SWEDEN, March 19 - In the second half of 2024, the Swedish economy entered into a recovery phase that is expected to continue this year. At the same time, the high level of uncertainty resulting from factors such as increased tariffs is projected to dampen …
SWEDEN, March 19 - On 6–8 May 2025, Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir will pay a State Visit to Sweden at the invitation of His Majesty The King. Ms Tómasdóttir will be accompanied by her husband, Björn Skúlason, and representatives of the Icelandic …
SWEDEN, March 17 - Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is travelling to India on 17–18 March to take part in the Raisina Dialogue, a conference on security policy. During her visit to New Delhi, Ms Malmer Stenergard will also participate …
SWEDEN, March 13 - The protracted conflict in Syria has created a severe humanitarian crisis. Two thirds of the population – around 17 million people – are considered in need of humanitarian support. The Government is therefore increasing its humanitarian …
SWEDEN, March 13 - The Government has authorised the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to procure 18 Archer artillery units for donation to Ukraine. FMV will also procure five Arthur counter battery fire radar units for Ukraine. Sweden will …
SWEDEN, March 13 - The European Commission has completed negotiations with South Korea on a digital trade agreement. The Commission’s negotiating mandate was adopted during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2023. The agreement helps to …
SWEDEN, March 12 - In light of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Government has approved a new support package of SEK 300 million to address the acute needs of the civilian population. The support is to be distributed to the UN …
SWEDEN, February 10 - This strategy will help to counteract irregular migration and stimulate well-functioning returns that can contribute to sustainable growth and development in receiving countries, and effective action for voluntary repatriation. …
SWEDEN, February 10 - Published 10 February 2025 On 10–11 February, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa is visiting Moldova to hold discussions about the energy situation following Russia’s Gazprom suspending …
SWEDEN, February 7 - The aim of the visit was to intensify and expand defence cooperation between Sweden and the Republic of Moldova and signal robust support for the Republic of Moldova’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. In addition to bilateral …
SWEDEN, February 7 - “Our capacity to manage a pandemic is better today than it was in 2020. However, a crisis requires more than preparedness in the form of regulatory frameworks,” writes Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed ( …
SWEDEN, February 7 - Frontex is the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency that supports EU Member States with issues such as enforcing return decisions. Frontex provides support to EU Member States at all stages of a return procedure: everything from obtaining …
SWEDEN, February 7 - The updated objectives indicate the Government’s policy for the development of the sector and aim to encourage a mobilisation at the local, regional and national levels. By being an active partner in both Sweden and the EU, the …
SWEDEN, February 7 - Published 07 February 2025 ”My and the entire Government’s warmest congratulations to Princess Sofia, Prince Carl Philip and their sons Prince Alexander, Prince Gabriel and Prince Julian, on the addition of a new family member today. …
SWEDEN, February 4 - Published 04 February 2025 On 5 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will travel to Copenhagen for a meeting with Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen. “Sweden and Denmark are close Allies …
SWEDEN, February 4 - The National Nuclear New-build Coordinator’s second interim report provides a clarified recommendation on how a programme organisation may be designed. The coordinator recommends the establishment of a stateowned company that invests …
SWEDEN, February 3 - Published 03 February 2025 The Government has amended the conditions and expanded the framework for special export credit guarantees for doing business with Ukraine. The aim is to enable more businesses to export to Ukraine and thus …
SWEDEN, February 3 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 03 February 2025 On Tuesday 4 February, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will receive Minister of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, …
SWEDEN, January 30 - Published 30 January 2025 Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is visiting Peru on 30–31 January. Her visit will include a meeting with Peru’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmer Schialer. Ms Malmer Stenergard will also …
SWEDEN, January 31 - In brief, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) means that infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi) develop resistance to treatment. In particular, bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are a growing threat to health …
