Government of Sweden Press Releases

• Published on April 16, 2024 - 12:02 GMT

  

  Inquiry on improving conditions for foreign doctoral students and researchers in Sweden and more reliable assessments of resident ...

  SWEDEN, April 16 - An inquiry has been tasked with proposing measures to improve the prospects of attracting and retaining foreign doctoral students and researchers in Sweden. The aim is to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness as a research and innovation …

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 16:48 GMT

  

  State Secretary Diana Janse visited South Sudan with UNHCR

  SWEDEN, April 15 - On 11–13 April, State Secretary Diana Janse travelled to South Sudan with Deputy High Commissioner in the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Kelly Clements. Sweden is one of the largest donors to UNHCR, the UN …

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström visits London and Cambridge

  SWEDEN, April 15 - On 15–16 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is travelling to the United Kingdom for a visit in London and Cambridge. During the visit, he will meet with his British counterpart Secretary of State for Foreign, …

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 10:53 GMT

  

  EU Statement on the Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel

  SWEDEN, April 15 - The EU condemns in the strongest terms the Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel. This is an unprecedented escalation and a threat to regional security. The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel. In this …

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 07:12 GMT

  

  Government presents 2024 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill

  SWEDEN, April 15 - Today the Government is presenting its 2024 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill and Spring Amending Budget for 2024. Inflation has fallen considerably and is expected to continue to do so, while at the same time unemployment is expected continue …

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 06:00 GMT

  

  From the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill 2024: Guidelines for economic and budget policy

  SWEDEN, April 15 - This section presents the Government's economic and budgetary guidelines in the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill for 2024.

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 06:00 GMT

  

  The 2024 Spring Budget in five minutes

  SWEDEN, April 15 - The Swedish economy has been in recession since 2023 and is expected to remain there until 2025. GDP is expected to increase by 0.7 per cent in 2024 and 2.5 per cent in 2025. Lower inflation and increasing wages are expected to …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 16:46 GMT

  

  Government proposes SEK 300 million to Swedfund to invest in Ukraine

  SWEDEN, April 12 - Increased investment and a sustainable business sector are crucial to support the reconstruction of Ukraine. In the 2024 Spring Amending Budget, the Government therefore proposes a capital injection of SEK 300 million to Swedfund to …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 14:50 GMT

  

  Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024

  SWEDEN, April 12 - The positive announcement needs to be followed by tangible action. There is an urgent need to ensure that adequate volumes of aid reach civilians in all parts of Gaza in a predictable and continuous way. International humanitarian law …

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 13:48 GMT

  

  Strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with Zambia 2024–2028

  SWEDEN, April 11 - The objective of Sweden’s international development assistance is to create conditions to improve the lives of people living in poverty and oppression. Development cooperation is based on the principles of aid and development …

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 08:52 GMT

  

  Jessika Roswall visited Faroe Islands for Nordic Council Theme Session

  SWEDEN, April 11 - “The vision of the Nordic region being the world’s most integrated and sustainable region by 2030 is guiding the Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers this year. We will continue our efforts to make the Nordic region a …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 12:20 GMT

  

  Loreen awarded the Government’s Music Export Prize 2023

  SWEDEN, April 10 - Today, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell presented the Government’s Music Export Prize to Loreen. Europe were awarded the Government’s Special Prize and the Honourable Mention went to …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 11:46 GMT

  

  Unique Nordic-Baltic cooperation to support Ukraine’s closer ties to the EU

  SWEDEN, April 10 - Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is launching a high-level group that will provide expert support to Ukraine’s Government during its EU accession process. “We are proud to jointly offer the most experienced experts from our …

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• Published on April 9, 2024 - 16:34 GMT

  

  Government makes concerted effort for image of Sweden

  SWEDEN, April 9 - The Government will task the Swedish Institute with establishing and coordinating a Team Sweden group to create positive interest and confidence in Sweden abroad. This initiative is being presented today, 9 April, at a high-level meeting …

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• Published on April 4, 2024 - 09:32 GMT

  

  Sweden signs USD 250 million guarantee to save Amazon region

  SWEDEN, April 4 - This guarantee has a term of 22 years and expands the IDB’s lending scope by approximately USD 460 million in the areas of sustainable and resilient landscapes, sustainable forestry and conservation, and bioeconomy in the Amazon region. …

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• Published on April 2, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

  

  The nominees for the Government’s 2023 Music Export Prize

  SWEDEN, April 2 - On 10 April, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell will present the Government’s Music Export Prize for 2023. The nominees include internationally successful Swedish artists and songwriters. …

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• Published on April 2, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

  

  Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billstrom to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs

  SWEDEN, April 2 - On 3–4 April, Mr Billström will take part in the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels. This is the first time that Sweden will participate as a NATO Ally. A meeting will also be held between NATO foreign ministers and …

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• Published on March 28, 2024 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Sweden allocates SEK 120 million for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through World Food Programme (WFP)

  SWEDEN, March 28 - The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will be channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting …

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• Published on March 28, 2024 - 12:37 GMT

  

  National strategy against violent extremism and terrorism – prevent, avert, protect and manage

  SWEDEN, March 28 - The strategy is divided into four areas: Prevent, Avert, Protect and Manage. These areas encompass the actors in society that are engaging to avert crime linked to violent extremism and terrorism and, if such crimes are nevertheless …

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• Published on March 27, 2024 - 10:42 GMT

  

  Foreign minister Tobias Billström to host Nordic-Baltic foreign minister meeting in Visby

  SWEDEN, March 27 - On 9–10 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will host a foreign and security policy meeting in the Nordic-Baltic format (NB8) in Visby. Time: 10 April 2024 at 13:00 Place: County Governor’s residence, Strandgatan 1, …

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