Denmark and Sweden: EU Commission approves amendment in SAS recapitalisation
The EU Commission has approved an amendment of the commitments submitted by Denmark and Sweden in the Commission decision of 29…
NATO: Sweden attends first Summit as member of the defence alliance
"Sweden is now fully participating in NATO. As a member, Sweden is more secure. By virtue of our geostrategic position…
Sweden: EU Commission approves €3bn state support to roll-out of biogenic CCS
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion (SEK 36 billion) Swedish scheme to support…
EU Commission approves €1.3bn restructuring State aid for airline SAS
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Denmark and Sweden's plans to grant Scandinavian Airlines System AB (‘SAS') restructuring…
Swedens trade minister Johan Forssell visited Kyiv with a large business delegation
The first-ever Swedish minister-led business delegation visited Ukraine this week. The delegation was headed by Minister for International Development Cooperation…
Sweden: EU Commission clears €265m RRF state aid to H2GS’s green steel plant
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €265 million Swedish measure made available in part through…
Joining the Euro: EU Convergence Report reviews Member States’ progress
The EU Commission has published the 2024 Convergence Report in which it provides its assessment of the progress non-euro area…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Iveco’s businesses in Scandinavia by Hedin Mobility
The transaction relates primarily to the wholesale, retail distribution and servicing of commercial vehicles, as well as to the sale…
U.S. State Department designates “Nordic Resistance Movement” als global terrorists
The United States remains deeply concerned about the racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist (REMVE) threat worldwide and is committed…
Ukraine Recovery Conference: Over 2,000 participants expected in Berlin
On 11 and 12 June, Germany and Ukraine are jointly hosting this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin. More than…
European elections: Preliminary results in Sweden
Preliminary results of the European elections in Sweden.
Jens Stoltenberg at Berga Naval Base: Sweden’s membership makes NATO stronger and safer
The Secretary General highlighted Sweden’s many contributions to the Alliance, including highly capable forces and advanced capabilities.
European elections 2024 background: Sweden country sheet
Find here information on electoral rules, poll opening and closing times and candidates for the 2024 European election in EU…
Declaration adopted during Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
At the end of May, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm, in which Ukrainian President…
Speech by Swedish Foreign Minister Billström at the China Forum in Stockholm
The Swedish Government recognises the need for both broader and deeper China expertise to manage both challenges and opportunities emanating…
Major conference on Belarus in Stockholm on 21–22 May
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies have organised...
Sweden-China Trade Council: Speech by Chinese Ambassador Cui Aimin
China and Sweden have a long history of economic and trade exchanges. At present, more than 10,000 Swedish enterprises are…
Sweden: Defense Cooperation Agreement bill submitted to Swedish Riksdag
The Government has decided to submit the Agreement on Defense Cooperation bill between Sweden and the United States to the…
Cyber and digital issues: Bilateral dialogue between Sweden and the United States
A bilateral dialogue between Sweden and the United States took place on 2 May in Washington DC. It was the…
Israel’s National Security Council upgrades travel warning for Malmö, Sweden
The National Security Council of Israel recommends that Israelis due to arrive in the city reconsider the necessity of the…
EU Commission approves amendment to 2022-2027 regional State aid map for Sweden
In order to address regional disparities, the amendment approved enlarges one already designated predefined 'c' area by adding parts of the regions of Örebro,…
Sweden: Speech by Mats Persson at the signing of the Artemis Accords
The Artemis Accords are a set of non-legally binding principles that describe a vision to create a safe and transparent…
Tobias Billund: Why Sweden joined NATO – a paradigm shift in our foreign and security policy
"Becoming a NATO member is a paradigm shift in Swedish foreign and security policy, but it is also the natural…
Space exploration: Swedish government signs Artemis Accords
The Artemis Accords serve as a framework for international cooperation on space exploration and are based on the Outer Space…
Sweden signs $250m guarantee to save Amazon region
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is now issuing a record guarantee of USD 250 million to…
Sweden: State visit from Finland
On 23–24 April 2024, the President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb will pay…
Sweden: National strategy against violent extremism and terrorism
The strategy is divided into four areas: Prevent, Avert, Protect and Manage. These areas encompass the actors in society that…
Summit for Democracy 2024: Speech by Swedish PM Kristersson
Democracies deliver more peace and stronger economies than autocratic countries. As elected governments, we must respond to our citizens’ needs,…
Eurojust coordinates arrests in Swedish cannabis trafficking case
Eurojust has supported the Swedish and Spanish authorities in the coordinated arrest of four suspects involved in the wholesale and…
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Finland
Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström in Helsinki on 25–26…
Sweden invests in sustainable growth and mobilises new capital for green and digital transition
Sweden is a leading donor of development assistance, but meeting the funding needs for a green and digital transition requires…
EU financial support for increased ammunition production in Sweden
This initiative is the third track in a comprehensive effort to increase the production of artillery ammunition and enable continued…
EU Commission publishes March infringements package – key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…
Sweden: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation
After a strong post-pandemic rebound, the Swedish economy has slowed appreciably. GDP is estimated to have declined by 0.3 percent in…
Brussels: Speech by PM Kristersson to mark Sweden joining NATO
Since Thursday last week Sweden is a proud member of NATO. The most successful organisation for peace and security that…
Sweden’s Nato membership: Address by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
"This is an epoch-making event for our country. After more than 200 years of non-participation in military alliances, Sweden has…
Ceremony to mark Sweden joining NATO
On Monday, 11 March 2024, a flag-raising ceremony to mark the accession of the Kingdom...
Sweden: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to address the nation
On Thursday 7 March at 19.00, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will address the nation as regards Sweden’s NATO membership.
Sweden simplifies business aid for Ukraine reconstruction
On 29 February, the Government adopted a regulation on special export credit guarantees for Ukraine. This enables exporting businesses to…
Sweden: Inter-agency initiative to attract and retain international expertise
There is currently no clear coordination of the government agencies’ different processes and efforts to attract and establish foreign labour,…
Sweden concludes agreement with France on fighting organised crime
Sweden and France have for long cooperated closely against organised crime. In addition to joint operations within Europol and Interpol,…
Sweden: Inquiry proposes stricter labour immigration regulations
Labour immigration is important for Sweden, but although the country primarily needs skilled and highly skilled workers, labour immigration to…
Press statement by EU Commission President with Swedish PM Kristersson
The first topic we will discuss is, of course, the unwavering support for Ukraine. And here, I must commend you…
Swedish PM to visit Budapest
At the invitation of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will travel to Budapest for a working…
Swedish Government presents largest to date military support package to Ukraine
The Swedish Government presented its 15th and largest military support package to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on 24…
Sweden: Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has today summoned the Russian Ambassador in connection with the death of Russian opposition politician…
Sweden: Development assistance for a new era
The global needs entail new demands to ensure a long-term perspective, transparency and effectiveness in Swedish development assistance. The Government…
Sweden: Foreign and security policy focus on NATO membership, the neighbourhood and support to Ukraine
Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the Government’s 2024 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. The Government’s…
Sweden: Tobias Billström to present 2024 Statement of Foreign Policy
On Wednesday 14 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will present the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy in the…