Sweden’s Prime Minister receives President-elect of the European Council
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President-elect of the European Council António Costa will take office at the beginning of December. On 8 October, Mr Costa was welcomed to Stockholm by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. During a working lunch, they discussed working methods and issues that will be high on the EU agenda going forward.
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President-elect of the European Council António Costa held a working lunch in the Sager House.
Photo: Government Offices
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President-elect of the European Council António Costa held a working lunch in the Sager House.
Photo: Magnus Liljegren/Government Offices
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President-elect of the European Council António Costa held a working lunch in the Sager House.
Photo: Magnus Liljegren/Government Offices
“Among other topics, we spoke about Sweden’s four main priorities in the EU going forward. It’s about supporting Ukraine, strengthening the Union’s competitiveness, ambitious and effective climate action measures, and the fight against organised crime. I also underlined that Sweden will continue to be a constructive and active player in the EU,” said Mr Kristersson.
Mr Costa will take up his post as President of the European Council in early December. He succeeds Charles Michel, who has been President since 2019.
“António Costa is highly experienced and capable. I am convinced that he will take on the Presidency in a commendable manner,” said Mr Kristersson.
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