Swedish Presidency

As holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, Sweden hosted the fourth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Luleå on 30–31 May. Luleå, located in Sweden’s Arctic region, was selected as the venue to showcase…
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The theme of this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) was the World Health Organization (WHO) at 75 and the work it does. Representing the EU and its Member States, Swedish Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson took part on the…
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On 25–27 May, diplomats from all EU Member States visited to the West Coast of Sweden. The trip included a demonstration of the strong industrial and innovative traditions in the city of Gothenburg, as well as an exposé of the open…
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In connection with Europe Day, the EU institutions in Brussels open their doors to visitors. This year, the Swedish Presidency invited Ukraine to share its Presidency stand, and the Swedish and Ukrainian ambassadors held a joint welcome…
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On 2–3 May, Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall will visit Skopje and Tirana to discuss North Macedonia and Albania’s closer ties with the EU. “The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU continues to support closer ties…
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Stockholm, Sweden 2 May 2023. Check against delivery. Thank you, Commissioner, Parliamentarians, ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to see you all this morning – and to welcome those of you coming from abroad to Stockholm. It´s an…
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On Tuesday 25 April, Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH) meeting in Luxembourg. The agenda included a focus on the opportunities presented by the bioeconomy in light of…
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In recent weeks, several important components of the EU’s Fit for 55 climate package have been negotiated under Sweden’s leadership. Fit for 55 is an extensive legislative programme with rules on climate, energy and transport, which will…
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Every country holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU gets the opportunity to showcase an art exhibition together with the European Parliament. On 26 April, Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand unveiled the Swedish Presidency’s…
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On Saturday 13 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and EU High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will co-chair the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm, in the context…
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