SWEDEN, March 3 - Dear Ministers and participants, Thank you for the opportunity to address this conference as a part of our common EU Trio-Presidency with France, Czech Republic and Sweden. A special thanks to my colleague Roxana for inviting me to speak …
SWEDEN, March 1 - “It is with a sense of historical responsibility that the Swedish Government now shoulders the Presidency of the IHRA. Doing so, we build on the initiative taken by Prime Minister Göran Persson two decades ago and honour our commitment …
SWEDEN, March 2 - On 1 March, Minister for Energy and Digital Development Khashayar Farmanbar took part in a digital extraordinary ministerial meeting with International Energy Agency (IEA). The aim of the meeting was to discuss the impact of Russia’s …
SWEDEN, March 2 - Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rapidly worsening security situation in the neighbourhood, Sweden and Finland are ramping up their joint military activities. On 2 March, Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist …
SWEDEN, March 3 - In the proposal referred to the Council on Legislation for consideration, the Government proposes amendments to the Swedish Environmental Code and the Mineral Act that entail a ban on the extraction of coal, lignite, crude oil, shale oil …
SWEDEN, March 1 - The Swedish Presidency of the IHRA – Together for Impact – begins on 1 March 2022 and will continue until the end of February 2023. Sweden will be holding the Presidency twenty plus years after former Prime Minister Göran Persson …
SWEDEN, February 28 - The Government has decided to ban Russian aircraft from Swedish airspace. An ordinance to this effect enters into force on 28 February 2022. In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government has decided to ban Russian aircraft …
SWEDEN, February 28 - Published 28 February 2022 Minister for Climate and the Environment Annika Strandhäll is participating in the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, on 28 February–3 March. Sweden is pushing for …
SWEDEN, February 28 - The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The Government is now calling for a boycott of sporting exchanges with Russia. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is unprovoked, illegal and unjustifiable. It …
SWEDEN, February 22 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 22 February 2022 Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist took part in a defence ministers meeting on 22 February within the framework of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). At the annual …
SWEDEN, February 21 - I would like to begin by thanking the French presidency for hosting this important conference. And a special thanks to Éric Dupond-Moretti for inviting me to speak. Twenty years ago, the European Union took its first steps towards a …
SWEDEN, February 18 - Press release, Country and regional strategy from Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Government Published 18 February 2022 The Government has adopted a regional strategy for Swedish development cooperation with Africa for 2022–2026. Sweden …
SWEDEN, February 18 - Press release Published 18 February 2022 Sweden is establishing a new position – an AMR Ambassador – to further strengthen the important global work against antimicrobial resistance. The position will go to Malin Grape. When Sweden’s …
SWEDEN, February 17 - Published 17 February 2022 The European Court of Justice decided yesterday that it is possible to stop payments of EU funds to Member States that do not fully respect the rule of law. Sweden played an active role in the legal process …
SWEDEN, February 16 - Published 16 February 2022 Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde will present the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. This year’s Statement of Foreign Policy is Ms Linde’s third as Minister for Foreign …
SWEDEN, February 10 - Published 10 February 2022 Sweden has joined the global Media Freedom Coalition (MFC). Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde will represent Sweden at the MFC’s Third Global Conference for Media Freedom, which will take place in …
SWEDEN, February 7 - The Government decided to lift the entry ban to Sweden from the Nordic countries and other EU and EEA countries at an extraordinary government meeting today. The decision will come into effect on 9 February. As part of the continuing …
SWEDEN, February 7 - Press release from Ministry of Culture Published 07 February 2022 Updated 09 February 2022 On 7 February, the Government decided on the distribution of the SEK 1 billion in crisis support allocated to culture, as previously announced …
SWEDEN, February 2 - Press release from Ministry of Culture Published 03 February 2022 Updated 16 February 2022 The Government is proposing enhanced support to civil society in an additional amending budget to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. The …
SWEDEN, February 1 - Published 01 February 2022 On 27 January 2022 the Government decided on a historic transition package to improve flexibility, adaptability and security in the labour market in the long term. The proposals are based on an agreement …
