Netherlands–Sweden relations

Netherlands–Sweden relations are diplomatic relations between the kingdoms of Sweden and the Netherlands. Both are full members of the European Union. The Netherlands has an embassy in Stockholm,[1] while Sweden has an embassy in The Hague.[2]

Netherlands–Sweden relations

Netherlands

Sweden

History

The Dutch Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden have been both allied and on opposing sides during both the Northern Wars and the Franco-Dutch war. The Dutch fought against Sweden during the Second Northern War, from 1655-1660. It later allied itself with Sweden in the Scanian War and later in the Great Northern War; contributing 13 ships of the line [3] to Sweden's 76,000 troop army[4] In July 2022, the Netherlands have fully ratified Sweden's NATO membership application.[5][6][7]

See also

References

Sources

  • Larsson, Olle (2009). Stormaktens sista krig [Last war of the great power] (in Swedish). Lund: Historiska Media. ISBN 978-91-85873-59-3.
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