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    The Scandinavian country, which like the Czech Republic is not a member of the eurozone, nonetheless aims to restore confidence in the financial markets by establishing “a European body to supervise stability.” "We need to work in a more coordinated and cross-border way for supervision" Reinfeldt said. Sweden also plans to “lay the foundations for a new growth and employment strategy” to help the millions of unemployed Europeans, according to its work programme. Full Article at China Post
    We need to work in a more coordinated and cross-border way for supervision
    Fredrik Reinfeldt – Fredrik Reinfeldt SOURCE: China Post 5 months ago
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Sweden takes over EU presidency, focus on economy, climate change
  1. We need a global answer to this global problem
    SOURCE: China Post 5 months ago
  2. The financial crisis and climate change, with the preparation of the Copenhagen conference, will be our main priorities
    Fredrik Reinfeldt – Fredrik Reinfeldt SOURCE: China Post 5 months ago

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