Sweden set to take over EU presidency

Deutsche Welle 5 months ago

Much of Brussels will breathe a sigh of relief when Sweden is officially handed the European Union presidency on Wednesday. Full Article at Deutsche Welle

Sweden opens EU presidency with focus on Iran, climate (Lead)
5 months ago

Stockholm, July 1 (DPA) Iran, climate talks, global economic crisis and the unexpected resignation of Croatia’s Prime Minister Ivo Sanader were topics occupying diplomatic circles Wednesday, as Sweden took over the rotating presidency of the European... Full Article at Sindh Today
Challenges Loom for Sweden’s E.U. Presidency
5 months ago

STOCKHOLM — The last time Sweden ran the European Union, eight years ago, its reign was a mostly quiet one, memorable only for a riot that marred a summit in Gothenburg. Full Article at The New York Times
UN reforms, crisis on India-EU summit radar
5 months ago

New Delhi: The India-EU summit to be held in New Delhi on November 6 will focus on several areas including UN reforms, global financial meltdown, trade, climate change and terrorism. Full Article at Expressindia.com
Greens won't cheer when Swedes take over EU presidency from the Czechs
5 months ago

You would think environmentalists would be thrilled at the prospect of Sweden taking over the EU presidency on Wednesday from the Czech Republic. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited