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The Swedish Presidency of the European Union

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Jul 1 2009

Today the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins

The European Union is facing a crucial period. The Swedish Presidency will be characterised by challenge, but we are ready to take on the challenge.

Our vision is a strong and effective Europe where focus is on the common responsibility to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our ambition is to conduct an open, responsive and results-oriented Presidency. The two main priorities and the most important challenges for the presidency are the economy and employment and the climate – issues that affect each and every citizen of the EU and the rest of the world.

We also have other important challenges ahead of us, including continued efforts to strengthen the EU’s role as a global actor.

Read more about the Swedish Presidency of the European Union under Related files to the right.

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Nov 18 2009 The fall of the Berlin Wall
November 9, the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was celebrated at the al-Hussein Cultural Centre in Amman. The evening started with a reception given by the German Ambassador, which was followed by speeches by the German, Swedish and Hungarian Ambassador, as well as by the head of the French cultural centre Le Centre and Chargé d’Affaires of the EC delegation. A short documentary of the rise and fall of the Berlin wall was screened after this.
Nov 10 2009 EU - Jordanian conference on Climate Change "Way to Copenhagen" 8 November
The the Embassy of Sweden (acting as the Presidency of the European Union), in partnership with the Jordanian Ministry of Environment, the European Commission and the Jordan Europe Business Association (JEBA) arranged a conference "Way to Copenhagen” , on climate change at Colombia University Middle East Research Center, on November 8th.
Nov 8 2009 EU Ambassadors meets Jordans Foreign Minister
Thursday 5th November the Ambassador of Sweden hosted a lunch for HE Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and EU Heads of Missions to Jordan.
Nov 8 2009 Preparing for the challenge of global warming
The Swedish and Jordanian ministers of Environment have written a joint article calling for global action to address the issue of climate change.
Nov 3 2009 Swedish passports for children
Regarding passports for young children (under 5 years) the Embassy recommends that you make an appointment in advance since these matters usually takes longer time and there is a risk you might have to wait during ordinary consular hours.
Nov 3 2009 European Film Festival
On Sunday 1 November the annual European Film Festival was launched. In the capacity as EU-President, the Swedish Embassy in Amman has had a major role in the arrangements of the festival.
Nov 3 2009 Conference on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society
On November 1st the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) and the Swedish EU Presidency in Amman, in cooperation with the European Commission, arranged a conference on "Strengthening the Role of Women in Society". The conference took place under the patronage of HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal.
Oct 28 2009 Jordanian-European conference on strengthening the role of women in society
On Sunday, November 1st, the Embassy of Sweden (as Presidency of the EU) is arranging a conference together with the Jordanian National Commission for Women.
Oct 28 2009 EU Jordan cooperation on climate change
Jordan and the EU share strategic partnership on environmental reform. During the last five years this cooperation has developed, a lot has been achieved and the efforts continue to be exerted on multiple levels.
Oct 28 2009 EU - Jordan dialogue
The EU Heads of Missions in Jordan met on Tuesday 27 October with Prime Minister Nader Dahabi and the Jordanian Ministers of Planning & International Cooperation, Trade & Industry, and Finance.
Oct 25 2009 European Development Days
The European Development Days 22-24 October in Stockholm
Oct 20 2009 The Embassy of Sweden takes part in the Annual Diplomatic Bazaar
Diplomatic missions from 63 countries turned up October 10 at Amman Exhibitions Park, ready to sell handicrafts, textiles and national cuisines for the support of a good cause and the opportunity to display their countries’ special products.
Oct 7 2009 Booking system will be introduced for visas, work and residence permits
As of October 18, 2009 the Embassy of Sweden in Amman will introduce a booking system for visa and work- and residence permits in Sweden.
Oct 6 2009 Swedish Trade Council arranging important conference in Abu Dhabi 7-8 December
