SUCCESS IS ALWAYS-ordspråk

Romina Pourmokhtari
Dear Nordic friends, I’m very happy to have been asked to open today’s conference, arranged by KemI – The Swedish Chemicals Agency. This conference is also a priority of the Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. We have highlighted in the Work Programme for our Presidency that the Nordic countries must continue to be a strong and clear voice to promote effective solutions in international environmental and climate negotiations. We have also underlined that the Nordic countries for many years have successfully collaborated to minimize the risks to people and the environment caused by chemicals. There was comprehensive Nordic co-operation behind establishing the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants, as well as the Minamata Convention on mercury. Now, yet again, the Nordics are sticking together, and there is a considerable cooperative Nordic effort underway to promote an agreement in Korea, in November to start negotiations on a new legally binding international instrument for combatting plastic pollution. Today’s conference on substitution of PFAS shows yet another example of Nordic leadership. When it comes to controlling the large risks from hazardous substances today, at the European as well as at the global level, one of the most important challenges is a universal substitution of all PFAS. Although there is rather lively public debate on the issue of PFAS, I believe this issue, unfortunately, will only grow in the minds of most ordinary people who are gradually realizing what a mess we’ve gotten ourselves into. The heart-breaking fact is that a lot of lives will be affected by PFAS contamination. Sadly, a lot of people have high levels of PFAS in their bodies, and it is only a question of time before some of them will start experiencing health issues. We’ve only seen the beginning of the harms caused by PFAS, and we’ve only just begun addressing the issue. There is more to come, that’s for sure. The costs of inaction would be tremendous. In a socio-economic study commissioned by the Nordic Council and published in 2019, they were estimated to be between 52 and 84 billion Euros per year. Furthermore, the fact that PFAS are extremely persistent and therefore tend to exist “forever”, make them inherently unsuitable in a circular economy. That is why the European Union, in its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, has committed to a universal phase-out of PFAS. That is also why the Nordic society, once more, has taken a leading role in the phase-out of a group of hazardous substances. The co-operation between Danish, Norwegian and Swedish competent authorities to submit the dossier for a universal PFAS restriction under REACH, and the authorities’ on-going handling of the multitude of comments, is a brilliant example of this leading role. It is an achievement that I am very proud of as a Swedish and Nordic minister. Our common achievements will benefit not only the peoples of our Nordic countries, but all of Europe.There has been some criticism of the restriction process being slow and lacking transparency. I believe this criticism is unfair and misleading. It is primarily for the European Commission to provide the conditions for further regulation, and for businesses to work on solutions. The Nordic authorities are clearly doing their utmost to fulfil their part of the process. The Swedish government, fully supports the phase-out commitment of the Chemicals Strategy. We believe that restrictions at EU level is the most effective tool for phase-out in Europe and that they also will pave the way for phase-out at global level. We will do our utmost to make sure that the incoming European Commission fulfil this commitment. The efforts are already yielding results. Step by step, different groups of PFAS have been restricted. In 2023, for example, a restriction came into effect for the PFCA group, which consists of approximately 200 substances and is used in textiles and fire-fighting foam, among other things. In April 2024, the member states also voted through a ban on the group PFHxA, which is used, among other things, in materials in contact with food and in clothing. A proposal for a ban on all use of PFAS in firefighting foam is scheduled for discussion at the December meeting of the REACH committee. This conference will be at the core of the continuing road towards a universal phase-out. Authorities and business now need to share their knowledge and their experiences of detection, identification, and phase-out of PFAS, as you will be doing today. It is indeed encouraging to note that you will hear about the positive experiences from a wide range of sectors, ranging from textiles to consumer electronics. To the best of my knowledge, there are very few examples from the past, if any, where society has not been able to come up with alternative substances or techniques for substituting harmful substances in focus. On the contrary, feasible alternatives to hazardous substances have always been developed when strong legislative pressure has