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Speech by PM Ulf Kristersson 16 September 2024.
On 16 September, Sweden’s Government received Finland’s Government for a joint meeting. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo also took part in a business seminar held by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and the Confederation of Finnish Industries to discuss how to jointly enhance Sweden's, Finland's and the EU's competitiveness. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson gave a speech on the occasion.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Government to attend opening session of UN General Assembly in New York
On 22–30 September, the 79th session of the UN General Assembly is being highlighted in New York. In conjunction with the session, a high-level debate and several high-level meetings will convene, including the Summit of the Future. Sweden will be represented by Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson.
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Migration budget focused on more efficient reception and return
The Government is now taking further steps in its overhaul of migration policy. In the Budget Bill for 2025, the Government proposes sweeping reforms for a responsible and restrictive migration policy.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry of Justice
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A budget for a more prosperous and safer Sweden
The Government presented the Budget Bill for 2025 to the Riksdag today. The fight against inflation has been won, and the Government is now shifting the focus of its economic policy: from fighting inflation to investing to build a more prosperous and safer Sweden. The Budget Bill includes reforms totalling SEK 60 billion, excluding military support to Ukraine, and is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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The Budget for 2025 in five minutes
The fight against inflation has been won, and the Government is now shifting the focus of its economic policy: from fighting inflation to investing in a more prosperous and safer Sweden. The Government’s Budget Bill for 2025 includes reforms totalling SEK 60 million, excluding military support to Ukraine.
Published · Article from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Ten countries gathered to strengthen civil protection and resilience
On 6 September, the Regional Civil Protection Forum was held in Vilnius, Lithuania. A joint statement was issued in conjunction with the forum. Sweden was represented by Johan Berggren, State Secretary to Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
Published · Article from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Official visit to Türkiye cancelled
Due to technical issues with Sweden’s state aircraft, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer were unfortunately re-directed back to Stockholm, Arlanda. This was purely a safety measure and neither passengers nor crew were in danger.
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa to host meeting of Nordic development cooperation ministers within N5 framework
On 18 September, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa will host a meeting of Nordic development cooperation ministers in Stockholm. The meeting is taking place within the framework of Sweden’s Presidency of N5 – the informal foreign and security cooperation format between the Nordic countries. The agenda includes support to Ukraine, links between migration and development assistance, support to free and fair elections, the global green transition and Nordic collaboration with the private sector on innovation.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari attends 68th IAEA General Conference in Vienna on 17 September
On 17 September, Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari is attending the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference. Sweden’s participation is focused on highlighting Sweden’s new nuclear energy policy in the international arena, and also the consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion for Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Major investments in Sweden’s military defence expansion
In its 2025 Budget Bill, the Government proposes additional funding worth SEK 13 billion to Sweden’s military defence, including upward adjustments and previous decisions. This corresponds to an increase of 10 per cent compared with 2024. The proposal means that appropriations for military defence amount to SEK 138 billion for 2025. For the coming defence decision period 2025–2030, the Government proposes over SEK 170 billion in additional funding. This is a significant increase in resources aimed at implementing measures in the upcoming bill Total Defence 2025–2030. With these increases, defence expenditure for 2025 is forecast to be equivalent to approximately 2.4 per cent of GDP according to NATO’s definition, and equivalent to approximately 2.6 per cent in 2028.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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EU statement on Iran
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Enhanced cooperation between Sweden and Finland
A joint declaration on Swedish-Finnish cooperation was adopted in connection with the meeting between the Governments of Sweden and Finland on 16 September 2024.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Declaration on Swedish-Finnish Cooperation
Declaration on Swedish-Finnish Cooperation, presented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, 16 september 2024. The files have been updated with minor language adjustments.
Published · Information material from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish and Finnish ministers to undertake joint visits
Swedish and Finnish ministers will undertake a number of joint visits on the afternoon of 16 September. Media representatives are welcome to take part in the visits. Contact the relevant press contacts for more information, see below. Note that the list is subject to change.
Published · Article from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Andreas Carlson, Anna Tenje, Benjamin Dousa, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Elisabeth Svantesson, Erik Slottner, Gunnar Strömmer, Jakob Forssmed, Jessica Rosencrantz, Johan Forssell, Johan Pehrson, Lotta Edholm, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Mats Persson, Niklas Wykman, Pål Jonson, Parisa Liljestrand, Paulina Brandberg, Peter Kullgren, Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Employment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Prime Minister's Office
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Maria Malmer Stenergard visits Helsinki for meeting with Finnish counterpart
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is in Helsinki on 13 September to meet with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen. The agenda includes discussions on regional cooperation, NATO and support to Ukraine. The visit to Helsinki is Ms Malmer Stenergard’s first in her capacity as Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU statement on Iran
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented changes to the Government
Today, Tuesday 10 September and in connection with the Statement of Government Policy, Mr Kristersson announced changes within the Government: two new ministers and four ministers who are changing ministerial posts.
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Statement of Government Policy
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the Riksdag, 10 September 2024.
Published · Speech from Government, Prime Minister's Office
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New military support package to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities
Today, 9 September, the Swedish Government presented Sweden’s 17th military support package to Ukraine. The package, worth SEK 4.6 billion, meets Ukraine’s military needs and creates freedom of action for the future. It includes donations of materiel, direct procurement, material units and financial contributions.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence