Swedish Presidency

Human trafficking for sexual purposes has increased in Europe in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On 29–30 March in Stockholm, Swedish Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer hosted a conference on combating human trafficking. The…
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Support for Ukraine and continued pressure on Russia, climate and energy issues, and putting long-term EU competitiveness on the agenda have defined the first half of the Swedish Presidency. The Presidency has led the work in the Council…
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The Council and the Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030 with an additional 2.5% indicative top up that would…
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On Friday 31 March, Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall will hold a press briefing on the occasion of the halfway point of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Date and time: 31 March 2023, 10.30 Venue: Bella,…
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At the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) meeting on 28 March, the ministers agreed on a general guideline on the gas market package. It includes a proposal for common rules for the internal market for renewable and…
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On 28 March, EU energy ministers will seek a general approach on the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package. This proposal by the European Commission aims to increase the use of renewable and low-carbon gases in the EU’s energy…
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The EU Youth Conference in Växjö has concluded after two intensive days. The youth delegates – with the help of minister delegates and political decision-makers – formulated five recommendations that will be incorporated into the Council…
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met with colleagues in the European Council on 23–24 March, where conclusions on Ukraine, competitiveness, the economy, energy and migration were adopted. UN Secretary-General António Guterres took part in…
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As holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Sweden held a high-level political meeting on gender equality on 27–28 February. The aim of the meeting was to gather representatives from the Member States for strategic…
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More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the maritime sector in the EU following today’s provisional political agreement between the Council and the European Parliament. "Today we managed to agree another…
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