Swedish Foreign Policy Stories Stories about Sweden and our foreign policy

Sweden aims to be one of the world’s first fossil-free societies through its new ambitious climate goal of net zero emissions by 2045.

To achieve this, all actors in society must work actively to reduce emissions. Collaboration between government, business and civil society is key.

Global warming poses considerable risks for societies around the world. Failing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could have profound consequences.

The cultural and creative industries are making an ever-increasing contribution to Swedish exports. At the same time, they play an important part in the modern image of Sweden. Did you know that Sweden is the world’s most successful exporter of chart music, in relation to GDP?

The European Commission’s European Innovation Scoreboard places Sweden in top place. Sweden also ranks ranks number one on the Forbes’ annual list of the Best Countries for Business.

We are proud to say that creativity is flourishing in Sweden.

Particular focus is on the safety of journalists, conditions for women journalists, the principle of public access to official documents, and source criticism as an answer to disinformation.

Freedom of expression may be something we take for granted here in Sweden, but it is a right that is increasingly being challenged. 

Throughout the world, women are neglected in terms of resources, representation and rights. This is the simple reason why we are pursuing a feminist foreign policy – with full force, around the world (The Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy).

Now, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has launched a handbook for Sweden’s feminist foreign policy. Get inspired!