The Swedish Parliament is set to vote on the controversial Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States today.

The agreement, crucial for Sweden's effective NATO membership, grants the U.

S. military access to 17 Swedish bases.

Critics, including Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet, oppose the agreement due to lack of clarity on nuclear weapons and limited public debate.

The government argues the deal strengthens national security and is based on mutual consent.

Despite internal dissent within the Social Democrats, the agreement is expected to pass.