Permanent Representative of Sweden to the European Union
| Permanent Representative of Sweden to the European Union | |
|---|---|
since August 2023 | |
| Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union | |
| Style | His or Her Excellency (formal) Mr. or Madam Ambassador (informal) |
| Member of | Committee of Permanent Representatives |
| Reports to | Minister for Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Square de Meeûs 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Appointer | Government of Sweden |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Precursor | Permanent Representative to the ECSC/EC |
| Formation | 1994 |
| First holder | Frank Belfrage |
| Deputy | Deputy Permanent Representative |
| Website | www |
The Permanent Representative of Sweden to the European Union is Sweden’s top diplomat to the EU, serving as head of the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium. This position holds the rank of ambassador and plays a central role in shaping and advancing Sweden’s interests within the EU institutions. The permanent representative works closely with Swedish government ministries and other member states to coordinate policies, negotiate legislation, and represent Sweden in high-level EU meetings, including the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER).
Sweden’s engagement with the EU has evolved significantly over the decades, beginning long before its formal accession. The history of the permanent representative’s role stretches back to Sweden’s early diplomatic relations with the EU’s precursors in the 1950s, through to the country's full membership in 1995.