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Swedish Government to welcome European Commission to Kiruna
Kiruna Photo: Johannes Frandsen /Government offices The first major meeting during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will take place on 12–13 January. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has invited the European Commission, led by its President Ursula von der Leyen, for talks with the Government on the priorities of the Presidency and current issues on the EU agenda.
Priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union presented
Illustration: Government Offices The priorities of the forthcoming Swedish Presidency were presented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a speech in the Riksdag.
Sweden supports the Iranian people’s demand for human rights
Sweden and the rest of the EU have expressed clear support for the Iranians, especially women and girls, who are peacefully demonstrating for their human rights. Sweden has individually, and together with the other EU Member States, condemned the violence that the Iranian authorities have used against demonstrators. Sweden has also called for those responsible for the death of Mahsa Jina Amini to be held accountable.
Swedish Presidency in focus during European Parliament’s Stockholm visit
On 30 November, the Government met with the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents, which was visiting Stockholm ahead of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Statement of Government EU Policy
Correction: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the Statement of Government EU Policy in the debate between party leaders on EU policy on 16 November 2022. Check against delivery.
Government to send record support package to Ukraine
The Government is moving ahead on a winter package to Ukraine. The package is the largest to date and includes military and humanitarian support and support for rehabilitation of critical infrastructure.
