Swedish Presidency

In view of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the EU is adopting new sanctions against Russia. This is the second sanctions package adopted during Sweden’s Presidency of the Council of the EU. The focus is on measures that restrict…
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On 21–22 June, EU ministers met in Stockholm for an Informal meeting of the General Affairs Council to discuss how the EU can best prepare for future challenges, and to prepare the EU in view of a future enlargement. During the meeting,…
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The EU environmental and climate ministers adopted a general approach on a proposal for a regulation on nature restoration at their meeting in Luxembourg on 20 June. The ministers also discussed two other Commission proposals: an amendment…
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Security in the Baltic Sea region, civil defence, climate and security, and support to Ukraine were on the agenda when Political and Security Committee (PSC) ambassadors visited Gotland and Stockholm on 14–16 June. A visit to Gotland gave…
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On 19–20 June, the Swedish Presidency will host a conference together with the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova on research data, and how research infrastructure provides new possibilities and benefits for society. Research is largely…
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Better distribution of asylum applications, harmonised asylum processes and a more harmonised regulatory framework for third-country workers. After years of negotiations, the EU Member States have agreed on significant parts of the Pact on…
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More effective forms of cooperation and stricter EU regulations. During the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Member States agreed on a whole host of measures to better fight organised crime. During the Swedish Presidency,…
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This year, 2023, is a very special year – Sweden is celebrating 500 years as an independent nation. The quincentenary celebrations are ongoing throughout the year, but will be particularly noticeable on Sweden’s National Day, which is…
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Support to Ukraine is the most important priority during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. On 1–2 June, the Swedish Presidency held a high-level meeting on protecting children to highlight how Ukrainian children have been…
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On Tuesday 30 May, Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH) meeting in Brussels. The agenda included the market situation following the invasion of Ukraine and the proposal…
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