The flagship event of the Swedish Trade Council in Middle East “Middle East Summit 2009” is your bridge to accessing leading growth markets in the region. 2009 years conference will circulate the topics of growth, sustainability and new business opportunities.
Sep 16 2009 The start of the new parliamentary working year
The new parliamentary working year started on Tuesday with the opening of the 2009/10 Riksdag session.
Sep 10 2009 Visit by Sida's Director General
Anders Nordström, Director General for Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), is currently visiting the Middle East.
Jul 7 2009 The Swedish Institute Young Leaders Visitors Program 2009
The Swedish Institute (SI) Young Leaders Visitors Program is an intercultural leadership program with focus on social media as a tool for global dialogue, social mobilization and positive change. The program invites young influential and talented opinion makers who are actively working for social change in their respective countries.
Jul 6 2009 Visit to Sweden 22-23 June by HM King Abdallah II
HM King Abdullah visited Sweden on 22-23 June and held two separate meetings with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt.
Jul 6 2009 Jordanian Minister of Environment in Sweden
HE the Minister of Environment, Mr Khaled Irani payed a visit to Sweden on 22 June.
Jul 6 2009 Jordanian Minister of Political Development in Sweden
HE the Minister of Political Development, Mr Musa Maaytah payed a visit to Sweden on 18 June.
Jul 6 2009 EMPA meeting in Amman
At a meeting in Amman on 4 July 2009 under the Presidency of the Jordanian House of Representatives, the Bureau of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (EMPA) reaffirmed its determination to actively contribute through parliamentary channels to the reaching of a lasting and comprehensive peace solution in the Middle East under the auspices of the international community.
Jul 5 2009 Trade with Jordan
The Business Anti-Corruption Portal provides information for small and medium sized companies operating in emerging markets and developing countries.
Jun 29 2009 Sweden's environment agenda
Sweden's environment agenda for the Presidency presented to EU environment ministers
Jun 22 2009 Swedish Minister of Trade in Amman
The minister of Trade, Ewa Björling, visited Amman 14-16 June.
Jun 14 2009 Visit to Jordan by Swedish Minister of Trade
Today, 14 June, HE the Swedish Minister of Trade, Ewa Björling, will arrive in Jordan for an official visit. She will be accompanied by a trade delegation.
Jun 10 2009 Sweden takes on the challenge - Fredrik Reinfeldt on Sweden's priorities for the EU Presidency
On June 9th the Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented the Sweden's priorities for the EU Presidency at a seminar at CEPS, the Centre for European Policy Studies, in Brussels.
Jun 3 2009 Swedish Presidency of the EU
In just a month time Sweden will take over the Presidency of the European Union.
Jun 2 2009 Visit by the Swedish Migration and Asylum Minister
The Swedish Migration and Asylum Minister, Mr. Tobias Billström visited Jordan 18-20 May. The main purpose of Mr. Billström’s visit to Jordan was to follow the field work of a Swedish resettlement mission in Jordan, conducting interviews with Iraqis residing in Amman.
Jun 2 2009 International Women's Forum
On May 27, International Women's Forum (IWF) Jordan arranged a seminar, with speeches by Professor Hassan Nafaa, Secretary General of Arab Thought Forum, and Ambassador of Sweden, Charlotta Sparre.
May 31 2009 Midsummer celebration
The Jordan Scandinavian Friendship Association celebrates Midsummer the traditional Swedish way on Friday, June 19, in the Scandinavian Forest.
May 21 2009 Young Jordanian musician in Stockholm
On May 16-17 an international center for music and choirs was inaugurated in "Skeppsholmskyrkan", a church in central Stockholm.
May 20 2009 Vacancy Announcement - National Programme Officer
The Embassy of Sweden in Amman is currently recruiting a regional Programme Officer for the development cooperation areas of sustainable use of water resources and democratic governance.
May 18 2009 Climate Commission: Rapid action now to address climate change
On June 14, Gunilla Carlsson, who has led the work of the International Commission on Climate Change and Development, presented the Commission's final report to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York.
May 14 2009 Visit by Sweden's Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy
Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy, Mr. Tobias Billström, will visit Jordan 18-20 May. The purpose of the visit is to follow the fieldwork of the Swedish Migration Board.
May 14 2009 Children's Books without Borders
A project to Promote Children's Reading and Children's Literature
