik.se](https://www.dagensjuridik.se/nyheter/regeringen-gar-vidare-med-ny-underrattelsetjanst/)
* [Regeringen håller pressträff om ny underrättelsetjänst — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/politik/23-lagar-ska-andras-for-sveriges-nya-underrattelsetjanst-.18bbf0d4-7f97-4158-b463-34f52c2af477)
* [Sverige inrättar ny underrättelsetjänst — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/7-10098039)
* [Ruotsi perustaa uuden ulkomaan tiedustelupalvelun — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/05/ruotsi-perustaa-uuden-tiedustelupalvelun-syyna-ukrainan-sodan-tuomat-uudet-uhat/)
* [Regeringen lanserar spionmyndigheten UND – Sveriges svar på Rysslands GRU — newsvoice.se](https://newsvoice.se/2026/05/und/)
* [Ukraine–Sweden Defence Cooperation: Gripen Jets, Air Defence, and EW Partnership — odessa-journal.com](https://odessa-journal.com/ukraine-and-sweden-move-toward-deal-on-gripen-aircraft-supply)
* [Sweden hands over equipment for airfield maintenance to Ukraine - Defense Ministry — ukranews.com](https://ukranews.com/en/news/1150727-sweden-hands-over-equipment-for-airfield-maintenance-to-ukraine-defense-ministry)
* [Task from president is to build own antiballistic air defense system together with EU partners — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1166084.html)
* [Fedorov hopes for 'good news' regarding Gripen procurement in few months — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1166061.html)
* [Kiev afirma que el contrato por los cazas suecos podría firmarse 'en pocos meses' — aviacionline.com](https://www.aviacionline.com/espanol/defensa/europa/kiev-afirma-que-el-contrato-por-los-cazas-suecos-podria-firmarse-en-pocos-meses-_a69fe060af10b72b7d0b05e11)
* [Pål Jonson: Sverige har mycket att lära av Ukraina — omni.se](https://omni.se/15-00-pal-jonson-haller-presstraff-om-ukraina/a/rrzgqw)
* [Nära besked i den stora Gripenaffären — realtid.se](https://realtid.se/bors-finans/nara-besked-i-den-stora-gripenaffaren)
* [Militär logistik utanför Moskva bombad (mention of Jonson-Fedorov press conf) — cornucopia.se](https://cornucopia.se/2026/05/uppdateras-militar-logistik-utanfor-moskva-bombad-ukraina-forkastar-segerdagsvapenvila-samst-stod-for-ukraina-pa-sodermalm/)
* [Jonson duckar frågor om Gripenaffär med Thailand — tv4.se](https://tv4.se/artikel/67nOZn6zgiSa04ogGJI3pi/duckar-fragor-om-gripenaffaeren)
* [Vladimir Putin tror att kriget i Ukraina närmar sig slutet (mention of Jonson/Fedorov) — se.headtopics.com](https://se.headtopics.com/news/vladimir-putin-tror-att-kriget-i-ukraina-narmar-sig-slutet-83168552)
* [Omfattande ryska brott med terrorbombningar (mention of Jonson pressträff) — cornucopia.se](https://cornucopia.se/2026/05/uppdateras-omfattande-ryska-brott-med-terrorbombningar-under-vapenvilan-27-mordade-och-120-skadade-civila-senaste-dygnet/)
* [Pål Jonson bjuder in till pressträff (Swedish) — regeringen.se](https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/05/pal-jonson-bjuder-in-till-presstraff/)
* [Pål Jonson to host press conference (English) — government.se](https://government.se/press-releases/2026/05/pal-jonson-to-host-press-conference)
* Saudi Defense Minister, Swedish Counterpart Discuss Regional Security — english