Thirty years of membership

“EU membership has made Sweden wealthier and stronger, and is now more important than ever. Through the EU, we’re able to act more forcefully to support Ukraine in the fight for peace and freedom and to end the war on our continent. It also enables us to make Europe more attractive to entrepreneurs and innovators, combat cross-border organised crime and implement the green and digital transitions,” says Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz.

The Government’s priorities for EU cooperation can be summarised in four key areas: (1) the war in Ukraine, (2) criminality, and (3) competitiveness, which goes hand-in-hand with (4) the climate transition. In order for Swedish positions to gain traction, and to protect Swedish interests, the Government actively seeks to influence decisions early in processes in close cooperation with like-minded Member States and Swedish companies and organisations. The Government is also taking steps aimed at increasing the number of Swedes who work in EU institutions.

A number of activities are planned in 2025 to mark the anniversary of Sweden joining the EU. Government.se will be regularly updated with a calendar and information about Sweden’s work in the EU.