The Government's EU work programme

The Government attaches the utmost importance to work in the European Union. Sweden is to be at the heart of European cooperation and to drive forward Swedish priorities in an active and effective manner.

Since 1 July 2008, Sweden has been working in a 'trio' with France and the Czech Republic. These three countries have produced their own 18-month work programme for the period 1 July 2008 to 31 December 2009, with issues that may arise during that period.

In June 2009 the Government presented the work programme for the Swedish Presidency of the EU.