November 5, 2009Government Says 'yes' to Nord Stream's Gas PipelineThe Government of Sweden is to grant a permit to Nord Stream AG to lay two pipelines for transporting natural gas in international waters within the Swedish exclusive economic zone in the Baltic Sea. Read moreJune 9, 2009Sweden takes on the challenge - Fredrik Reinfeldt on Sweden's priorities for the EU PresidencySwedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt at a seminar at CEPS, the Centre for European Policy Studies, in Brussels.Read moreMay 25, 2009Swedish protest against North Korean nuclear testNorth Korean ambassador in Stockholm called to the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Frank Belfrage, at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to receive a Swedish protest against the nuclear test carried out on Monday.Read moreApril 28, 2009Sweden recalls its Chargé d'Affaires in Sri Lanka for consultationsSweden will recall its Chargé d'Affaires in Colombo for consultations today. Read moreApril 15, 2009The 2009 Spring Fiscal Bill - a responsible policy to secure welfareIn conjunction with the 2009 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill, the Government proposes further measures for combating the crisis. Read moreMarch 30, 2009Swedish Development Assistance - Highest in the WorldThe OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC): Sweden's aid volume as a proportion of gross national income (GNI) preliminarily amounted to 0.98 per cent in 2008, which is the highest in the world.
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March 26, 2009Media alert on Living GreenRead moreMarch 24, 2009No Bonuses at State-owned CompaniesThe Swedish government has said it wants to end bonuses and variable compensation for executives at state-owned companies.Read more
March 23, 2009New Green Cars to be Exempted From Vehicle TaxGreen cars will be exempted from vehicle tax for five years, while vehicle tax will be raised by SEK 5 per gram of carbon dioxide a car emits. Read more
March 23, 2009Trade Conference in House of Sweden
Keynote speaker : DR. PAUL KRUGMANRead more
February 12, 2009Government Action in Response to the Financial Turmoil and Economic DownturnIn the wake of the financial crisis, we are now seeing a downturn in demand in the global economy - perhaps the greatest decline in 25 years. For a small, open and trade-dependent economy like Sweden's, this has immediate consequences.Read more
February 10, 2009Government Presents New Energy PolicyOn Thursday February 5, the Government presented a sustainable energy and climate policy for the environment, competitiveness and long-term stability. Read more
February 9, 2009Stoltenberg Report Presented to the Nordic Foreign MinistersA report on ways of developing deeper cooperation in foreign and security policy among the Nordic countries over the next 10-15 years was presented today at the meeting of Nordic foreign ministers in Oslo.Read more
January 29, 2009 Sweden to Send Naval Vessels to SomaliaThe Government decided today to request the permission of the Riksdag to place Swedish armed forces at the disposal of the EU maritime operation off the coast of Somalia, Operation Atalanta.
January 27, 2009 Reinfeldt, Bildt and Borg to DavosPrime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt and Minister for Finance Anders Borg will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland later this week. Read more
November 12, 2008 Lars Leijonborg Visiting the USAMinister for Higher Education and Research Lars Leijonborg will be visiting the USA from 10 to 18 November. The trip will begin with a study visit and meetings in Boston and Washington. From 16 to 18 November he will participate in a research conference between the EU and various American actors held in Atlanta.
October 24, 2008Sweden Increases Its Contribution to the International Development Association (IDA)The Government decided today to allocate SEK 6.1 billion to the International Development Association (IDA) over the period 2008-2017. IDA is the part of the World Bank that focuses on the poorest countries. Sweden's increase is now around 33 per cent. Read more
October 23, 2008
SEK 5 Billion to Boost Research and InnovationToday the Government's Research and Innovation Bill will be presented. It covers the period 2009-2012 and in terms of additional resources, includes the largest allocation ever. With its SEK 5 billion, it is more than twice as large as its predecessor, and larger than the total sum allocated in the three most recent bills.Read more
October 20, 2008The Swedish Government Proposes Plan to Secure the Stability of the Financial SystemThe Government will today refer a stabilisation plan for Sweden to the Council on Legislation. The plan includes measures to secure financial stability in Sweden and to deal with the negative effects of the global financial crisis. The proposal includes the creation of a guarantee scheme to restore confidence in the markets and thereby reduce borrowing costs for households and businesses.Read more
October 10, 2008Two EU Ministers Issue Statement Against Death PenaltyToday is the European Day against the Death Penalty. Europe today is the only region in the world where the death penalty is no longer applied.
Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Carl Bildt and Bernard Kouchner, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs have released a statement on behalf of the EU members on the fifth anti-Death Penalty Day.
September 22, 2008
The Budget for 2009: Putting Sweden to Work - Safeguarding WelfareToday the Government presents the 2009 Budget Bill, containing SEK 32 billion in reforms that will mitigate the effects of a weaker economic environment, permanently raise the level of employment and strengthen welfare. Read more
September 24, 2008King of Sweden to Initiate Energy Project in Michigan King Carl XVI will visit Michigan on September 26th and 27th at the invitation of Governor Jennifer Granholm.
