The government and the Riksdag hold a NATO ceremony in Stockholm

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The NATO flag is raised at the Riksdag

On March 7, Sweden became a full member of NATO and became the 32nd country to join the defense alliance.

Because of this, the Riksdag and the government are now holding a NATO ceremony at Riksplan in Stockholm.

The King, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Speaker Andreas Norlén will all speak at the ceremony. Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén, ministers in the government and members of the Riksdag will also be present.

– Now a piece of Swedish history is being written, says Carl XVI Gustaf at the ceremony.

Follow it all in the player above.

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