Content from Ulf Kristersson
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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
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s speech at the Donors' Conference - Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria
Opening remarks by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the International Donors’ Conference in support of the people in Türkiye and Syria on 20 March in Brussels. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell to attend donors’ conference in Brussels
On Monday 20 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell will attend the international donors’ conference in Brussels. The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU initiated the donors’ conference to help the people in Türkiye and Syria affected by the earthquakes.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance stronger as Sweden hands over Presidency
On 28 February, Croatia took over the Presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) from Sweden. The main priorities of the Swedish Presidency were to contribute to strengthening the structure of the IHRA and increase the organisation’s impact.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Ministry of Culture , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s speech at Hertie School
Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at Hertie School in Berlin on 15 March 2023. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
On Tuesday 7 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. In connection with the visit, Mr Kristersson invited the leaders of the parties in the Riksdag who support Sweden’s NATO accession to a joint meeting with Mr Stoltenberg. At an extraordinary government meeting on Tuesday evening, the Government also took the formal decision to present the NATO bill to the Riksdag.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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International Donors’ Conference – Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria
Earthquakes: The European Commission and the Swedish Council Presidency will host an International Donors’ Conference in support of the people in Türkiye and Syria on 20 March in Brussels.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Press briefing with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
(Updated) On Tuesday 7 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will hold a press briefing with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The briefing will take place after the meeting between Mr Stoltenberg and the party leaders in the Riksdag supporting Sweden’s application to join NATO.
Published · Updated · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s speech at Sergels torg
On Friday 24 February, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson gave a speech at Sergels torg during the demonstration ‘Sverige står upp för Ukraina’ (Sweden stands with Ukraine) to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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EU adopts new sanctions against Russia
On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU is toughening its sanctions against Russia. This is the first sanctions package adopted under the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The new sanctions include measures such as expanded export restrictions on technological and industrial products vital to Russia’s economy and military capability.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Heavy advanced weapons to Ukraine in new support package
Today, 24 February, the Government presented a new extensive support package for Ukraine. It includes subsystems of the HAWK anti-aircraft system and essential parts of the IRIS-T anti-aircraft system, in cooperation with Germany. Sweden also intends to provide up to ten Leopard 2 battle tanks.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry of Defence , Prime Minister's Office
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One year since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine
One year ago, on 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Sweden has provided humanitarian, military and civil support to Ukraine. Sweden’s military support to Ukraine has more than tripled since the current Government took office. Over the last twelve months, the EU – including Sweden – has adopted a series of sweeping sanctions packages against Russia Sweden will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Nordic Solidarity with Ukraine: One Year On
Statement by the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Statement from the trilateral meeting between Finland, Norway and Sweden at Harpsund, Sweden, 22 February 2023
Statement from the trilateral meeting between Finland, Norway and Sweden at Harpsund, Sweden, 22 February 2023.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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EU Working Group to look at using frozen Russian assets for reconstruction of Ukraine
Under the leadership of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, an EU Working Group will be set up to look at using frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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European Commission and Swedish Presidency of the Council will organise a Donors’ Conference for the people of Türkiye and Syria affected by the earthquake
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, have today announced their intention to host a Donors’ Conference, in coordination with the Turkish authorities, to mobilise funds from the international community in support for the people of Türkiye and Syria following this week’s devastating earthquake. The event would be hosted in March in Brussels.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Government taking strong action against disinformation and rumour-spreading campaign
Since December 2021, disinformation has been spread concerning Swedish social services taking Muslim children into care without a legal basis. According to the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, there are no indications that the campaign will cease in the near future. Social services employees are being threatened and, in the worst case scenario, this risks leading to children in Sweden not receiving the social support to which they are entitled. The Government is now taking several measures to counteract the disinformation that is being disseminated.
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Italian Prime Minister visited Sweden
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Stockholm on 3 February for talks with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister meets with party leaders to brief them on the security situation.
After a meeting with the Riksdag party leaders on 31 January, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held a press conference on Sweden’s security in connection with recent weeks’ events in Stockholm and their international consequences.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office