Embassy of Sweden in the UK

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🇪🇺 Joining the EU three decades ago has given Sweden a seat at the table in the world of global politics. More influence, more impact.

For Swedes, the membership has meant freedom and opportunities to live, work, study and explore the whole of the EU.

Happy Europe Day! ⭐️💙

Last week we were honoured to welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Renate of Sweden to the Royal Society as we hosted the UK - Sweden Life Sciences Symposium. @swedeninuk.bsky.social

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs participates in NATO meeting.

Quote from Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs: "It is in Europe's interest to take greater responsibility for its own security and we are prepared to take on that responsibility."

Today, the NATO flag was raised in Stockholm to mark NATO Day. Meanwhile, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is participating in the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting in Brussels, which concludes today.

#WeareNATO

Journalists Peter Pomerantsev and Martin Gelin at the Swedish Ambassadors Residence, sitting down for a fireside chat, discussing and laughing.

A big thank you to Peter Pomerantsev and Martin Gelin for joining us for a captivating fireside chat, discussing the role of cultural industries in bridging divides caused by propaganda, as well as the importance of government support - free from content interference - for the arts.

Swedish minister Benjamin Dousa at press conference about how Sweden is increasing its civil support to Ukraine.

Benjamin Dousa presented Sweden’s largest civil support package yet to Ukraine – over SEK 1.4 billion in assistance.

“The support will make a real difference to many Ukrainians,” says @‌Dousa.

Read more: Largest civilian support package for Ukraine announced - Government.se

#StandwithUkraine

Swedish Prime Minister at Sweden’s accession to NATO.

One year as an Ally – for a more secure Sweden and a stronger NATO.

At a time when we face a serious geopolitical situation, Sweden’s NATO membership is especially important. Together with our Allies and in a spirit of solidarity , Sweden is contributing to security and stability.

#WeAreNATO

Together for a just and lasting peace, together with Ukraine.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Kiev, Ukraine.

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson shared the following message when visiting Kiev:

"We stand by Ukraine's side - Ukraine is fighting also on behalf of other European democracies.

Sweden is among the largest contributors to Ukraine - out of solidarity, but ultimately, this concerns also Swedish security".

The photo shows Daria Navalnaya, Alexei Navalny's daughter, accepting the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for the Freedom of Thought for 2021 on his behalf. Credits: Mathieu CUGNOT © European Union 2021 - Source : EP

After the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death we honour his legacy and extend our condolences. Together with partners, Sweden and the UK have signed a joint statement emphasising that Russian authorities are ultimately responsible for his death.

Read more here: government.se/statements/2...

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