Swedish Presidency of the EU

On 1 July 2009 Sweden took over the Presidency of the European Union. For half a year Sweden will lead the EU's work and be responsible for moving important EU issues forward.

A great deal of attention is given to environmental issues during the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers in autumn 2009. During its Presidency, Sweden will also represent the EU at the UN global conference of the parties in Copenhagen in December 2009, where a new climate agreement after the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012, is due to be concluded.

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EU and Jordan

The EU and Jordan has developed a close partenership with Jordan and is supporting Jordan's endeavour of modernisation and reform. You can find extensive information about the EU's relations with Jordan on the European Commissions website