been combined with innovation efforts. I am therefore totally convinced that we will find solutions for the phase-out also of PFAS. The sharing of substitution experiences is also very much in line with the ambitions of our Nordic Presidency as regards competitiveness. The Nordic region should in our view continue to be a pioneer in a competitive and innovation-driven transition, both at home and by promoting Nordic green solutions in the rest of the world. Cooperation and exchange of experience, including methods and tools, within the Nordic business community, like it will be done within this conference, can strengthen our common competitiveness. Part of the programme of this conference is also about compliance testing and control, which is another key aspect in the phase-out of PFAS. There should, in my view, in principle be zero tolerance for non-compliance. This is a prerequisite for a level playing field. Companies that do not fulfil their responsibilities should face consequences. It will therefore be important that users and authorities share their experiences, like you will do today, with the aim of paving the way for rules that are possible to comply with as well as rules that are enforceable. I wish you a fruitful conference and good luck to all of us, working for a world free from PFAS! Thank you! (2 sep 2024, invigningstal vid den nordiska konferensen om PFAS-substitution i Stockholm den 2 september 2024)Romina PourmokhtariTalVälgörenhet
Ebba Busch
Thank you chairman, Damianos, the commission. If you give me three more minutes, I’ll tell you all the things I find great about the great package, but I hope the coffee is strong because I am here on a mission. I have five points to make today. And the first one is, we have done our homework. Like really. In Swedish you have a saying that is called “duktig flicka”, the good girl. Well, good girl is about to go bad I can tell you today. Because, we have created internal bidding zones. We are the largest per capita net exporter of clean energy and electricity in the EU. And our electricity is almost 100 percent fossil free. And despite these achievements we are now on the losing end. I mean. What signal does that send? That is simply unacceptable. Secondly, we have always been the EU:s and I would say, the commission's best friend, if I may say so. For decades and across all different government majorities we have been the EU:s main both cheerleader and fan club. All at once. But now I am asking for a favor. I need you to be our friend. And thirdly, and I have said it before, I am deeply concerned with the current direction of the EU Energy Policy, specifically when it comes to the great package. And I want to emphasize this because I think our situations differ from many others. And this is the reason why although we are alone with our situations, don't leave us alone in this. Thank you for part of that support, Czechia. Since we are best in class we also collect massive amounts of congestion revenues. This is my assignment today. These revenues arise for three principal reasons. One, we export the most per capita in the EU. This creates enormous flows of electricity. Two, when we export fossil free electricity it increases the power prices in southern Sweden primarily. Three, we are one of only three member states that have introduced national bidding zones. We are still waiting for our dear German friends but I know that is Germany's decision and it is not going to be our decision. This also of course also amplifies the congestion revenues that we have in Sweden. To put it in numbers. Last year the Swedish TSO collected 3 billion euros in congestional revenues. The vast majority of this, 75 percent, is all collected on internal bottlenecks, not through interconnectors. So I mean, come on! It is simply unacceptable that countries which lead the way are ultimately now heavy penalised for it. I also want to underline that we fear that the central scenario risks being yet another administrative obstacle for TSO:s to overcome. And these are hard red lines for us. Four. This is why, if the direction does not change, we are going to have to consider and reconsider Sweden's role in the Energy Union. I don't say this lightly. I am a warm, dedicated friend of the EU. But we will then have to investigate all viable national measures to protect Swedish citizens and companies. And this includes a moratorium for new connections to continental Europe and for renewal of existing interconnections. And we are prepared with harsher and further actions apart from that. Fifthly, we propose a different solution. The scope of how these revenues may be used must be broadened and that decision must be rest solely with the member states and their competent authorities. It is not a matter for EU legislation to determine. Looking forward I propose a new focus. Energy system planning must be as close to the energy consumption as possible and focus on where demand is. A bottom-up approach must be the guiding principle. Equally important is protection and resilience and to address the need for repairs. We have heard many of my colleagues ask for this as well. All member states must take their responsibility to phase out and replace fossil-based electricity production with fossil free. The chaos in the Middle East is once again a reminder of this before our electricity markets can be further integrated. Thank you. (17 mar 2026, vid energirådets möte i Bryssel den 16 mars 2026)Ebba BuschTalEU och energipolitik
