Declaration by the Presidency

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Russian Prime Minister Putin's visit to the Georgian region of Abkhazia

The European Union notes with concern that the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has paid a visit to the Georgian region of Abkhazia, without prior consent of the Georgian authorities.
The EU does not consider this visit compatible with the principle of territorial integrity nor helpful for the international efforts to stabilise the region.
The EU reiterates its support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Nov 20 2009 A summit with focus on climate change
The twenty-fourth EU-Russia Summit took place in Stockholm on 18 November 2009 under the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council. The EU and Russia discussed the development of their strategic partnership, focussing on climate change, the economic and financial crisis, energy and EU-Russia relations. Talks were held in an open and constructive atmosphere.
Nov 17 2009 President Medvedyev to attend EU-Russia Summit in Stockholm
On 18 November, the EU-Russia Summit will be held in Stockholm. Russia will be represented by President Medvedyev, accompanied by several members of the Government. Swedish Prime Minister Reinfeldt will lead the EU delegation, which will also include the President of the European Commission Barroso and the High Representative Solana.
Nov 13 2009 Swedish Minister for Environment, Mr Andreas Carlgren, led EU-Russia meeting on environment in Moscow, 10 November
On 10 November, a EU-Russia environment ministerial meeting was held in Moscow, Russia.
Nov 9 2009 Visas in December
In December the Migration Office at the Embassy in Moscow receive a lot of applications for Visas. Therefore the processing time might be long.
Nov 6 2009 Alumni reunion at the Embassy with lecture by Fredrik Härén
On Friday the 23rd of October, former students of the Swedish Institute Management Program were invited to an afternoon with a lecture held by the well-known Swedish author and lecturer Fredrik Härén.
Oct 26 2009 Swedes at the Moscow Non/fiction bookfair
Sweden participates in the Non/fiction book fair again 2-6 December.
Oct 22 2009 Jose Gonzalez in Moscow
Jose Gonzalez plays at Ikra Club on the 4th of December.
Oct 21 2009 Swedish jazz musicians at the Moscow Jazz Open
Performances on Friday 20 november and Sunday 22 november.
Oct 20 2009 Sweden Day at the "Moscow" bookstore
At the "Moscow" bookstore (ul. Tverskaya 8) there will be a number of Sweden-related activities on November 19 at 18:00.
Oct 8 2009 The Nobel Prize in Literature 2009
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2009 is awarded to the German author Herta Müller...
Oct 8 2009 The Nobel Prizes-2009 in Physics and Chemistry
On the 6th and the 7th of October this year´s Nobel prizes in Physics and Chemistry were announced.
Oct 6 2009 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2009
This year´s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded to Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak.
Aug 19 2009 His Majesty the King of Sweden expresses his condolences on the tragic events in Russia
Aug 13 2009 Declaration by the Presidency
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the murders of Chechen human rights defender Zarema Sadulayeva and her husband Alik Dzhabrailov
Aug 10 2009 A wet challenge
European River Basin District Authorities are soon to meet in Stockholm to exchange experiences on water management, which includes ground water preservation and improving water quality. The meeting will also address the issue of climate change and water.
Aug 3 2009 Presidency Statement on the Joint Statement of Intent regarding support to gas sector reform in Ukraine and the purchase of gas from Russia
Jul 31 2009 Göteborg Conference important launch pad ahead of autumn
The conference in Göteborg on 29-30 July concluded with a panel discussion on the theme: ‘Promoting a creative generation – does the EU have a role to play?’ and a speech by Henrik Selin, Counsellor for Cultural Affairs at the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU in Brussels.
Jul 27 2009 Climate negotiations must be speeded up
Over the final 24 hours of the ministerial meeting in Åre, the environment ministers focused on issues in preparation for the climate change negotiations in the autumn. It is now less than five months until the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, where a new agreement will be reached. The EU plays a leading role in the international negotiations and is keen to reach an ambitious climate change agreement in December.
Jul 23 2009 Three questions for…
... Maud Olofsson, Minister for Enterprise and Energy, before the Informal Meeting of Energy Ministers in Åre on 23 and 24 July.
Jul 21 2009 Ministerial meetings highlight Europe’s potential for an eco-efficient economy
As EU energy and environment ministers gather for a joint informal meeting in Åre on 23-25 July, the Swedish Presidency is highlighting the potential of an eco-effective economy. Among those specially invited to speak on European opportunities in the transition to an eco-efficient economy is the British economist Lord Nicholas Stern.
