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Sweden tops EU list of innovative countries! 🇸🇪🇪🇺 The European Commission’s annual European Innovation Scoreboard ranks Sweden as the EU’s most innovative country in 2026. Sweden’s strengths include access to a highly educated workforce, private sector investment in innovation, and exports of high-tech and knowledge-intensive goods and services. A tip of the hat to Swedish innovation! 🌟 Read the full report here: #european-innovation-scoreboard-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/statistics/per…

The EU today adopted its largest cyber sanctions package ever and exposed malicious actors within the Russian cyber ecosystem, including the FSB. Sweden and the EU will continue to deter and respond to Russia’s threats to the EU and its Member states. consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

On 13 July, EU foreign affairs ministers are gathering in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council #FAC. Ministers will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the EU’s strategic approach to the Black Sea region. HR/VP @kajakallas is chairing the meeting. Read the full agenda here: link.europa.eu/pftdrfpt

Today, on the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, I wish to reiterate Sweden's sympathy and solidarity with the victims, survivors, families and friends grieving for their loved ones. As I visited Srebrenica on this day last year, I was reminded of the resilience and strength of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the solid bond between our countries. Let us strive for a peaceful and prosperous future together.

Appalled by findings in new OSCE Moscow Mechanism report on Russia's militarization and indoctrination of Ukrainian children. The mission of experts, invoked by Sweden together with 40 OSCE participating States, finds that Russia applies a systematic policy of erasing the Ukrainian identity of children and concludes that Russia has committed serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Russia must immediately cease all practices of indoctrination and militarization and ensure the safe return of all unlawfully deported and forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. Those responsible for these crimes must, and will, be held accountable.

Today: presentation of @OSCE #MoscowMechanism expert report on Russia’s indoctrination & militarization of 🇺🇦children. It finds that🇷🇺applies systematic policy of erasing 🇺🇦 identity of children. 🇷🇺must ensure immediate safe return of all deported & forcibly transferred children.

The IOC's decision on Russia's future participation in the Olympics is deplorable. The organisation is wilfully turning a blind eye to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and intensified Russian attacks on civilian targets. This is the time to increase pressure on Russia, not to make excuses for its war.

Pleased to welcome France’s contribution to @Nato Forward Land Forces Finland. A key addition to Allied security in the High North. Together we are committed to a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO. @emmanuelMacron @alexstubb ➡️ regeringen.se/uttalanden/202…

Russian strikes on Kyiv last week destroyed a Red Cross main storage facility containing more than EUR 1.5 million worth of humanitarian aid according to the Swedish Red Cross, depriving civilians of vital, lifesaving assistance. Attacks directed against humanitarian facilities are unacceptable and in blatant violation of International Humanitarian Law. Russia must be held accountable.

Letter from the Defence Ministers of 🇸🇪 🇳🇱 🇩🇪 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇵🇱 🇱🇻 🇫🇮 🇱🇹 to EU Commissioner @KubiliusA and HRVP @kajakallas on the need for Ukraine to have full flexibility in using its €90 billion loan for its urgent military needs.

Important meeting on defence industry hosted by @SecRubio. There is an urgent need to turn defence investments into real NATO capabilities and ramp up transatlantic defence production. Lots to learn from Ukraine. Sweden is ready to contribute with our innovative defence companies.

Grateful for Sweden’s continued partnership and commitment to humanitarian action. Together, we are supporting families affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. @WFP_Nordics @SweMFA @SwedenUN_Rome

Pleased to see EU unity on sanctioning six Russian individuals complicit in the poisoning of Alexei Navalny with the lethal neurotoxin epibatidine. Sweden with partners will use every instrument at our disposal to ensure that Russia is held accountable for the use of chemical weapons and human rights abuses. regeringen.se/pressmeddeland…

Great news! I am proud that NATO has chosen the Swedish platform GlobalEye as the Alliance’s new platform for airborne early warning and control. GlobalEye will contribute greatly to core needs for our collective defense. Great for NATO and great day for Swedish jobs 🤝

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson are now in Ankara for the NATO Summit. Earlier this year, Sweden hosted the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Helsingborg, just two years after joining the Alliance. This was an opportunity for Sweden to show that through its NATO membership it has found its rightful home – and an opportunity for NATO to visit Sweden at home. The meeting in Helsingborg also set the tone for the NATO Summit in Ankara on 7–8 July. The agenda for the Summit includes the Allied countries’ commitments for a stronger NATO, a stronger defence industry and continued support to Ukraine. Sweden is taking its responsibility. We are making the necessary investments to build a stronger Europe and a stronger NATO together with other Allies.  #WeAreNATO #NATOSummit

Arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit. Our priorities are to reaffirm our defence commitment for a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO, to ramp-up defence industrial production and to ensure longterm and sustainable support for Ukraine. Sweden can be proud about its contributions to all those priorities.

The EU's Political and Security Committee (PSC) has concluded a visit to Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine. From high-level meetings to enduring a heavy aerial attack, the visit demonstrated the EU's steadfast solidarity with Ukraine and its people. PSC Ambassador Ingrid Ask represented Sweden as part of the delegation. 🇸🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦

Українські технології змінюють хід війни. Роберт «Мадяр» Бровді є прикладом того, як інновації, дані та високоточні удари швидко перетворюються на результати на полі бою. Наша🇸🇪 військова допомога Україні🇺🇦 водночас зміцнює нашу власну оборону й стримувальний потенціал НАТО.