Content from the Prime Minister's Office
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Greater Nordic integration – six months into Sweden’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers
A new Öresund Agreement that will make life easier for cross-border commuters, a joint declaration on competitiveness and security by Nordic heads of government, and consensus on how to raise the level of ambition in global environmental efforts. These are just a few examples of what has been achieved during the first six months of Sweden’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Published · Article from Jessika Roswall, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office
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Fourteenth sanctions package against Russia adopted
The EU has adopted its fourteenth sanctions package against Russia in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The sanctions aim to further limit the Russian state’s revenues and Russia’s capacity to wage war, and they are an important part of the EU’s support for Ukraine. The new package includes stricter measures targeting the shadow fleet and imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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Meeting of task force for Jewish life in Sweden
On Tuesday 4 June, the task force for Jewish life in Sweden held its fourth meeting, which focused on education. Invited representatives of schools, universities, other higher education institutions and liberal adult education attended the meeting.
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Innocent Swedes now back home after imprisonment in Iran
Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi, the two Swedish citizens wrongfully imprisoned in Iran, have come home to Sweden.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Statements by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the return to Sweden of Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi
Statements by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, 15 June 2024, text and video.
Published · Statement, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister received NATO Secretary General
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday 7 June. The agenda included bilateral talks and a demonstration of the Swedish Armed Forces’ activities on naval vessel HSwMS Carlskrona. They also held a joint press conference.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister took part in press conference on AI investment in Sweden
On Monday 3 June, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in a press conference together with Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith. Microsoft announced new investments in Sweden related to AI totalling SEK 34 billion.
Published · Article, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Press invitation: Prime Minister to receive NATO Secretary General
On 6–7 June, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The programme includes National Day celebrations at Skansen, bilateral talks and a visit to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister hosted Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
Friday 31 May, Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson took part.
Published · Article from Ebba Busch, Elisabeth Svantesson, Johan Pehrson, Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Joint statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
At the third Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm on 31 May, the Prime Ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland and the Presidents of Ukraine and Finland issued the following statement:
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Declaration adopted during Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the heads of state and government of the other Nordic countries taking part.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden enters into security cooperation agreement with Ukraine
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed an agreement on bilateral security cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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President Zelenskyy takes part in Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Sweden to take part in a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit hosted by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to host Nordic summit on security and defence
On Friday 31 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will host a Nordic summit with the President of Finland and the heads of government of Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz
In connection with the Nordic summit in Stockholm on 13–14 May, in which Germany also took part, Mr Kristersson and Mr Scholz signed a strategic innovation partnership for security and digital and green transition.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister hosted Nordic summit with Germany’s Federal Chancellor
On 13 May, heads of government of the five Nordic countries and Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Stockholm within the framework of a Nordic summit.
Published · Article, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Nordic declaration on competitiveness and security signed
Today, Nordic heads of government signed a joint declaration on the future of Nordic competitiveness, growth and security. The declaration was signed in connection with the Nordic summit hosted by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on 13 May in Stockholm.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to host Nordic summit on security and competitiveness in Stockholm
On 13–14 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will host the heads of government of the Nordic countries and Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a summit in Stockholm.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Press conference with Swedish Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Latvia
On Thursday 25 April, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa for talks. A joint press conference will be held at Rosenbad in the afternoon.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Jessika Roswall visited Faroe Islands for Nordic Council Theme Session
On 8–9 April, Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall represented the Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers at the Nordic Council Theme Session.
Published · Article from Jessika Roswall, Prime Minister's Office