Events | sweden

International Affairs

Sweden has worked hard to maintain as both a neutral nation and a country open for migration. It has a Development Cooperation aimed at help developing countries with demands and the reduction of poverty. Also, Sweden has international relations with the European Union, the Middle East, the United States, along with others.

Environmental Event

Sweden has many environmental groups such as the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) and the Stockholm Environmental Institute (SEI) they are research institutes that work in environmental sustainability projects. Sweden is very serious on environmental policies, finding new ways to use energy through renewable resources.

Current Events

Politics

Throughout recent history, Sweden has become a major refugee site for immigrants around the world. According to the Swedish government, Sweden has a very flexible policy for migrants recruiting for jobs. The majority of Swedes tolerate diversity. However, ther is an increasing minority who is xenophobic.

Economy

In recent years, Sweden's National Bank, the Riksbank , has been suffering an economic recession. After the Global Economic Crisis in 2008, inflation increased. Sweden was able to recover, but it's unemployment was at 8.2% and its inflation rate was at 1.1%. The bank attempted to tighten its policies, but it didn't stop the inflation and unemplyment. Nowadays, Sweden is still struggling, although it is predicted that there will be a GDP increase of 3.3% by this year.

Outlook

With panoramic sceneries, family holidays, fascinating culture, Sweden seems like a likeable place to visit. With an environmental care, neutral political views, and a decent economy, who wouldn't visit it? However, unless Sweden fixes its "decent" economy, this Scandinavian paradise could possibly sink like other European Countries.