Brussels, February 22, 2024. In an important meeting at the heart of the European Union, President von der Leyen welcomed Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, emphasizing the importance of their discussions. The President expressed her gratitude by saying: “It is a great pleasure to welcome you here, Mr Prime Minister, dear Ulf, to the heart of the European Union. We will certainly have a lot to discuss. Thank you very much for taking the time to meet you here.
One of the key topics on the agenda was unwavering support for Ukraine. President von der Leyen congratulated Prime Minister Kristersson on Sweden’s recent announcement of a major military support program for Ukraine, valued at €710 million. She acknowledged Sweden’s unwavering support for Ukraine, saying: “From the very beginning, you have been a strong supporter of Ukraine and thank you for that. »
The discussion also focused on the theme of defense, with a focus on strengthening European defense capabilities. President von der Leyen stressed the importance of European involvement in defense, saying: “European citizens want more Europe in defense.” She highlighted the future European defense industrial strategy and welcomed Prime Minister Kristersson’s ideas, emphasizing Sweden’s strong defense industrial base and its path towards NATO membership.
Addressing the pressing issue of climate change, the two leaders discussed strategies to combat climate change and ensure economic competitiveness. President von der Leyen highlighted the importance of meeting climate goals and moving to a clean and circular economy. She highlighted the need to focus not only on the “what”, but also on the “how” to achieve these goals, emphasizing the importance of improving economic competitiveness while pursuing environmental sustainability.
With a packed agenda including support for Ukraine, defense cooperation and climate action, the European Union-Sweden meeting promises to pave the way for stronger collaboration and goals shared in the areas of safety and sustainability.
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