Content about Sweden in the EU
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Ministerial statement on proposed EU Pharmaceutical Legislation
Statement from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch and Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson
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Statement by Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell
At the initiative of Sweden, in a meeting with foreign ministry representatives in Israel, a large group of EU Member States and other parties today conveyed the urgent need to improve humanitarian access to Gaza.
Published · Statement from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Deeper defence cooperation between Sweden and Germany
On 5 March, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson received his German counterpart Boris Pistorius.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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"The NB8 visit to India focuses on cooperation and trust"
Opinion piece, The Hindu, 24 February 2024, by Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Denmark, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia, Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland, Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland, Krišjānis Kariņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania, Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norway, Tobias Billström, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
Published · Opinion piece from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Thirteenth package of sanctions against Russia adopted
The EU has adopted its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, focusing on companies in the Russian arms industry. With this package, there are now more than 2 000 names on the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Israel/Palestine: Statement by The Foreign Ministers of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden
We are very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the suffering of the hostages as well as the Israeli government’s plans for a possible ground operation in Rafah, where well over a million Palestinians are currently sheltering from the fighting.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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This is the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
Brochure in pdf format that presents the Department of Social Affairs' areas of responsibility, organization and management.
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A fast-paced year of work against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
One of Malin Grape's main tasks is to promote the visibility of the government's priority issues in the field of antimicrobial resistance in the international arena and to contribute to a strengthened global dialogue. As Swedish Ambassador for work against AMR, she highlighted this issue at several key forums in 2023, including during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and at the World Health Assembly (WHA).
Published · Article from Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
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More effective law enforcement through Sweden’s participation in EPPO
The Government today decided to refer a proposal to the Council on Legislation regarding amendments necessary for Sweden to able to take part in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Competitiveness and green transition in focus when Prime Minister received Petteri Orpo and Ursula von der Leyen
On Friday 19 January, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Stockholm. Topics discussed during the visit included current EU issues, support to Ukraine, competitiveness and the green transition.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister to receive Petteri Orpo and Ursula von der Leyen
On Friday 19 January, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. A joint press conference will be held in the afternoon.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Finland, Estonia and Sweden emphasise the importance of resilient European submarine infrastructure
The telecommunications ministers of Finland, Estonia and Sweden stress that the resilience of critical underwater infrastructure is now more important than ever. The ministers underlined the importance of resilient infrastructure at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels 5 December 2023.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Ministry of Finance
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Speech by Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall
Speech by Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA). November 21, 2023, Dublin. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Jessika Roswall, Prime Minister's Office
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Statement of Government EU Policy
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the Government’s priorities in its work in the EU at the party leaders’ debate on EU policy in the Riksdag on 15 November 2023. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Jessika Roswall, Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden provides SEK 75 million to UNESCO to rebuild schools and preschools in Ukraine
The education sector in Ukraine has been severely affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since February 2022, more than 3 000 preschools, schools and other educational establishments have been damaged, and 360 have been completely destroyed. Sweden is now providing SEK 75 million to the UNESCO Emergency Fund. The Fund is, among other things, supporting renovation and reconstruction of damaged and destroyed shelters in preschools and schools.
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Reintroduced temporary internal border control
The Government has decided to reintroduce border control at Sweden’s internal borders from 12 November 2023 to 11 May 2024. The decision is based on the Government’s assessment that there is a serious threat to public order and internal security.
Published · Press release from Ministry of Justice
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State Visit from France postponed
In a telephone call earlier this afternoon, H.M. The King and H.E. President Emmanuel Macron jointly decided to postpone the French State Visit to Sweden.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden donates EUR 26 million to support Moldova’s energy supply and energy efficiency
The funds will support Moldova’s vulnerable households through the winter, and contribute to long-term energy efficiency and expansion of infrastructure in the country.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Focus on climate issues and support to Ukraine when foreign minister Tobias Billstrom visits Gulf countries
On 9–10 October, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billstrom is taking part in a joint meeting of foreign ministers from EU Member States and Gulf Cooperation Council Member States (GCC) in Oman’s capital, Muscat. In connection with this, Mr Billström will also visit Riyadh for bilateral discussions with his Saudi colleague.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs