About the Representation
The Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU is the Government Offices' extended arm in Brussels. Its main task is to pursue Swedish interests and policies effectively in the policy-making of the EU. With 130 employees, it is Sweden’s largest Swedish mission abroad. Officials from all Ministries serve at the Representation.
The primary task of the Representation is to negotiate EU policy. Its counsellors represent Sweden in the daily negotiations in the Council of Ministers’ Working Parties, and the Ambassadors take part in the Committee of the Permanent Representatives (Coreper), which also prepares ministerial meetings and EU leaders’ summits.
The Representation functions as a link between the Government Offices and the EU institutions, and its analyses and assessments are important contributions to the Government’s policymaking on EU-related matters.
Reaching out to the public about Sweden's work in the EU is a priority. The Representation provides an active press service for international and Swedish journalists, and publishes content on its social media channels daily. Every year around 3500 visitors are also welcomed, from pupils to experts and public officials. The representation also organises seminars on current EU affairs.
Sweden's Permanent Representation to the EU is located at Square de Meeûs in Brussels city centre, within walking distance to the EU institutions.
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