Stockholm China Forum
On 17-18 January, the Stockholm China Forum will hold its sixth meeting for transatlantic dialogue on and with China. Climate change after Copenhagen, the global economic recovery and China's security policy are some of the main issues that will be discussed at the meeting.
- I foresee a growing pressure on China to revalue its currency and a risk that the US will strive to maintain a weak dollar, says Bruce Stokes.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt to take part in seminar on relations between East and West
On 14 January, Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt will travel to Vilnius to take part in an informal seminar on relations between the United States, the EU, Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
Carl Bildt handed over Presidency of the EU to Spain
"The Presidency is not only moving from my country in the north to your country here in southern Europe, it is also moving from one era of European integration to a new one. The Treaty of Lisbon has now entered fully into force," observed Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt as he formally handed over the Presidency of the EU to Spain on Friday.
Carl Bildt and Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Don't discount Europe's commitment to Afghanistan
In a joint article in the Friday 8 January 2010 edition of the Washington Post, Carl Bildt and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen describe the contribution the European Union is making in Afghanistan and write that it should not be undervalued by the United States.
EU Common Foreign and Security Policy during the Swedish Presidency
The final Council meeting has been concluded and the priority issues have come to a conclusion. It is almost time for Spain to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. Below, there is a summary of the results achieved in EUs Common Foreign and Security Policy during the Swedish Presidency.
Ewa Björling positive after meeting with GCC Secretary-General
After the meeting with the GCC Secretary-General Abdulrahman Bin Hamad al-Attiyah, Minister for Trade Ewa Björling stated that the agreement is within reach.
Sweden to open trade office in Iraq
The Government today decided that Sweden will open a trade office in Baghdad. The office will be run by the Swedish Trade Council and will open soon.
Freedom of expression is being limited in Ethiopia
"Free and independent media are one of the cornerstones of a democratic society. It is particularly important that the media are allowed to conduct their business freely and that people are allowed to take part in an open debate ahead of the upcoming elections in Ethiopia next year," says Ms Carlsson.
Opening up development cooperation
Modernity, effectiveness and transparency. This is what Gunilla Carlsson called for when she launched the debate on fresh thinking, transparency and participation in development cooperation earlier in the autumn. "Today I wanted to expose some of the shortcomings in Swedish development cooperation; we are the best, but we can be better!", Ms Carlsson said during the seminar.
Ewa Björling to host meeting with New Zealand
A ministerial Troika between the EU and New Zealand will be held today. These meetings with New Zealand take place twice a year. The EU and New Zealand's Joint Declaration will be considered during the meeting, and the possibilities of increased cooperation will be explored.
