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Focus on children at high-level meeting on protecting and supporting children in Ukraine
Support to Ukraine is the most important priority during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. On 1–2 June, the Swedish Presidency held a high-level meeting on protecting children to highlight how Ukrainian children have been affected by Russia’s aggression, and to discuss what EU Member States can do to respond to their needs. A very large number of Member States signed a declaration at the meeting.
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Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the Stockholm China Forum
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson gave a speech on May 30 at the Stockholm China Forum. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Press conference in Luleå with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
On Tuesday 30 May, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Sweden. On the first day of the visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at Luleå air base, Norrbotten Wing (F 21). A press conference will be held after the meeting.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Tobias Billström , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Government task force for Jewish life and against antisemitism takes shape
This year’s theme for the task force for Jewish life in Sweden is safety and security. The task force was presented on 26 January and its work will continue throughout the electoral period. The three civil society organisations invited to participate in the task force have now agreed to take part, and the first meeting will be held June.
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New nuclear energy in focus when Prime Minister received South Korea’s Prime Minister
On Monday 8 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received South Korean Prime Minister Mr Han Duck-soo in Stockholm.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the annual meeting of the German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the annual meeting of the German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce on 4 May 2023 in Stockholm. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister met President Zelenskyy at Nordic-Ukrainian Summit
On Wednesday 3 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit with Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Joint statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Helsinki
At their meeting in Helsinki on 3 May 2023, the Presidents of Finland and Ukraine and the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden issued the following statement.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Opening speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the Single Market Forum Conference
Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the opening of the Single Market Forum Conference (SIMFO) on 2 May in Stockholm. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s speech at the opening of the Nordic Office of the World Jewish Congress
Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the formal opening in Stockholm of the Nordic Office of the World Jewish Congress. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Presidency reaches halfway point
Support for Ukraine and continued pressure on Russia, climate and energy issues, and putting long-term EU competitiveness on the agenda have defined the first half of the Swedish Presidency. The Presidency has led the work in the Council towards the goal of making the EU safer, greener and freer.
Published · Article from Jessika Roswall , Government , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to receive Romania's Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă
On Friday 31 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Romania's Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă. The visit will take place as part of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and will focus on European security and our strong and united support for Ukraine. But also the situation in Moldova, as well as the migration and Schengen issue. A joint press conference will be held after the meeting.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Press briefing with Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall marking Swedish Presidency’s halfway point
On Friday 31 March, Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall will hold a press briefing on the occasion of the halfway point of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Jessika Roswall , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister to receive Austria’s Federal Chancellor
On Thursday 30 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Austria’s Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The visit will take place as part of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and will focus on migration issues and continued support to Ukraine. A joint press conference will be held after the meeting.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister taking part in global democracy summit
The second Summit for Democracy is taking place on 29–30 March. Sweden is represented at the virtual summit and several side events by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand.
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A collaborative working group on the conditions for the Jewish minority in Sweden
The Swedish Government has decided to appoint a collaborative working group on the conditions for the Jewish minority. The aim is to vigorously combat antisemitism and to strengthen the conditions for Jewish life in Sweden.
Published · Article from Ministry of Culture , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Minister for EU Affairs invites Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration to the General Affairs Council
On Tuesday 21 March, the Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Roswall invites Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna to the General Affairs Council for an informal lunch discussion. During the lunch, which will be hosted by the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU together with Lithuania, Ms Stefanishyna will talk about how the Ukrainian Government is working on the reforms necessary for the country’s ever-closer ties to the EU.
Published · Press release from Jessika Roswall , Prime Minister's Office
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EU and international donors’ pledge €7 billion in support of the people in Türkiye and Syria following the recent devastating earthquakes
Today, a total of €7 billion were pledged by the international community at the ‘Together for the people of Türkiye and Syria’ International Donors’ Conference, co-hosted by the President of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, and by the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, for the Swedish Presidency of the Council.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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EUR 45 million in Swedish support to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Today, Monday 20 March, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission hosted an International Donors’ Conference in support of the people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. At the Conference, Sweden presented its total support of approximately EUR 45 million. Pledges made at the Conference totalled approximately EUR 7 billion.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office