Paulina Brandberg
Sweden aligns itself fully with the statement made earlier by the EU and the LGBTI Core Group. This CSW session takes us all back to Beijing in 1995 when the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted. Here we stand 30 years later, celebrating those who made it possible and honouring the transformative power of those global commitments for gender equality. Change has not happened by itself. It has been through the determined efforts of progressive governments across the world, a strong civil society, not least women’s organisations, as well as the power of multilateralism. I am happy to read about the progress made in the last five years highlighted in the report of the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. It is important not to lose sight of this, in a world that is so beset by challenges: in spite of it all, the world is a better place for most women and girls today compared to 1995. I say “most women and girls” because our thoughts today are with all those that are left behind. Women and girls living in extreme poverty, in conflict situations, humanitarian crisis or under violence and oppression. No conflict or war is gender neutral. Human rights must always be defended. International law applies to everyone, regardless of context. Those who stay silent, when faced with violence against women and children, cannot claim to stand up for human rights. In my own region, Ukrainian women courageously defend their own country and all of Europe – as soldiers, humanitarians, entrepreneurs and political leaders. At the same time, Russia uses sexual violence against women and girls of all ages, and a majority of those fleeing Russia’s aggression are women. My government’s top foreign policy priority is to support Ukraine. This includes holding Russia accountable for its crimes in and against Ukraine. It also includes support to women’s economic empowerment, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. When gender equality, women’s enjoyment of human rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights are under attack, I am proud that Sweden continues to stand up and push back. On February 6 this year, my Prime Minister decided that the Government Offices of Sweden shall include a gender equality perspective into ALL areas of policy making 2025-2029. The Swedish government is also currently preparing a proposal to introduce a provision on the right to abortion in the Constitution. By doing so it gives the right to abortion the status as a fundamental right. In Sweden, we are also committed to stop the exploitation of individuals in prostitution and trafficking for sexual purposes. The Swedish Government is committed to ensure equal rights and opportunities, and the full enjoyment of human rights of LGBTIQ-persons. Human rights are universal and apply to all, regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation, age, or other status. Gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights are priorities for Sweden’s development assistance. Sweden contributes to increased access to maternal health services, legal and safe abortion, comprehensive sexuality education and prevention of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence. I am proud to say that 2025, Sweden holds the Presidency of the UN Women Executive Board. We will work with the board to advance global gender equality efforts. Sweden will particularly highlight the importance of women’s economic empowerment. We need to defend the advancements already made on gender equality and keep pushing for progress. We also need to advance our position for groups in particularly vulnerable situations, such as women and girls with disabilities. All forms of sexual and gender-based violence, including domestic violence and ‘honour’-based violence and oppression, must be eliminated. Men and boys, in all their diversity, must engage in this work – as agents of change as well as beneficiaries of gender equality. To conclude, Sweden will remain a strong voice and actor for gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment. We will continue to support global initiatives aimed at creating better living conditions for women and girls living in poverty and under oppression. We will continue to support all women’s and girls’ full enjoyment of human rights. You can count on Sweden. Thank you for your attention! (17 mar 2025, vid högnivåmötet Commission on the Status of Women i New York den 12 mars 2025.)Paulina BrandbergTalTilltal och brev
Maks Chmerkovskiy
