Government of Sweden Press Releases

• Published on July 13, 2022 - 09:16 GMT

  

  Sweden invests in global health with record financial support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

  SWEDEN, July 13 - On 13 July, the Government of Sweden announced its plan to increase its financial support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to SEK 3 billion over the next three-year period. Sweden’s support will contribute to the …

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• Published on July 13, 2022 - 09:16 GMT

  

  State Visit from the Netherlands

  SWEDEN, July 13 - The King and Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, will pay a State Visit to Sweden on 11–13 October 2022 at the invitation of His Majesty the King. The visit will reaffirm and …

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• Published on July 12, 2022 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Government steps up efforts to combat racism

  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 …

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• Published on July 12, 2022 - 08:59 GMT

  

  State Secretary Anders Grönvall in New York heads Swedish delegation to UN meeting on 2030 Agenda

  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 …

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• Published on July 5, 2022 - 16:32 GMT

  

  Sweden pledges SEK 70 million to rebuild Ukraine

  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 …

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• Published on July 4, 2022 - 16:11 GMT

  

  Minister for Defence to visit international air exercise in Såtenäs

  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 …

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• Published on July 1, 2022 - 23:53 GMT

  

  45 measures for cracking down on work-related crime

  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 …

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• Published on July 1, 2022 - 14:54 GMT

  

  Additional military support to Ukraine

  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 …

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• Published on July 1, 2022 - 07:17 GMT

  

  Sweden to hold Presidency of EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

  SWEDEN, July 1 - Sweden will hold the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region from 1 July until 30 June 2023. This strategy is a macro-regional strategy between eight Member States* aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Baltic Sea …

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• Published on June 30, 2022 - 20:11 GMT

  

  Sweden contributes record financial support for the world’s poorest countries

  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 …

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• Published on June 28, 2022 - 09:52 GMT

  

  Address by Prime Minister on the opening of IHRA Plenary

  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, …

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• Published on June 22, 2022 - 07:39 GMT

  

  Tough times ahead for Sweden’s economy

  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 …

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• Published on June 21, 2022 - 13:47 GMT

  

  Sweden hosts international Holocaust remembrance conference

  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 …

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• Published on June 17, 2022 - 13:47 GMT

  

  Sweden meeting place for talks on Yemen

  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 …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 10:38 GMT

  

  NATO membership and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the agenda as Prime Minister receives NATO Secretary General

  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 …

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• Published on June 13, 2022 - 19:07 GMT

  

  Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist to attend defence ministers meeting in Oslo

  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 …

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• Published on June 10, 2022 - 10:45 GMT

  

  Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson to meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

  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 …

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• Published on June 10, 2022 - 05:26 GMT

  

  Ann Linde presents new 2022 Statement of Foreign Policy

  SWEDEN, June 10 - On 10 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde will present a new Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. A Statement of Foreign Policy was presented on 16 February this year. In light of the new security environment, the Riksdag …

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• Published on June 8, 2022 - 20:47 GMT

  

  Regional security on the agenda at defence ministers meeting in Iceland

  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 …

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• Published on June 8, 2022 - 20:47 GMT

  

  Stockholm agenda shows way forward following Stockholm+50

  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 …

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