May 13 2009 Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window
The Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window for Jordan, Syria and Lebanon is a programme to facilitate a unique mobility and scholarship networking between 20 prestigious universities throughout Europe and the Middle East, including 5 universities in Jordan.
May 11 2009 Foreign Minister Carl Bildt in Washington
During a visit to Washington last week Foreign Minister Carl Bildt gave a speech at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
May 7 2009 Carl Bildt's Washington visit
On Tuesday 5 May, Carl Bildt met Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington DC.
May 7 2009 Swedish Trade Council report on business opportunities in Jordan
On assignment by the Embassy, the Swedish Trade Council has produced a sector analysis covering the a number of potentially interesting sectors in Jordan: Construction, Telecommunication, Health and Pharma and Environmental Technology Sectors.
Apr 29 2009 Children's Books without Borders
A project to Promote Children's Reading and Children's Literature
Apr 22 2009 Fingerprints in passports
From 28 June, 2009, all passports issued by EU-states should contain fingerprints of two fingers. The fingerprints will be stored in the microchip of the passport.
Apr 9 2009 Scientific Day at University of Jordan in collaboration with the Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University
On 7 April, the Embassy participated at the inauguration of a Scientific Day organized by the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Jordan, entitled "Dissemination of Nursing Research Findings: A Call for Better Utilization".
Apr 8 2009 Swedish participation in Euro-Jordanian Renewable Energy Conference and Expo (EJREC)
Over 300 delegated participated in the Euro-Jordanian Renewable Energy Conference and Expo (EJREC), which was arranged by JEBA (Jordanian European Business Association), in Amman 1-2 April.
Apr 8 2009 University of Lund visits Jordan
Last week a delegation from the University of Lund visited Jordan for discussion with Jordanian counterparts on how to further enhance the cooperation within the framework of the Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window, a scholarship and mobility programme.
Apr 8 2009 Seminar at the Swedish Institute in Alexandria, for young leaders from the Middle East
Relations between the MENA region (the Middle East/Northern Africa) and the Western world have been affected by the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Apr 8 2009 Exhibition on Children's Books
Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Rym Ali, an exhibition of Children's Books will take place at the Children's Museum, 30 April - 4 May
Mar 31 2009 Swedish Children's Literary Award goes to the West Bank and Gaza
The Tamer Institute for Community Education has been awarded the 2009 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA). The Institute promotes reading among children and young people on the West Bank and Gaza.
Mar 30 2009 Swedish funding for the ”Good Water Neighbours” project
Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has approved funding of SEK 6 million (approximately € 560,000) for the project “Good Water Neighbours (GWN)”, which is implemented by the NGO Friends of the Earth Middle East.
Jan 7 2009 Carl Bildt in Amman
Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt visited Amman on January 6 together with the Foreign Minister Karl Schwarzenberg of the Czech Republic and Benita Ferrero-Waldner, European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy.
Jan 6 2009 New rules for labour immigration
On 15 December 2008 the new Swedish rules for labour immigration were implemented after a decision by the Swedish Parliament.
Dec 21 2008 Water from Red Sea to Dead Sea
Swedish funding for the Red Sea - Dead Sea Water Conveyance Study
Sep 29 2008 Changes in the visa section
There will be some changes in the visiting hours for visa applications and residence & work permits effective as of October 5th, 2008.
Sep 29 2008 New Ambassador
In the beginning of September Ms. Charlotta Sparre started her duties as the new Swedish Ambassador to Jordan.
May 12 2008 Iraqi citizens need entry visa to Jordan as of May 1 st
Starting on the first of May this year, Iraqis who wish to enter Jordan will need a visa issued in advance.
Sep 9 2007 Welcome to the Embassy of Sweden in Amman, Jordan
The Swedish Embassy in Jordan was opened in 1981. The first Swedish ambassador was officially accredited to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1981 and the first Ambassador based in Amman was appointed in 1986. Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia paid a state visit to Jordan in 1989.

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