Sweden pledges to fight EU protectionism

Sweden weighed into the growing debate over protectionism in Europe, 4 March 2008, by pledging to make combating anti-free trade practices a cornerstone of its presidency of the European Union in 2009. In a speech in Sweden’s parliament, Ewa Björling, Trade Minister, accused unnamed EU member states of abusing trade policy to 'stop imports rather than promote trade'.

Sweden: Government: Press Release, 29.02.08: Government to present Statement on Trade Policy in the Riksdag http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/9545/a/99526

Sweden: Government: International trade policy http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/3086

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