Thirty years of Sweden in the EU
Sweden joined the European Union on 1 January 1995, which makes this the 30th anniversary of Sweden’s EU membership. This will be marked with a variety of activities throughout the year.
- Responsible ministers
- Jessica Rosencrantz
- Responsible ministries
- Prime Minister's Office
News about the 30th Anniversary
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Thirty years of membership
Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz Photo: Karl Vilhjalmsson/Hanaholmen Sweden became a member of the European Union 30 years ago. EU membership has given Swedish companies access to the world’s largest domestic market and has made it easier for Swedes to work, live and study throughout the EU.. EU membership has given Swedish companies access to the world’s largest domestic market and has made it easier for Swedes to work, live and study throughout the EU.
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Why EU cooperation is more important than ever
Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz. Photo: Elima Mwinyipembe/Regeringskansliet Opinion piece by Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz, Dagens Industri, 8 January 2025
Sweden in the EU
Here you will find up-to-date information about the Government’s work and policies in the EU. You will also find links to Sweden in the EU’s social media channels.
Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union
The Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU is Sweden’s largest mission abroad, employing around 120 people. Officials from all the Government Offices’ ministries work here.
More about the 30th Anniversary
How EU membership benefits Sweden
Sweden became a member of the European Union 30 years ago. EU membership has affected Sweden in many ways. For example, the EU has given Swedish companies access to the world’s largest domestic market and has made it easier for Swedes to live, work and study throughout the EU.
Calendar
A number of activities are planned in 2025 to mark Sweden’s 30 years of EU membership, including a series of seminars on the Government’s EU priorities hosted by Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz. A mini tour of a number of Swedish universities is also planned, along with several presentations and activities in conjunction with Europe Day on 9 May at Kulturhuset in Stockholm.
Sweden’s EU membership
In October 1990, the Swedish Government announced its view that Sweden should seek membership of the EU. In July 1991, the then Prime Minister, Ingvar Carlsson, submitted Sweden’s application and in February 1993, detailed negotiations commenced in Brussels. The negotiations took just over a year to complete, and a referendum held on 13 November 1994 settled the question of Sweden’s EU membership.
