Content from Ulf Kristersson
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Declaration by the Nordic Prime Ministers, 29 October, Reykjavik
The Nordic Council held its 76th Session in Reykjavik on 28–31 October, with focus on peace and security in the Arctic and Nordic regions.
Published · Information material from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Government to take part in Nordic Council Session in Reykjavik
When the Nordic Council holds its 76th Session in Reykjavik on 28–31 October, the focus will be on peace and security in the Arctic and Nordic regions.
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Prime Minister to meet new NATO Secretary General and hold joint press conference
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October. Following the meeting, they will hold a joint press conference.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish and Belgian Prime Ministers to attend memorial on anniversary of 2023 Brussels terrorist attack
Wednesday, 16 October marks the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack in Brussels, in which two Swedish football fans were killed and a third injured. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander de Croo will take part in a joint wreath-laying ceremony at the site where the attack took place.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden’s Prime Minister receives President-elect of the European Council
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.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden’s and Finland’s Governments held historic meeting in Stockholm
On 16 September, Sweden’s Government received Finland’s Government for a joint meeting. They adopted a declaration on enhanced cooperation between the countries, and the countries’ ministers took part in almost 20 visits and activities around Stockholm.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Speech by PM Ulf Kristersson 16 September 2024.
On 16 September, Sweden’s Government received Finland’s Government for a joint meeting. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo also took part in a business seminar held by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and the Confederation of Finnish Industries to discuss how to jointly enhance Sweden's, Finland's and the EU's competitiveness. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson gave a speech on the occasion.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Enhanced cooperation between Sweden and Finland
A joint declaration on Swedish-Finnish cooperation was adopted in connection with the meeting between the Governments of Sweden and Finland on 16 September 2024.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Declaration on Swedish-Finnish Cooperation
Declaration on Swedish-Finnish Cooperation, presented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, 16 september 2024. The files have been updated with minor language adjustments.
Published · Information material from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented changes to the Government
Today, Tuesday 10 September and in connection with the Statement of Government Policy, Mr Kristersson announced changes within the Government: two new ministers and four ministers who are changing ministerial posts.
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Swedish and Finnish Governments to hold joint meeting in Stockholm
The Swedish and Finnish Governments will hold a joint meeting on 16 September 2024. Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will hold a press conference at Rosenbad. The Prime Ministers will also take part in a business seminar, and several Swedish and Finnish Ministers will be attending joint visits.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish Prime Minister to receive HH the Amir of Qatar
On 2–3 September, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, in Stockholm. The visit will focus on developing Sweden and Qatar’s cooperation in areas such as green transition, infrastructure and health care. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss current foreign policy issues.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office
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Statement by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the attack in Pennsylvania
Statement by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, 14 July 2024.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden has taken part in NATO Summit for the first time as full member
On 9–11 July, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in the NATO Summit in Washington DC together with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The member states agreed on new support to Ukraine and measures to strengthen NATO’s capability for deterrence and defence. NATO also celebrated its 75th anniversary during the summit.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish Government nominates Jessika Roswall as new European Commissioner
The Government has decided to nominate Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall as the new Swedish European Commissioner for the period 2024–2029.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden attends first NATO Summit as member of the defence Alliance
On 9–11 July, NATO’s 32 member countries are gathering for the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Sweden is represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The Summit is the first one Sweden is attending as a full member of the defence Alliance.
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Sweden’s national security – for a safer and more secure Sweden in uncertain times
The Government has adopted Sweden’s new national security strategy, which includes five guiding principles for management of Sweden’s security. It constitutes the framework for the Government’s work on national security until 2030.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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National security strategy
Based on our national security interests, the international situation and Sweden’s strength and assets, this strategy establishes that safeguarding Sweden’s national security is the Government’s most important task and top priority. Sweden must rapidly strengthen its capability to prevent and deal with the various threats and risks that are described in this strategy.
Published · Information material from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, 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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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