by Julia Bergsten | May 25, 2026 | Engelska nyheter, English
When Europaforum Northern Sweden met in Kiruna on 7–8 May 2026, the meeting concluded with the adoption of a new policy statement, the Kiruna Declaration 4.0. This marks an important milestone in strengthening northern Sweden’s voice within the...
by Sara Stylbäck Vesa | May 13, 2026 | Engelska nyheter
How should the EU’s next budget address both crises and long-term needs? What is needed to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness – whilst also making room for sparsely populated regions? And how will security, the Arctic and the green transition shape the future of...
by Linda Henriksson | Apr 23, 2026 | Engelska nyheter
Europaforum Northern Sweden welcomes the ongoing work on an updated EU Arctic strategy. At a time of growing geopolitical tensions and increasing demands for security, resilience and strategic autonomy, the European Arctic must be given a clearer place in EU policy....
by Jörgen Boström | Apr 1, 2026 | Engelska nyheter
Europaforum Northern Sweden (EFNS) has issued a new position on the European Commission’s proposed European Competitiveness Fund (ECF). The statement responds to the Commission’s legislative proposal and emphasizes the need to strengthen opportunities for small...
by Linda Henriksson | Mar 30, 2026 | Engelska nyheter
The aim of the European Grids Package is to strengthen Europe’s energy system. Europaforum Northern Sweden supports this ambition but argues that the current proposal risks centralising decision-making in the field of energy policy. Decisions should be taken closer to...
by Linda Henriksson | Dec 16, 2025 | Engelska nyheter
EU parliamentarian Sofie Eriksson discussed risks and opportunities with Anders Öberg, chairman of the regional board in Norrbotten. The EU’s new budget, governance and transition policy will have a direct impact on northern Sweden. But how is still a topic for...
