#StockholmBelarusConf begins today.

Focus will be on Belarus’s national identity in Europe today, its language and culture, human rights, democracy and the challenges facing Belarusians who are forced to live in exile.

More info: government.se/t/531118/en

“Sweden stands with the Belarusian people on the path to becoming an independent and democratic country as a member of the European family,” says Johan Forssell at the opening of #StockholmBelarusConf

Photo: Stina Gullander

On 21–22 May, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and SCEEUS are hosting a conference in Stockholm to strengthen the dialogue between Belarusian democratic forces living in exile. At the conference, Johan Forssell will announce that Sweden intends to donate SEK 5 million to the

Today we are taking the formal decision on using revenues from frozen Russian assets to provide much needed support to Ukraine and its people. This work was launched during the Swedish EU Presidency & demonstrates the EU’s strong support for Ukraine. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 Jessika Roswall at #GAC

Together with Tobias Billström, I write about the need to support those fighting for a free, democratic, and independent #Belarus . We are part of Europe, and our future lies within the European family.
altinget.se/artikel/tsikha…

Yesterday, Johan Forssell received World Bank Senior Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg and presented Sweden’s new Executive Director on the World Bank Boards of Directors.

By focusing on economic development, job creation and mobilising private capital, the World Bank plays a key

Today is the first day to vote for the EU-elections at the Embassy🗳️!
Make sure to bring your ID-card and the voting card.
More info: bit.ly/EUval2024
Welcome!

Reminder! The Embassy is closed on Whit Monday 20 May 2024.
Welcome back on 21 May 2024.

Today, the first 🇳🇱 translation of the 🇸🇪 classic Aniara is presented! Written by Harry Martinson, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature exactly fifty years ago. Translation: Anke van den Bremt & Anna Rottier.
Saturday May 18 in @De Doelen Rotterdam, 16-17:15

Welcome!

We don't accept homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. That's what we underscore today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOT . 🇸🇪 Minister Brandberg stresses the importance of this day.

🖇️: sweden.se/life/equality/…
#LoveIsLove

Imposant delegation from Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien, IVA for a #RoyalTecnologyMission to the 🇳🇱 innovation scene.

Together with 43 other countries, 🇸🇪 is a proud member of the coalition for equal rights, the #ERC . Today, on #IDAHOBIT day, we all stand up against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
ERC Statement: bit.ly/ERC_IDAHOBIT20…
Ambassador of Sweden to The Netherlands

Monday 20 May 2024 is Whit Monday, and the Embassy will be closed.
Enjoy a day off like the Swedes – outdoors!

I condemn today’s brutal attack on PM Fico. An attack on our democratic society.

My thoughts are with Robert and his family.

Sweden strongly condemns the recent attacks on UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem and a @UN convoy in Gaza. Israel must ensure the protection of @UN personnel who are delivering life-saving assistance to those in need. IHL must be respected. #NotATarget #Gaza

Meet cutting edge 🇸🇪 companies at #WorldHydrogenSummit2024 and #JoinSweden in the smart energy transition.

Business Sweden Vätgas Sverige RISE Nordion Energi Alfa Laval Vattenfall Group Vattenfall Nederland Atlas Copco Group SEC World Hydrogen Series
#SHDC #Hydrogen #PioneerthePossible

Zijne Majesteit Koning Carl XVI Gustaf van Zweden bracht, vergezeld door CTO van Ericsson Erik Ekudden, eerder vandaag een bezoek aan het House of Quantum als onderdeel van ‘The Royal Technology Mission’ aan Nederland. persberichten.com/persbericht/10… #persbericht # via Quantum Delta NL

Sweden and Germany have long enjoyed an innovation partnership. Today, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and I visited the Norrsken Foundation, which supports young growth companies in the green and digital transition.

Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz Norrsken

Together with Sweden, we are working on advancing the energy transition – with wind and hydrogen power. In addition we are expanding our innovation partnership on defense and space. Thank you for the invitation to Stockholm, SwedishPM!

Today, the heads of government of our four Nordic neighbours and I signed a joint declaration to facilitate Nordic competitiveness and growth and to increase our joint security.

➡️ government.se/press-releases…

Petteri Orpo Statsministeriet Jonas Gahr Støre Bjarni Benediktsson