Take Sweden over Presidency of the Council of European Union from the Czech Republic on Sunday, Scandinavian state grants a key Leadership and mediation role in Brussels over the next six months.
Sweden takes over Presidency at the time of the Federation facing Historic challenges, said Prime Minister Ulf Christerson in mid December.
in the current situation on for him websitecites the Ukraine war, and battle against Climate change and European competitiveness key issues that need to be dealt with. Sweden’s priorities are focus on “A greener, safer and freer Europe.”
Christerson and his cabinet are still relative unknown faces on stage of the European Union.
the conservative government it was just in office for about two and a half months, to replace it of Social Democrat Magdalena Anderson.
Christerson is first Swedish head of government since when work Carefully with The right-wing populist Swedish Democrats.
Populists are not in the governmentbut like second The most powerful parliamentarian force And the with more Seats from Christerson partyModerates, they still have a lot of power in Stockholm.
Despite the suspicions of the European Union of this is supporting partySwedish European Union Minister Jessica Roswall announced that she government “will give High priority for the European Union work. “
in foreign policySweden is expected to give Priority of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The state will prioritize continuation of military Economic support For Ukraine believes in the process of accession of Ukraine to the European Union should also be supported and more steps They are transferred to rebuild Country.
Stockholm also Keen to intensify communications with the countries concerned.
referring to the importance of The security situation in The Balkan countries declared that stability and security in Eastern Mediterranean in the European Union’s strategic interest.
Sweden also Believes that cooperation and relationships are mutually beneficial with Turkish is important for the strategic interests of the European Union.
Swedish governmentwhich advocates the preservation of transatlantic relations with The United States is strong, will also trying to direct its economic policies in the environment brought about by economic protectionism decisions of American administration that may negatively affect Europe countries.
The 27 members of The European Union rotates the presidency each six months.