Ja. Nej, Dancing with the Stars är mitt jobb. Det har det alltid varit. Det ligger väldigt nära det jobb vi har som professionella sällskapsdansare utanför showen... Det är när man har ett ansvar för en annan persons medverkan. Visst? Så det är ett större ansvar än att bara vara ansvarig för sig själv. Och jag såg faktiskt inte programmet på det sättet... Mina misstag i Dancing with the Stars berodde på att jag inte följde den insikten. Jag utgick från att var och en skötte sitt. Att hon representerar sig själv och jag representerar mig själv. Så jag gjorde många saker till min egen nackdel för någon annans dans, du vet?… Här i The Traitors är du du, och jag får prata. Det är en annan sak. Jag uttrycker mig mycket verbalt och så [skrattar] när jag fick chansen, uttryckte många i rollistan utanför kamerorna att de inte förväntat sig att jag skulle vara så positiv och alla fina saker de sa, eftersom min persona från Dancing with the Stars var annorlunda. Så för mig var det en stor skillnad, du vet? Att jag fick bli känd som mig själv, snarare än som någons plus ett under tiden i Dancing with the Stars. Men är det dåligt? Nej, det är det inte. Dancing with the Stars ska handla om kändisen och deras resa i projektet. Och ur det perspektivet, om jag hade fått uppleva mina dagar i Dancing with the Stars igen [skrattar], så hade jag förmodligen gjort det annorlunda. Men det är därför jag gillade The Traitors och sådana saker, program av den sorten, för då får man veta vem jag egentligen är. (27 jul 2024, jämför sin roll i Dancing with the Stars med sin upplevelse i The Traitors.)Maks ChmerkovskiyDanskompetitioner
Mr. President, Mrs. Tharman, Your Excellencies, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, It is with great pleasure Her Majesty the Queen and I welcome the President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs. Tharman to the Royal Palace and Sweden. I recall with sincere appreciation my own State visit to Singapore in 2024. The warm hospitality and the strong ties between our countries that I witnessed first-hand, reinforced my conviction that Singapore and Sweden are valued friends. And that we share a firm commitment to a rules-based international order, science and innovation, and sustainability. Mr. President and Mrs. Tharman, As our countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations, this State visit is an opportunity to reflect on our close partnership. But also, to advance cooperation in areas that will shape our future. Resilient infrastructure is one such area. Strong and secure systems are essential. Together with artificial intelligence, it is a field where Sweden can learn a lot from Singapore’s experience. There are also significant opportunities in sustainable development. We are inspired by Singapore’s success in combining sustainable urban planning with growth and innovation. The transition to a sustainable economy requires efficient transport systems. Together, our expertise in logistics, automotive innovation and maritime trade can drive sustainable mobility and smarter transport solutions. Mr. President and Mrs. Tharman, The relationship between Singapore and Sweden has continued to make remarkable progress over the past six decades. It reflects a longstanding partnership founded on mutual respect, shared interests, and close cooperation. The Queen and I highly value the strong bonds between our countries. We look forward to building on this friendship and exploring new opportunities together. Once again – we wish you a warm welcome to Sweden! Thank you. (19 okt 2026, i ett pressuttalande i samband med statsbesök från Singapore på Kungl. Slottet i Stockholm.)H.M. KonungenTalKungahuset
Paulina Brandberg
Chairperson, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Member States of the LGBTI Core Group. The group is co-chaired by Argentina and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The UN LGBTI Core Group’s overarching goal is to work within the United Nations framework to ensure universal respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all individuals without distinction, regardless of their real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or sex characteristics, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons. Our particular focus is on protecting LGBTI persons from violence and discrimination. The members of the LGBTI Core Group stand firmly against any form of violence, discrimination, stigmatization and marginalization on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics. We recognize that to fully realize the mandate of the Commission on the Status of Women, the challenges faced by all LGBTI persons, including LBTI women, adolescents and girls must be addressed. The priority theme for the 68th session, "Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective," provides an opportunity for the international community to address the challenges faced by LBTI women and girls, who often experience multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization. LGBTI persons endure disproportionately high rates of sexual and gender-based violence, including harassment, stigma, inequality, and harmful social and cultural norms. They may contend with a lack of legal gender