Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030, a parliamentary committee said in a report on Friday, as the country rebuilds its defence capabilities after joining NATO in March.

Sweden's parliamentary committee has recommended increasing the military budget by nearly $5 billion until 2030 to improve air defenses and expand conscription.

Sweden’s military spending is set to rise to 2.6% relative to the size of its economy by 2030, with the newest NATO member planning to surpass the alliance’s common goal.

Reports out of Sweden indicate that the league will not implement VAR after clubs voice their opposition to the technology. Sweden is taking a stance, NO VAR. According to the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) chairman Fredrik Reinfeldt,

Scandinavian country’s FA has change of heart after majority of clubs and regional associations vote against the use of technology even in European competitions

Sweden's top leagues will not look to implement a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after clubs voiced their opposition to the technology, Swedish Football Association (SvFF) Chairman Fredrik Reinfeldt said.