Speech by Ann Linde to the Riksdag on the European Commission work programme
(WorldNews Sweden)

The Riksdag, Stockholm, 15 March 2017. Check against delivery. Introduction Mr/Madam Speaker, I would like to start by saying that I feel very excited to be here and to have the opportunity to discuss the EU. I will briefly talk about the Commission Work Programme and about increasing inequalities, and for the first time ever I will present the Government`s EU priorities for 2017. I will conclude by also saying a few words about the Commission`s White Paper on the Future of Europe, the Swedish Government`s work on participation, and Brexit. The Commission Work Programme I am pleased that, judging by the statement given by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, there appears to be a broad...