recognition or even face criminalization due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. The deeply rooted inequalities, stigmatization, and discrimination against LBTI women propels them into spirals of social exclusion, increasing their likelihood of living in poverty and of experiencing economic insecurity, including unemployment, underemployment, lower paid positions, and positions with limited or no benefits. By addressing poverty through a gender perspective, this session provides a critical platform to address the structural barriers that perpetuate discrimination and exclusion and to spotlight and redress the deeply rooted inequalities and economic disparities faced by LBTI women. Moreover, the focus on strengthening institutions and financing with a gender transformative approach aligns with the imperative to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure inclusive policies that respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of all women and girls, including LBTI women and girls, fostering a more equitable and empowered future for all, thus fulfilling the very notion of the 2030 Agenda of leaving no one behind. The Core Group recognizes the resilience of LBTI women human rights defenders and women’s civil society organizations and their role as key actors that contribute to implementing the 2030 Agenda and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting laws and policies that guarantee gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity and responding to the needs of those most impacted by structural inequality and gender injustice. Therefore, it is important that inclusive and locally-led feminist movements and women's rights organizations are supported to perform their essential roles. We call on all Member States and all relevant stakeholders to work together to guarantee labour standards that provide for decent work and gender equality for all workers, including LBTI women, equal pay for work of equal value, safe and healthy working conditions, freedom of association and the right to organize and bargain collectively, and freedom from violence, discrimination, and harassment in the world of work, including sexual and gender-based violence and harassment. We encourage Member States to promote social protection systems, public services, and sustainable infrastructure are fully inclusive of LGBTI persons, and responsive to the specific challenges LBTI women face in a context of ongoing social exclusion, while addressing the structural and systemic impediments to poverty alleviation and equitable financing. Together, we must ensure this Commission addresses the intersectional challenges of women and girls in all their diversity. The LGBTI Core Group reiterates that the full and effective implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action requires that all forms of violence, discrimination and political, social and economic exclusion of any individual, including LBTI women and girls, must end. Standing up against violations and abuses of all human rights, including discrimination and exclusion of any person, is not and should never be a matter of controversy. We appeal to all delegations gathered here at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to join us in our continued advocacy for the universality of human rights and the pledge to leave no one behind. Thank you. (13 mar 2024, vid högnivåmötet Commission on the Status of Women i New York den 11 mars 2024, där hon framförde linjetal för UN LGBTI Core Group.)Paulina BrandbergTalKända personers uttalanden
Let me first and foremost congratulate Ireland on assuming the Presidency of the Council and wish you the best of luck in this endeavour. Sweden stands ready to support you in any way we can. We would like to draw your attention to a key priority for Sweden, namely the upcoming review of the EU ETS, and share with you our position which we will firmly advocate for in the upcoming negotiations. First of all, predictability is key for competitiveness, in particular for sectors facing major investment decisions and long investment cycles. Therefore, the EU ETS should remain a cornerstone of EU’s climate policy. Businesses need clear signals of a continued and increasingly ambitious EU ETS to be able to contribute to EU’s long term climate targets. This includes a stable trajectory for carbon pricing and long-term predictability with regards to the pace of domestic emission reductions. Maintaining a sufficiently ambitious linear reduction factor remains the single most critical element for preserving investment incentives for industrial transition. Therefore, the current emission reduction rate of 4.4 percent should remain broadly unchanged, at least into the early 2030s. This would help to maintain adequate investment incentives for industrial transition, while also alleviating the burden on the non-trading sector and the highly uncertain LULUCF. As regards the scope of EU ETS, Sweden strongly supports the inclusion of waste incineration, in order to achieve objectives within climate policy, market efficiency and