Sweden and the EU

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Turkey's EU membership is not a 'given': Swedish FM — 06 January 2013, 17:57 CET

Turkey's prospect of joining the European Union at the end of a lengthy process is not a certainty, Sweden's Foreign Minister Carl Bildt told AFP Sunday, saying efforts would have to be made by both Ankara and Brussels.

Swedish euro support below 10%: poll — 12 December 2012, 21:34 CET

Fewer than one in 10 Swedes want their country to join the eurozone, Statistics Sweden said Wednesday as it published a fresh opinion poll showing euro support remaining at record low levels.

Sweden probes how its arms ended up in Myanmar — 12 December 2012, 11:58 CET

Sweden's export control agency said Wednesday it was investigating how Swedish-made weapons ended up in the hands of Myanmar soldiers in breach of European Union sanctions.

Sweden unfazed about staying outside EU banking union — 11 December 2012, 21:13 CET

Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg on Tuesday warned that Sweden could stay outside a planned EU bank union, saying it would have only a limited financial impact on the country.

Swedish EU minister slams Commissioner-designate — 16 November 2012, 21:23 CET

Sweden's Minister for European Affairs, Birgitta Ohlsson, on Friday lashed out at Malta's European Commissioner designate Tonio Borg, describing his views on abortion and same-sex marriage as "terrible".

Swedish MEP says Malta's commissioner-designate a 'dinosaur' — 12 November 2012, 17:23 CET

A Swedish member of the European Parliament was Monday spearheading efforts to thwart the appointment of Malta's European Commissioner designate Tonio Borg because of his conservative views on women's rights.

Scandinavia seeks EU approval for SAS support: report — 09 November 2012, 14:15 CET

The three Scandinavian countries, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, have sought EU approval for guaranteeing new loans for SAS airline, the financial daily Dagens Industri reported on Friday.

Swedish PM brands EU budget 'unrealistic' — 30 October 2012, 16:03 CET

Sweden on Tuesday slammed the 2014-2020 European Union budget proposed by Cyprus, the EU's current rotating president, branding the draft "unrealistic" and arguing that it ignores the bloc's economic reality.

Swedish Match says EU bribes totalled EUR 60 million — 19 October 2012, 14:28 CET

Tobacco producer Swedish Match claimed Friday it was offered the opportunity to pay EUR 60 million thwart new EU tobacco legislation in a scandal that has cost Europe's top health official his job.

Germany, Sweden say don't rush EU bank supervision — 16 October 2012, 22:25 CET

The leaders of Germany and Sweden said Tuesday they agreed that the European Union should not rush into a new system to police the banking sector, calling for effectiveness over haste.

Israeli envoy to Sweden 'regrets' Iran comments — 15 October 2012, 19:28 CET

Israel's ambassador to Stockholm voiced regret Monday at an Israeli official's remark that Sweden would oppose stronger EU sanctions against Iran to protect a business deal, the Swedish government said.

Sweden summons Israeli ambassador on Iran newspaper story — 15 October 2012, 13:02 CET

Sweden's foreign ministry said it had summoned Israel's ambassador on Monday after an Israeli official was quoted as saying Stockholm would oppose more EU sanctions on Iran to protect a business deal.

Swedish minister advises Greece: quit euro — 13 October 2012, 00:24 CET

It would be better if Greece pulled out of the euro, Sweden's Finance Minister Anders Borg said in a radio interview Friday.

Syrians largest group of Swedish asylum seekers — 05 October 2012, 17:27 CET

Syrian refugees have become the largest group of asylum seekers in Sweden this year, according to data from the country's Migration Board.

Serbia again bans gay pride over security concerns — 03 October 2012, 22:05 CET

Serbia's prime minister on Wednesday banned a gay pride parade for the second year running, once again citing security concerns over ultra-nationalist threats and after the influential Serbian Orthodox Church condemned the event as a "parade of shame".

Kosovo PM rejects partition of northern region — 01 October 2012, 19:41 CET

Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci on Monday said there would be no partition of his country's northern, Serb-majority region.

Swine flu vaccine linked to child narcolepsy: EU watchdog — 21 September 2012, 21:40 CET

A swine flu vaccine used in 2009-10 is linked to a higher risk of the sleeping disorder narcolepsy in children and teens in Sweden and Finland, says the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Swedish central bank offers pessimistic outlook for eurozone — 18 September 2012, 17:40 CET

Swedish National Bank executives gave a dire outlook for the eurozone, saying that political leaders have yet to present any credible solutions for the crisis, minutes of the central bankers' meeting showed Tuesday.

ECB bank supervision plans 'unacceptable': Sweden — 15 September 2012, 20:16 CET

Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg on Saturday dismissed as "completely unacceptable" European Union moves to place banks across the bloc under the supervision of the European Central Bank.

Euro crisis to worsen, Greece could exit euro: Sweden's Borg — 08 September 2012, 21:36 CET

The eurozone crisis will get worse before it gets better and Greece could exit the single currency bloc within a year, Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg said in an interview on Saturday.

Poland, Sweden urge fair Georgia vote — 05 September 2012, 17:03 CET

The foreign ministers of Poland and Sweden on Wednesday urged Georgia to improve standards at crucial parliamentary polls next month despite political tensions, warning that the EU was watching.

EU clears GKN takeover of Volvo aero engine unit — 03 September 2012, 18:12 CET

The European Commission on Monday cleared the takeover by British engineering group GKN of Volvo's aero engine division in a deal worth GBP 633 million (790 million euros).

Sweden: country overview — 26 July 2012, 14:07 CET

Aided by peace and neutrality for the whole of the 20th century, Sweden has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits. It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a skilled labor force.

Denmark and Sweden ratify EU fiscal pact — 31 May 2012, 16:50 CET

Parliaments in non-euro countries Denmark and Sweden have ratified the European Union's fiscal pact designed to strengthen the euro, as Ireland voted on it in a referendum Thursday.

EU approves Swedish scheme supporting newspapers — 20 July 2010, 23:05 CET

The European Commission has concluded that a changed regime to support newspapers in Sweden is now in line under EU state aid rules.