SWEDEN, July 12 - The Government has adopted five action programmes against various forms of racism during 2022–2024. The action programmes outline concrete measures aimed at combating afrophobia, antisemitism, antigypsyism, islamophobia and racism against …
SWEDEN, July 12 - On 13–15 July, State Secretary Anders Grönvall will head the Swedish delegation taking part in the 2022 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The theme of this year’s HLPF is ‘Building back better from the …
SWEDEN, July 5 - At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, Sweden pledged SEK 70 million in additional special grants for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The conference in Lugano is an important starting point for the efforts to rebuild Ukraine. “We …
SWEDEN, July 4 - On 4–6 July, the Swedish and British Air Forces conduct a joint exercise at Skaraborg Air Force Wing (F 7) in Såtenäs. Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist will visit the exercise on 5 July. The exercise includes planes such as the JAS 39 …
SWEDEN, July 1 - Work-related crime is a serious societal problem in which people are exploited in working life and serious entrepreneurs are undercut by fraudsters and criminals. Work-related crime feeds organised crime and drains the welfare system and …
SWEDEN, July 1 - The Government has decided to provide additional military support to Ukraine. The support consists of materiel requested by Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, infantry support weapons and mine clearance equipment. In total, this …
SWEDEN, June 30 - The Government today decided to contribute SEK 9.2 billion in financial support to the World Bank Group’s International Development Association. “Sweden is now providing a record contribution of SEK 9.2 billion to the International …
SWEDEN, June 28 - The plenary session with the Heads of Delegations was opened by Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. – We must remain steadfast in our national and international efforts to counter incitement to violence, hatred and ignorance, …
SWEDEN, June 22 - Minister for Finance Mikael Damberg today presented the Ministry of Finance’s latest forecast for the economic situation. Due to high inflation and rising interest rates, growth is expected to slow in the second half of the year. The …
SWEDEN, June 21 - On 20–23 June, around 300 experts, researchers, diplomats and politicians from around the world are gathering in Stockholm to collaborate on Holocaust research and education. As President of the International Holocaust Remembrance …
SWEDEN, June 17 - A meeting on the political situation in Yemen – the Yemen International Forum – is taking place in Stockholm on 17–19 June. The Forum brings together almost 150 participants from all parts of Yemen – both official representatives and …
SWEDEN, June 14 - At the press conference following her meeting with Mr Stoltenberg, Ms Andersson said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a watershed for Europe and Sweden that has changed Sweden’s security situation. “After careful consideration with …
SWEDEN, June 13 - Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist will travel to Oslo to attend a meeting on 14–15 June with his colleagues from the countries participating in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). When the defence ministers of the ten countries …
SWEDEN, June 10 - Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson will receive NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday 13 June. They will discuss Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership applications, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the security situation in our …
SWEDEN, June 7 - Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist will be in Reykjavik, Iceland on 7–8 June to take part in a ministerial meeting of the Northern Group defence policy forum. The meeting in Reykjavik will bring together defence ministers from the …
SWEDEN, June 8 - A ban on extracting coal, oil and natural gas in Sweden will enter into force in Sweden on 1 July this year. It will be an important step in the process of transitioning to a fossil-free society. This was announced by Minister for climate …
SWEDEN, June 8 - Some 150 countries gathered in Stockholm to focus on the climate and environment. Sweden and Kenya have now summarised the results in a Stockholm agenda – 10 recommendations to the world to accelerate the pace of the transition. The …
SWEDEN, June 4 - This year, Sweden will host World Environment Day – 50 years after it was launched in Stockholm. Minister for Climate and the Environment Annika Strandhäll will open World Environment Day on 5 June, together with Executive Director of the …
SWEDEN, June 2 - The Government today adopted an additional amending budget with proposals for Sweden to provide Ukraine with financial support and equipment in response to Russia’s invasion. The Government’s proposals include Sweden donating defence …
SWEDEN, June 1 - Close to one hundred participants representing countries, industries and international organisations are meeting in Stockholm today under the LeadIT initiative to discuss the climate transition of heavy industry. Sweden, India and the …
