SWEDEN, July 9 - Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 10–11 July to attend a memorial ceremony marking the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. …
SWEDEN, July 9 - The Government has decided to contribute SEK 8.2 billion to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries. In doing so, Sweden is contributing to the record-breaking 21st …
SWEDEN, July 9 - The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has entered into two agreements with ammunition manufacturers Nammo and Rheinmetall Denel Munition. The orders include a substantial amount of artillery shells and represent the largest …
SWEDEN, July 8 - As part of Sweden’s support to the reconstruction of Ukraine, a new initiative is now being launched to further strengthen the country’s IT expertise. Through the support of almost SEK 10 million to Beetroot Academy, more than 2 000 …
SWEDEN, July 8 - The Government has adopted a new ordinance that enables development assistance funding in conjunction with export credits and export credit guarantees for the implementation of socially beneficial development promotion projects in low- …
SWEDEN, July 7 - The Government has decided to provide SEK 20 million to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) nuclear safety and security missions in Ukraine in 2025. Support to the IAEA’s work aligns with the Government’s overarching goal of …
SWEDEN, July 7 - Sweden is providing a new contribution of SEK 135 million to Ukraine’s civil cybersecurity. Cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure are an increasing threat in many countries, especially Ukraine. The attacks originate primarily from …
SWEDEN, July 3 - The Swedish Government has taken a supplementary decision on procurement of approximately SEK 1.5 billion in defence materiel to support Ukraine. This includes at least 10 new gun barrels for the previously donated Archer artillery system …
SWEDEN, July 2 - On 9–10 July, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will visit Colombia and Peru. The purpose of the trip is to discuss Sweden’s possibilities of deeper defence cooperation with both countries. On 9 July, Mr Jonson will take part in the F-AIR …
SWEDEN, July 1 - The Swedish Government is currently creating the conditions to expand development assistance to Ukraine this year and be able to respond even better to global humanitarian needs. This is being done by reprioritising both geographic and …
SWEDEN, July 1 - On 30 June – 3 July, the UN’s 4th International Conference on Financing for Development is taking place in Seville. Sweden is participating with a broad delegation headed by State Secretary Diana Janse. The aim of the Conference is to …
SWEDEN, July 1 - Today, 1 July 2025, marks the 25th anniversary of the Öresund Bridge. Sweden and Denmark are close to each other in terms of culture, values and common objectives – and their cooperation has never been closer than it is now. To mark the …
SWEDEN, June 30 - NATO agreement on 5 per cent target During the Summit, NATO members agreed on a 5 per cent defence spending target. Following this decision, all Allies will be required to spend at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on core defence requirements …
SWEDEN, June 28 - Today, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented changes in the Government. Two new ministers have been appointed, and two ministers have been given revised areas of responsibility. Simona Mohamsson, Liberal Party Leader, has been …
SWEDEN, June 27 - Sweden needs new nuclear power to cover energy needs, provide a secure supply of electricity to the national grid and carry out the energy transition. As of 1 August 2025, companies seeking to build reactors will be able to apply for …
SWEDEN, June 26 - Minister for Employment and Integration Mats Persson will leave his post. “I am proud to have helped reinstate the work-first principle in Sweden. I am also proud that during my time in Government we have taken a clear stance on the …
SWEDEN, June 24 - On 24 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is visiting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. She is meeting with ICC President Tomoko Akane, First Vice-President Rosario Salvatore Aitala and Registrar …
SWEDEN, June 24 - To increase the war organisation’s operational capability, the Government has decided to procure air defence materiel for five air defence companies of the Army’s brigades and Battlegroup Gotland. One of the key lessons from Russia’s war …
SWEDEN, June 24 - The recovery that began in the second half of 2024 has slowed, and the Swedish economy remains in protracted recession. This is largely due to increased geopolitical uncertainty. However, rising real wages and lower interest rates suggest …
SWEDEN, June 23 - The industrial investments of today lay the foundations for Sweden’s future competitiveness. For this reason, the Government is now launching a strategy that outlines the direction of industrial policy. The focus is on developing …
02 days 07:42:22
