SWEDEN, October 9 - The Government has decided to task an inquiry with reviewing Sweden’s regulatory framework on asylum to adjust it to the minimum level required under EU law. The aim is to ensure responsible and restrictive regulations. Previous large- …
SWEDEN, October 6 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 06 October 2023 The Government today adopted a proposal for an additional amending budget containing a new support package to Ukraine. The package, which is the fourteenth of its kind, …
SWEDEN, October 3 - Published 03 October 2023 On Friday 13 October, Sweden will host the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Leaders’ Summit on Gotland, convened at the initiative of Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson. Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf …
SWEDEN, September 28 - On 28 September 2023, Mr Billström is visiting The Hague for talks with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot. Mr Billström is also planning to visit the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating Russia …
SWEDEN, September 25 - Published 25 September 2023 On 26–27 September, Minister for Education Mats Persson and Minister for Schools Lotta Edholm will visit London, where they will meet with their British counterparts. The visit is an opportunity for Sweden …
SWEDEN, September 20 - Published 20 September 2023 The Government is now increasing support to the World Food Programme (WFP) by SEK 239 million to immediately address the deepened global hunger crisis, which has been exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale …
SWEDEN, September 20 - Published 20 September 2023 Following more than 15 years of negotiations, in March 2023 the UN successfully adopted a new global treaty to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Sweden has now signed the …
SWEDEN, September 20 - Press release from Ministry of Finance Published 20 September 2023 Today, the Government is presenting the Budget Bill for 2024 to the Riksdag. The proposals in the budget aim to address Sweden’s most acute problems. This includes …
SWEDEN, September 19 - The Government has tasked an inquiry chair with submitting proposals for more stringent requirements for Swedish citizenship. The aim is to enhance the status of citizenship and promote an inclusive society of empowered individuals …
SWEDEN, September 18 - On 18–26 September, several high-level meetings will be held in connection with the opening of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters in New York. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for …
SWEDEN, September 15 - Published 15 September 2023 On 13 September, Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulated His Majesty The King on 50 years on the throne between 1973 and 2023. At a reception at the Royal …
SWEDEN, September 13 - On 24–25 October, the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, together with his wife Brigitte Macron, will pay a State Visit to Sweden at the invitation of HM the King. The President will be accompanied by a delegation of …
SWEDEN, September 11 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 11 September 2023 In the Budget Bill for 2024, the Government proposes additional funding to military defence amounting to approximately SEK 700 million. Taking into account upward …
SWEDEN, September 5 - On 4–5 September, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell is visiting Cairo for meetings with the Egyptian Government and Swedish and Egyptian companies. Egypt is Sweden’s second-largest …
SWEDEN, September 5 - Press release from Ministry of Justice Published 05 September 2023 Sweden is facing a deteriorating security situation, with an increased threat of attacks by terrorists and violent extremists. This situation requires additional …
SWEDEN, September 5 - The Government has adopted supplementary terms of reference for the Inquiry on reinforcing return operations. The aim is to improve the conditions for conducting effective return operations and reinforcing internal controls of aliens …
SWEDEN, September 1 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 01 September 2023 On 29 August, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin held a press conference with acting Director General of the Psychological Defence Agency Magnus Hjort. They …
SWEDEN, August 31 - Tomorrow, Friday 1 September, Tobias Billström will hold a press briefing together with members of the United States Congress. Alongside the visiting Congress members, Mr Billström will discuss Sweden’s forthcoming NATO membership and …
SWEDEN, August 28 - The defence ministers of the EU Member States will gather for an informal meeting in Toledo, Spain on 29–30 August. The meeting will focus on EU military support to Ukraine. The defence ministers are expected to discuss topics including …
SWEDEN, August 28 - Slovenia has been hit by torrential rainfall this month, with downpours destroying a number of bridges. The Swedish Government has therefore decided that the Swedish Transport Administration will donate three temporary bridges to …
