Priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union presented

14 Dec 2022

Security, resilience, prosperity, democratic values and the rule of law are the priorities of the forthcoming Swedish Presidency. This was conveyed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a speech in the Riksdag today.

“Sweden is taking over the Presidency at a time when the European Union is facing unprecedented challenges. A greener, more secure and freer Europe is the foundation of our priorities”, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

“This Government will make Sweden’s work in the EU a top priority. It is in Sweden’s interests to maintain unity in the EU and advance issues that require joint solutions”, says Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall.

The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency
Security – unity
Resilience – competitiveness
Prosperity – green & energy transition
Democratic values and the rule of law – our foundation

Read the pressrelease on the website of the Government Offices of Sweden

Last updated 14 Dec 2022, 12.59 PM