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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir shaking hands
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir for a bilateral meeting at Rosenbad. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

Prime Minister received Iceland’s President

On Tuesday 6 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir for a bilateral meeting at Rosenbad. A joint press conference was held after the meeting. The meeting was held in conjunction with the President’s State Visit at the invitation of His Majesty the King.

Photo: Frida Drake/Government Offices

Swedish initiative to get Ukrainian products in Swedish shops

A new Swedish initiative to get Ukrainian products in Swedish shops has been presented by representatives of the Swedish Food Retailers Federation, together with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. The initiative aims to provide Swedish consumers’ increased access to Ukrainian products and opportunities to support Ukraine at the grocery store.

Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson, with the Spring Budget.
Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices.

A Spring Budget that supports the economy and increases security

On 15 April, the Government presented The Spring Budget, or the 2025 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill and 2025 Spring Amending Budget. In the Spring Budget, which is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats, the Government is using the strength of the Swedish economy to strengthen economic development and counteract the negative effects of the prevailing economic uncertainty. This year’s Spring Budget contains proposals for measures amounting to SEK 11.5 billion.

Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson.
Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson. Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices

Biggest support package to Ukraine so far

The Swedish Government has presented its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at almost SEK 16 billion. Ukraine has requested capabilities related to air defence, artillery, satellite communication, and naval capabilities. Together with the support package announced earlier this year, Swedish support to Ukraine amounts to approximately SEK 29.5 billion in 2025. Sweden’s military support since 2022 thus totals about SEK 80 billion.

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