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12/06/2023 00:00 | Event Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council On 12-13 June, EU ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs will gather in Luxembourg for the second formal Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Council during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Read more about the issues that will be addressed at the meeting on our website. 09/06/2023 14:25 | Press release Fundamental rights: Presidency conclusions on the safety of LGBTI persons The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has today issued presidency conclusions on the safety of LGBTI persons in the European Union, highlighting the need to continue and step up efforts to protect LGBTI persons from violence, harassment and discrimination. The text was supported by 25 Member States. 1/06/2023 00:00 | Event Informal meeting of agriculture ministers On 11–13 June 2023, EU agriculture ministers will take part in an informal meeting in Stockholm, chaired by Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren. The theme of the meeting is the potential of agriculture to contribute to the green transition. This meeting provides an opportunity for the participants to learn about and see more of Swedish agriculture, research and innovation in an informal and relaxed setting. The programme includes a number of study visits, including the chance to see Swedish innovative agricultural solutions. Mr Kullgren will then host a dinner for the delegates that will showcase Swedish food and culture.

09/06/2023 12:35 | Article EU Member States strengthen law enforcement More effective forms of cooperation and stricter EU regulations. During the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Member States agreed on a whole host of measures to better fight organised crime.