How will the Swedish Presidency take the EU defence policy further?
One of the EU objectives is to work for international peace and security. Consequently, the EU is cooperating in various ways in this area, including the capacity to implement joint operations, both military and civilian.
The Swedish Presidency will continue to develop the EU crisis management capability.
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A functional defence - with a substantially strengthened defence capability
Sweden's defence must be well-prepared to be able to defend this country and to contribute to stability in the surrounding world. This requires a defence system that is adapted to today's threats and to the rapid sequences of events in which conflicts can arise and be determined. It requires a functional, available and flexible defence. For this reason, the Government is now setting a new direction for the Swedish defence system with a substantially strengthened defence capability.
New supreme commander appointed today
Lieutenant General Sverker Göranson of the Armed Forces was today appointed new Supreme Commander by the Government. He will take up his new position on the 25th of March.Photo:Försvarsmakten
- Sweden strengthens its presence in Afghanistan 13 November 2008
- Sweden nominates the Supreme Commander General Håkan Syrén as next Chairman of the EU Military Committee 27 October 2008
- Peace of the grave at the Estonia must be respected 15 October 2008
- Minister for Defence Sten Tolgfors comments on Defence Commission report 13 June 2008
Areas of responsibility
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