circular economy. It would ensure that emissions from the combustion of fossil-based plastics are accounted for and priced, while also promoting a level playing field between Member States and between sectors. This step is urgent given that emissions from district heating will be included in ETS 2 from 2028. In addition, we consider it appropriate to include ships of 400 gross tonnage and above. These vessels are currently not covered by either EU or IMO climate instruments. Their inclusion is necessary to ensure a level playing field within the maritime sector. At the same time, it is important not to impose a disproportionate administrative burden on operators of smaller vessels. As regards permanent carbon removals, it is important to establish robust and forward-looking incentives beyond 2030. We advocate for a dedicated procurement mechanism to be introduced, financed through EU ETS revenues to facilitate a scale-up of bio-CCS, drive cost reductions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, verifiable removals. Sweden will continue to be a strong advocate for high climate ambitions and for putting competitiveness at the heart of EU policy-making. I would like to underline that our general position on the EU ETS is supported by a broad cross-section of the Swedish business community. There is a shared and consistent view that the EU ETS should remain a central climate policy instrument, underpinned by predictable and long-term regulatory conditions. Importantly, companies and sectors that have made major investments in line with the current framework, should not be placed at a competitive disadvantage. On the contrary, they should be given more incentives for continuing and expanding their transitions. The Irish Presidency can count on Sweden to act constructively in the upcoming negotiations, with a view to safeguarding the integrity of the EU ETS and its role as engine for innovation, the green transition and competitiveness. We remain at your disposal should you require any further information or clarification. (10 jul 2026, i ett brev till minister Byrne angående EU:s utsläppshandel (ETS) den 9 juli 2026.)Jessica RosencrantzUttalandenKlimatutsläpp
It is with great pleasure Her Majesty the Queen and I welcome you to Sweden and the Royal Palace. And we do so in the firm conviction that this occasion will be remembered as a milestone in the friendship between our two nations. I recall my State visit to Singapore in 2024, with fondness. It left a lasting impression of a country of great energy and ambition, and of the many similarities between our countries. One example is our shared appreciation of well-functioning societies. Public transport matters, and people immediately complain when the bus is three minutes late. And we generally wait patiently for the light to change before crossing the street, even when there is no traffic in sight. We are also united in a belief in the rule of law, the dignity of every individual, and in the principles of territorial integrity. Sweden deeply appreciates Singapore’s commitment and support to Ukraine at a time when it is needed the most. Mr. President, Our trade and economic ties have grown steadily over the years. Singapore has a world class education system, providing the perfect foundation for new innovations. Sweden is world leading in the tech area with creative solutions and startups, some of which you will meet here in Sweden. Your country’s position as a global hub – of cultures, ideas, capital, and trade – is a testament to the vision of its founders and the spirit of its people. For Swedish companies looking to engage with the economies of Asia, Singapore remains an important gateway. In the days ahead, you will explore some of the fields in which Sweden is successful – energy and sustainability, innovation and research, and technologies that are shaping the industries of the future. I hope that it will open new business opportunities between our two countries. Mr. President and Mrs. Tharman, I wish your stay in Sweden will be both enriching and enjoyable – that you will find in our country a committed friend that is, in every sense, honoured to have you here. To President Tharman and Mrs. Tharman, to the continued friendship between our two countries, and to the happiness and prosperity of the people of the Republic of Singapore - I now propose a toast! (19 okt 2026, vid statsbanketten i samband med statsbesöket från Singapore)H.M. KonungenTalKungahuset
