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Northern Sweden belongs to the most innovative regions of Europe. 

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27 Feb 2023

Swedish regions unify for a sustainable pharmaceutical legislation in Europe

Swedish regions, including the four northernmost regions of Sweden, unify with a key message – The new European pharmaceutical legislation needs an increased focus on factors strengthening patient access to relevant treatment options.

The citizens' EU
08 Feb 2023

Kiruna in the spotlight during the Swedish EU presidency inauguration

On January 12–13, Europe's eyes turned north when the Swedish government and the European Commission gathered in the north Swedish town of Kiruna for the formal inauguration of the Swedish presidency of the Council of the European Union. By inviting the EU Commission to Kiruna, the government had the opportunity to show a taste of what Sweden has to offer the EU and the rest of the world - as a forerunner in the green industrial transition and a leader in innovative technology, combined with magnificent and resource-rich nature. In connection with the EU Commission's visit, Swedish mining giant LKAB unveiled the news that Europe's largest supply of rare earth metals was discovered in Kiruna. Esrange Spaceport - was inaugurated as the EU mainland's first facility for launching satellites. North Sweden was on site in Kiruna to cover these historic and eventful days.

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16 Dec 2022

Curious on Kiruna: North Sweden’s networking event ahead of the Swedish Presidency

In the spring of 2023, Sweden holds the presidency of the Council of the EU and the inauguration will take place in Kiruna in northern Sweden – one of the most remote settlements of the EU. North Sweden European Office invited the EU journalists that are going to cover the European Commission's visit to Kiruna to a “Curious on Kiruna’’ event, with stakeholders from northern Sweden who them an introduction to northern Sweden and what the regions has to offer the green and digital transition. The event was a success with noteworthy media from all over Europe who wanted to know more about northern Sweden.

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