Welcome to our EU seminars in Almedalen on June 28, Kilgränd 1!

13.00 - 13.45 The Swedish EU Presidency - the most important progress and what happens in the fall?

Panelists: Annika Wäppling Korzinek, Head of the European Commission's Representation in Sweden, Louise Bengtsson, Researcher, Sieps, Jan Olsson, Ambassador, Prime Minister's Office

Moderator: Katarina Areskoug & Magnus Norman

For six months, Sweden has been in the driver's seat when the EU has dealt with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the climate issue, the digital transition, industrial policy and competitiveness issues, etc. In which areas has the Swedish EU Presidency played the greatest role and what happens in Brussels next? .

15-15.00 How does the EU deal with geopolitical tensions?

Panelists: Anna Wieslander, Director, Northern Europe, Atlantic Council, Jacob Hallberg, Head of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, PM Nilsson, Head of Climate, Environment, Urban and Rural Affairs, Timbro

Moderator: Katarina Areskoug & Magnus Norman

The EU's role as a geopolitical actor has become more important as geopolitical tensions between China and the US have increased and after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How can concepts such as strategic autonomy in the EU be balanced with defense policy interests in NATO and global value chains?

15.30-16.15 How can Sweden become a more central actor in Brussels?

Panelists: Erik Bergkvist, MEP, Socialdemokraterna, Urban Fundered, CEO, the Swedish Securities Markets Association, Oscar Wåglund Söderström, International Secretary and head of party office, Liberalerna

Moderator: Katarina Areskoug & Magnus Norman

In several policy areas, Sweden has recently voted no or abstained. How can Sweden become better at being involved in shaping EU policy at an early stage so that we don't have to vote no in the final stage of negotiations? What do we need to do differently?

16.15-17.00 Mingle - coffee and cake