In January 1826, just a few years after Brazil had become an independent nation, Brazil and Sweden established diplomatic relations. Two countries, separated by distance, language and culture, chose to engage with one another through diplomacy, trade and the sharing of ideas. There are many visible symbols of the more than 200 years of relations between Sweden and Brazil, and between Sweden and São Paulo. We see them – among all - in the more than 250 Swedish companies that invest, innovate and grow in Brazil. I am delighted that so many of them are represented in this room today. However, what began as commercial cooperation gradually became something much deeper. Business partnerships gave rise to friendships, professional contacts led to academic collaboration, and diplomatic relations evolved into strategic partnerships. And, in many cases, international connections became family connections. As you may know, I can personally attest to the power of that bond! Ladies and gentlemen, At first glance, Brazil and Sweden may appear very different. Yet, we share a fundamental conviction that our prosperity was never created through isolation, but through openness. As we embark on the next 200 years, we will build on two centuries of trade, trust, and friendship. With the same spirit of cooperation that has always guided us, I am confident that our partnership has a bright future ahead. Thank you. (6 nov 2026, vid jubileumslunchen i São Paulo, Brasilien, för att uppmärksamma 200 år av diplomatiska relationer mellan Sverige och Brasilien.)H.M. KonungenTalHandelsfrämjande
H.M. Drottningen
As we come to the end of this year’s Global Child Forum, I would like to thank all of you for the openness, energy and commitment you have brought to this day. We have discussed strategy, investment, technology and business decisions. We have shared knowledge and experiences. But perhaps most importantly - we have listened. This morning, His Majesty the King asked each of us to keep one child in mind. A child or grandchild. A young person we know. Or perhaps the child we once were. I would like to return to that thought. Many years ago, in Brazil, I met a young boy living alone on the street in a cardboard box. As I travelled home through a terrible storm that evening, I could not stop thinking about him. Was he safe? What would happen to him? I never got to know his story. But meeting him changed mine. So, after everything we have heard today, I would like to ask you one question: What will you do differently because of the child you have carried with you today? Children may never know that a board meeting took place or what decisions were made and why. But they live with the consequences. In the air they breathe and the water they drink. In the safety of their communities. In the digital environments they inhabit. And in whether their voices are heard before decisions affecting their lives are made. This is why the work of Global Child Forum matters. Because we believe that progress must be measured in the life of a child. In whether that child is safer, healthier, heard, and given the opportunity to thrive. As you return to your organisations, I ask you to take one concrete step. Reconsider one decision. Listen to one young voice. Take one action. And let it begin with a simple question: What will this mean for children? The first step does not need to be large. But it must be real. Ladies and gentlemen, The value of a day like this is not what we say here. It is what happens when we leave. Continue to listen. Continue to ask the difficult questions. And make sure that even when children are not in the room, they are never forgotten. I would like to thank Global Child Forum, its partners, and all of you for your commitment to this important work. Tomorrow, we will return to our everyday responsibilities. Let us make sure that today’s discussions do not end here but translate into action and lasting impact. Thank you. (14 okt 2026, avslutande ord vid Global Child Forum)H.M. DrottningenTalKungahuset
Two years ago, I had the privilege of visiting Torne River valley and learning about the plans to restore fish migration past the barriers in this river. Today, I am delighted to return and see that those plans have become reality. The fish ladder is now in place and ready to make a real difference. It provides salmon and sea trout with a route upstream, and the opportunity to reclaim the entire river system for spawning. This is a significant achievement, and I congratulate everyone whose hard work made it possible. However, we all know that restoring a river is about more than helping fish travel upstream. Their journey back to the sea must also be safe. They need to be guided through the fish ladder, rather than into the hydropower turbines. It is a challenge that calls for a solution. Looking further ahead, there is also the question of the rest of the Torne river’s tributaries. Could these measures also be used in other regulated water courses to create more habitat for salmon and other species? Every tributary that is reopened brings another part of the river back to life. Ladies and gentlemen, As TRIWA Life will continue until 2030, much will be achieved in the years ahead. At the same time, we know that seven years cannot undo everything that took generations to change. Lasting success depends on continued efforts to restore streams and wetlands, but also on the strong cooperation between Sweden and Finland in managing the Torne River watershed. Rivers do not recognise national borders, and neither should our efforts to restore ecosystems harmed by human activities. I am confident that the partnership will continue long after this project has ended. I also look forward to seeing the measures that have been carried out on the Swedish side of the river – a further proof of our shared commitment, regardless of which bank we stand on. Finally, I wish to thank everyone involved in TRIWA Life: the municipalities and local communities in both countries, the partner organisations, the researchers, and the EU LIFE programme for its invaluable support. Your dedication to this remarkable river system is truly inspiring, and I hope it encourages similar efforts elsewhere. Thank you. (27 aug 2026, vid ett besök till The Torne River International Watershed Life-projektet i Tengeliönjoki, Finland.)H.M. KonungenTalFiske och vattenmiljö
