Communications Secretariat for Sweden's EU Presidency 2009 (COM-09)
The Government sees the Presidency as a unique opportunity to increase interest in the EU in Sweden and show how EU issues affect people's day-to-day lives. The Government Offices have therefore created a special secretariat to coordinate communications during the Presidency.
Director Kristina Zetterström
These communication activities will help ensure an effective and successful Presidency. They will also increase awareness of the Government's EU activities, encourage dialogue on the issues and show the connection between the EU and people's day-to-day lives. This also involves demonstrating the advantages of EU membership in Sweden and projecting a positive image of Sweden in the EU, and of the Swedish Presidency in other countries.
The organisation of COM-09
The Secretariat consists of five projects:
- Information and dialogue Coordinates dialogue and information activities with civil society and in meeting locations.
- Internal communication Responsible for internal information and ensuring effective information channels within the Government Offices.
- Culture and events Responsible for the Government's cultural activities and events in Sweden and abroad during the Presidency. Also responsible for encouraging and coordinating the activities of other cultural institutions.
- Media Coordinates the Government's media activities in the run up to and during the Presidency.
- Visual identity and website Produces and is responsible for the graphic profile, including the logo and Presidency website.