September 3, 2008House of Sweden Turns Into TV StudioFor three days, November 3, 4 and 5, Sweden's TV4 Morning News and America's Election - special coverage of the U.S. presidential election - will be broadcast directly to the Swedish television audience from House of Sweden in Washington, DC.Read more
September 1, 2008Hurricane Gustav EmergencyRescue procedures and operations are now carried out by American authorities in the Gulf region affected by hurricane Gustav. The area includes five states from the eastern parts of Texas to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and western Florida. Read more
August 31, 2008
Information on Hurricane Gustav
Due to hurricane Gustav in the Gulf of Mexico, American authorities have ordered an evacuation from the City of New Orleans from Sunday morning, August 31st.
August 30, 2008
Emergency announcement
Due to a severe tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, American authorities have issued an order of evacuation from the City of New Orleans taking effect Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m., August 31st. Evacuations are presently also being considered from other areas along the Golf coast.
August 11, 2008Sweden Demands Cease Fire and Withdrawal of Russian TroopsRussia's Chargé d'Affaires in Sweden, Michail Skupov, was summoned today to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs where he was notified of Sweden's serious view of Russia's conduct in Georgia.
August 11, 2008Carl Bildt to GeorgiaStatement by Mr. Carl Bildt, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, on his visit to Georgia.
"The peaceful solution of conflicts is a general principle of the Council of Europe. Both Georgia and the Russian Federation have committed themselves, when they joined the organisation, to settle all conflicts by peaceful means. This commitment must be respected, and so must the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.
August 10, 2008Sweden Prepared to Provide Support to Victims of the Conflict in Georgia“I am following the current developments in Georgia with great concern and dismay,” says Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson.“A serious humanitarian crisis has arisen, with many thousands of civilians affected and in flight.
Read more August 9, 2008The Situation in GeorgiaStatement by Carl Bildt, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe."I urge the Russian Federation, Georgia and the separatist South Ossetian and Abkhaz administrations to immediately enter into a cease-fire, in order to stop hostilities. I call upon the parties to agree to direct talks and to cooperate in international efforts to achieve a cease-fire. The suffering of the civilian population must be brought to an immediate end.
June 23, 2008Andreas Carlgren Visiting USA Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren is visiting Washington DC, USA on Monday and Tuesday June 23 and 24. Mr. Carlgren will discuss the international climate negotiations with the presidential candidates' advisers, senators, members of congress and the current administration.
June 14, 2008Minister for Trade Ewa Björling to Visit World's Largest Biotechnology Fair in San Diego
On June 15-18, Minister for Trade Ewa Björling will visit California. Dr Björling's agenda includes inaugurating the Swedish Trade Council's new office in San Francisco, taking part in the world's largest biotechnology fair - BIO2008 - in San Diego and visiting Google's headquarters, the Googleplex.> Read more
June 2, 2008
Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt to Washington DC
On Tuesday 3 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt will travel to Washington.
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May 8, 2008
Website for the Iraq Conference on May 29 Now OpenOn May 29th, Sweden will host the Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference in Stockholm (ICI). The UN and Iraq, which co-chair the ICI, have invited all the UN Member States and a number of international organizations to take part in this conference. High-level representatives from some 80 countries are expected to come to Stockholm in connection with the conference. Information on the conference is available at> www.icistockholm.se
May 5, 2008Carl Bildt to Strasbourg When Sweden Chairs the Council of EuropeSweden will take the helm of the Council of Europe from May until November.> Read more on the Swedish chairmanship
April 24, 2008Accreditation for Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference in Stockholm on May 29, 2008Applications for accreditation for the Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference (ICI) in Stockholm are to be made in the link. The closing date for applications is May 21st.> Read more
April 24, 2008Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference in Stockholm on May 29thSweden will host the first Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference in Stockholm on May 29, 2008.> Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference
April 15, 2008Responsible Economic Policy for Employment and Growth - Security for the FutureIn the 2008 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill, the Alliance Government sets out its economic and budget policy guidelines. To meet the challenges facing Sweden in both the short and long term and to secure our future development, the Government announces measures that will strengthen Sweden´s opportunities for growth and lead to permanently higher employment and GDP.> Read more
April 15, 20082008 Spring Fiscal Policy BillIn the 2008 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill, the Government sets out its economic and budget policy guidelines, in the short and long term. This is the chapter 1, Summary, of the 2008 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill. The full text of the bill will be available in English in May.> Read more
April 15, 2008
Sweden's Economy in FiguresHere you will find data on Swedens GDP, central government debt, the central government budget, the expenditure ceiling, taxes, and much more.> Read more
Anders Borg and Gunilla Carlsson to World Bank and IMF meetings in WashingtonMinister for Finance Anders Borg and Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson will be travelling to Washington to take part in the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings on 12-13 April.> Read More
Sweden to host international UN conference on IraqToday Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt met UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and made it clear that Sweden will host the first follow-up meeting for the International Compact with Iraq (ICI). > Read more