Denna är dagen! – en glädjens och festens dag, som vi alla har sett fram emot sedan förlovningen i oktober, ja många skulle nog säga att det är mycket längre sedan. Egentligen har prinsen och jag som föräldrar väl alltid sett fram emot den dag då vår äldste son skulle stå framför altaret med sin brud, och vi skulle välkomna henne i vårt hus, i vår familj och i vårt land. Frederik, du har, sedan du var mycket liten, varit omgiven av varma känslor både i din familj och i hela landet; men som Danmarks kronprins har du också tidigt varit föremål för stor uppmärksamhet, och det har inte alltid varit lätt. Men allt eftersom åren har gått har vi sett hur du har utvecklats, hur du har mognat och funnit din egen plats genom hårt arbete och genom att använda de rika förmågor som bor i ditt sinne. Du har en värme som alla som möter dig märker; du ingiver tillit; du är någon man kan luta sig mot. Mycket av det beror på din egen ansträngning; men vi, dina föräldrar, pappa och mamma, vi vet nog hur du fann ditt sanna jag. Det skedde när du mötte Mary. Då blev det vår i ditt sinne, och det blomstrade omkring dig, precis som det blomstrar nu denna dag i maj. Mary, idag välkomnar hela Danmark dig med öppna armar, och din nya familj tar emot dig med den största glädje. Vi har lärt känna dig, och vi har sett hur ditt ljusa sinne kastar glans över allt du gör. Med värme och värdighet har du mött oss, din nya familj och alla dina nya landsmän. Du ingiver också tillit, omkring dig blomstrar även Danmarks trädgård. Två människor måste vi sakna på denna högtidsdag: din mor, Mary, som vi aldrig fick lära känna, och mormor, Frederik, som inte hann uppleva Marys intåg i ditt hjärta och i ditt land. På denna dag kommer dessa två, liksom dina franska farföräldrar, Grand-Papa och Grand-Maman, att vara i allas tankar som har känt dem, och jag tror att de alla skulle glädjas över att se er lycka och förstå ert val. Mr. Donaldson, This is a day of celebration in which we all share, but for you and for your family it is not without a note of sadness; for one person is greatly missed: Mary's mother, who we in Denmark shall never know, but who should have been at her daughter's side on this day of happiness. No wonder if you and your family may feel a touch of apprehension; for it is also the day when your last and youngest daughter is leaving her family, as she has already left the country where she grew up, to settle very far away. Now she takes up a new and challenging life. Her new countrymen receive her with enthusiasm, not only as Crown Prince Frederik's bride but also for the qualities they already perceive in her. As we have come to know Mary we, her parents-in-law, have come to love and admire her. She has great inner strength and she exudes a calm warmth that inspires confidence. She has shown the courage to place her future life in Denmark, may we always be worthy of her trust. The Prince Consort and I welcome her into our family and in her new country. Frederik och Mary, många uppgifter ligger framför er. Först ska ni bygga ett hem tillsammans och skapa er egen tillvaro; samtidigt går ni in i ett liv med stora förpliktelser. Det är ni båda medvetna om. Att det kan vara hårt arbete och kan kännas ensamt, det vet du, Frederik, och Mary anar det också. Men ni har er ungdom och era goda krafter, era varma sinnen och er oräddhet; och ni vet att det följer så många glädjeämnen med att göra ett gott arbete, att kunna vara något för andra, att lägga alla sina krafter på att tjäna sitt land – och att göra det med ett leende. Ja, nu är det blommornas tid. Alla är glada och jublar omkring er; men det är ju inte alltid sommar, det kan både regna och storma, och trots den friska brisen kan det ibland kännas trångt i den danska trädgården, så yndig den än framstår. Men i kväll finns inga gränser. För det är inte bara här på Fredensborg vi är samlade kring er. Över hela landet, på Färöarna och i Grönland, ja så långt härifrån som i Australien, firas ert bröllop. Alla vill vi nu samla våra tankar kring er och förenas i önskan om all tänkbar lycka i ert liv och gärning – tillsammans och för Danmark. Jag ber alla, tillsammans med prinsen och mig, att höja ett glas för kronprins Frederik och kronprinsessa Mary. (14 maj 2004, tal vid bröllopsmiddagen på Fredensborgs slott i anledning av kronprinsparets bröllop den 14 maj 2004)Dronning MargretheNyheterBrev och tal
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