Jul 16 2009 Presidency Statement on the murder of Natalia Estemirova
The Presidency of the European Union condemns the murder of Natalia Estemirova - prominent Human Rights Defender of the Russian NGO Memorial - who was found murdered in Ingushetia on 15 July 2009.
Jul 15 2009 Ministerial meeting this week in Stockholm
The informal meeting between the EU's ministers for justice and home affairs (JHA) is being held in Stockholm on 15—17 July. The most important issue at the meeting will be the "Stockholm Programme” – a new programme detailing what the JHA cooperation will look like in the next few years. Negotiations on the programme will take place this autumn.
Jul 14 2009 Prime Minister addresses new European Parliament
A month ago, a new European Parliament was elected. On Wednesday, 15 July, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt travels to Strasbourg to present the Swedish EU Presidency’s priorities to the newly elected Parliament.
Jul 10 2009 Climate breakthrough at G8 summit
“It is a great achievement that the two-degree target was taken up at the meeting with the Major Economies Forum”, said a delighted Fredrik Reinfeldt after the evening’s meeting with the MEF countries.
Jul 8 2009 Anders Borg satisfied with the meeting
At Tuesday's Council meeting – Sweden’s first as President of Ecofin – progress was made and good discussions were held on several key issues related to countering the current economic crisis – procyclicality, a common exit strategy to restore sustainability in public finances, and G 20 coordination.
Jul 8 2009 Climate change hot topic at G8 Summit
As the leaders of the G8 countries today congregate in the Italian city of L'Anquila the Swedish Prime Minister, Fredrik Reinfeldt, and the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, will attend in order to throw some light on questions concerning climate change.
Jul 6 2009 Reinfeldt discussed economy and climate with Sarkozy
France supports the Swedish Presidency’s ambitions on the climate and regulation of the financial markets. This emerged from the meeting on Friday between Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Jul 1 2009 The Swedish Presidency of the EU is launched
Today, the Swedish Presidency of the EU is launched. Now Sweden is in the driving seat of the world's largest integrated economy with nearly half a billion citizens.
Jun 29 2009 Commission's visit opens the Presidency
On 1 July, Sweden takes over the Presidency of the EU. To mark the start of the Swedish Presidency, the Swedish Government will be receiving the EU Commission. In the evening, there will be an opening ceremony at Skansen.
Jun 25 2009 The Swedish Trade Council launches the website www.foodfromweden.se
The Swedish kitchen continues its crusade on the international food market. 2008 was a record year in terms of Swedish food export amounting to 47,3 billion SEK.
Jun 10 2009 Sweden takes on the challenge
Fredrik Reinfeldt on Sweden's priorities for the EU Presidency
Jun 10 2009 Swedish participation at the Open Book Festival in Moscow
Several Swedish participants will take part in the Open Book Festival in Moscow. The Festival is an international forum for readers, writers, artists, educationists and many others. It will this year be held for the fourth time at the Central House of Artists in Moscow 11-14 June.
May 28 2009 The Swedish presidency in the EU starts on the 1st of July 2009
On the 1st of July 2009 Sweden will take over the presidency in the European Union. This implies that Sweden, for a period of six months, will lead the work in the EU and answer for the progress of important EU questions. For the moment the last preparations are being made in the Swedish government, in different ministries and at Swedish embassies all around the world.
May 25 2009 Press invitation May 25 2009
PRESS INVITATION TO Tällberg Conversation in Moscow, Russia “Leadership through the converging crises” Tuesday, May 26, 2009
May 18 2009 Closing the Gaps: Disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change i developing countries
The Commission on Climate Change and Development presents its declaration on the climate change to the General Secretary of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon.
May 11 2009 Eurovision fever in Moscow
In Moscow everyone is waiting – in a couple of days it is once again time for the annual Eurovision Song Contest. Painstaking preparations have been made.
May 5 2009 The Embassy and Swedish Trade Council promote Swedish trade in Rostov na Donu
21-23 April the Swedish Embassy and the Swedish Trade Council took part in a common trip to Rostov na Donu with the goal of promoting Swedish interests and trade.
