Sweden revives EU homeland security plans

The Stockholm Programme defines the framework for EU police and customs cooperation, rescue services, criminal and civil law cooperation, asylum, migration and visa policy for the period 2010–2014. The Programme was formally adopted by EU Heads of State and Government at the European Council, Brussels, 10-11 December 2009.

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ESO: Background information: European Council, Brussels, 10-11 December 2009: Presidency Conclusions http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-council-brussels-10-11-december-2009-presidency-conclusions/

ESO: Background information: EU plans judicial exchange programmes http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-plans-judicial-exchange-programmes/

Sweden: EU Presidency: The Stockholm Programme http://www.se2009.eu/en/the_presidency/about_the_eu/justice_and_home_affairs/the_stockholm_programme.html

Statewatch: Statewatch Observatory: The "Stockholm Programme" - "The Shape of Things to Come" http://www.statewatch.org/stockholm-programme.htm

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