Apr 28 2009 Extended opening hours at the Migration Office
In order to improve the service for those applying for visas or residence permits in Sweden the Migration Office will start receive applications and hand out decisions on Wednesdays (starting from April 29 2009).
Apr 23 2009 Maud Olofsson to Moscow
Ms Maud Olofsson, Minister for Enterprise and Energy and Deputy Prime Minister will visit Moscow 30 April to participate in the EU-Russia Permanent Partnership Council on Energy.
Mar 30 2009 Sweden Day in Moscow on April 2
On April 2 the Sweden Day will be organized in Moscow by the Swedish student project Recruit Russia.
Mar 24 2009 Recommended reading on the financial crisis
The head of Sweden's National Debt Office, Bo Lungren, last week at one American Congressional Committee delivered a speech on the Swedish financial crisis in the beginning of the 1990s.
Mar 23 2009 Swedish blues singer Nina Kinert to Moscow
Mar 19 2009 Stefan Ingves, Governor of the Riksbank, to Moscow 25-27 March
Mar 13 2009 The Ambassador on the relations between Sweden and Russia
Mar 5 2009 Viktor Zubkov to Stockholm
Feb 6 2009 Swedish enviromental ambassador arrives in Moscow
Feb 6 2009 EU Troika meets in Moscow
Feb 2 2009 Higher fees for visa applications and work permits
Jan 19 2009 The Leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Mona Sahlin, visits Russia and Georgia
Mona Sahlin visits Moscow 22-23 January and Tbilisi 24-25 January.
Jan 19 2009 Opening of production at Volvo's factory in Kaluga
Jan 19 2009 New rules for labour immigration
On 15 December the new Swedish rules for labour immigration was implemented due to a decision by the Swedish Parliament.
Jan 15 2009 The Swedish Ambassador delivered his letter of credence
Jan 12 2009 Sweden 2008 — green boom and Volvo gloom
Wasps were few and far between in Sweden in 2008. It’s important to savor the positive events. It was a rather gloomy 12 months for us Swedes — in the economy, in sports and in terms of the weather. But we were cheered by new discoveries about the Vikings and the high ranking of equal Swedish men.
Dec 11 2008 Steering Committee Meeting in Stockholm
Nov 25 2008 Introduction of Lars Norén's dramaturgy in Moscow 27 November – 7 December
In the end of November and beginning of December efforts are directed to introduce Lars Noréns dramaturgy in Moscow at the theatre “Shkola Dramaticheskovo Iskusstva” (ulitsa. Sretenka 19/27).
Nov 21 2008 The Swedish Riksdag passes the Treaty of Lisbon
Late on Thursday night the Swedish Riksdag passed the Treaty of Lisbon.
Nov 17 2008 Sweden's minister of justice Beatrice Ask to Moscow
18-20 November Sweden's minister of justice Beatrice Ask visited Moscow in order to discuss the cooperation between Sweden and Russia in the area of administration of juridical questions. During the visit Beatrice Ask met with her russian colleague Alexander Konovalov and with the leaders for Russia's ministry of internal affairs and with other public authoties concerned.
Nov 4 2008 Sweden’s Minister for Sustainable Development Andreas Carlgren to Moscow
On 14 November Sweden’s Minister for Sustainable Development Andreas Carlgren visited Moscow in order to take part in discussions with his colleague Jurij Trutjnev, Russia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Questions.
Oct 9 2008 Nobel Price 2008
First to be announced this week is the Nobel Price in Physiology or Medicine.
Oct 8 2008 Minister of Trade Ewa Björling to Russia
Oct 7 2008 Explore sweden.se
On the website sweden.se you may now listen to the latest Swedish hits in “Music Room”.
Oct 6 2008 New ambassador
The new ambassador, Tomas Bertelman, has now taken office at the Embassy of Sweden in Moscow.
Sep 30 2008 Young Swedish Fashion Designers in Moscow
24 October the exhibition “Swedish Fashion: Exploring a New Identity” (Шведская мода: Новый взгляд) opened at the Winzavod Moscow Contemporary Art Center (4-yi Syromjatnitjeskij pereulok, dom 1/8, str. 9). The exhibition runs until 23 November.
Sep 29 2008 Advertisement - Trainee placement
Trainee placement at the Embassy of Sweden in Moscow.
Sep 17 2008 The Swedish prime minister expresses his condolences
The Swedish prime minitster expresses his condolences on the airplane accident in Perm.

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