The Swedish EU Presidency in autumn 2009 aims to effectively address key issues such as the economic crisis, unemployment, and climate change while strengthening Sweden's role in the EU. It focuses on preparing for a post-2010 Lisbon strategy, emphasizing sustainable growth, welfare, and addressing future challenges like globalization and an aging population. The government's priorities include promoting macroeconomic stability, enhancing the labor market, and fostering innovation and eco-efficiency.

1. The Swedish EU Presidency, autumn 2009 - Lisbon strategy post 2010 Anna Odhner The Prime Minister’s Office

2. The Government’s main goals for the Presidency The Government will conduct an effective, open and results-oriented Presidency in the interests of all Europeans The Government will advance the EU’s common issues and Sweden’s priority issues The Government will strengthen Sweden’s role in the EU, serve the EU’s interests and strengthen the EU’s role as a global actor

3. Extra ordinary conditions for the Presidency in 2009 A newly-elected European Parliament A new Commission entering office Possibly a new Treaty The Economic crisis

4. The main task of the Swedish Presidency Deal with the economic crisis and unemployment Tackle climate change and reach a global climate agreement. But also: A secure and open Europe. The Baltic Sea region and the Baltic Sea Strategy EU’s role as a global actor and enlargement

5. What will happen after 2010? 2010, the target date for the strategy, is approaching European Council in March 2008: “… invites the Commission, the Council and the National Lisbon coordinators to start reflecting on the future of the Lisbon strategy in the post 2010 period.” European Council in March 2009: “… looks forward to the proposals on the post-2010 Lisbon Strategy the Commission will present during the second half of this year.”

6. A tentative road map The Commission launches a broad consultation of Lisbon post 2010 in the autumn 2009 The Commission presents it’s proposal of a new strategy in Jan/Feb 2010 The European Council during the Spanish presidency takes a decision on a new strategy in the spring of 2010.

7. Lisbon strategy during the Swedish Presidency Bring forward the discussion on Lisbon strategy post-2010 Pave the way for a successful decision during the Spanish Presidency in 2010. Take the step from urgent crisis management to long-term sustainable economic recovery. Raise a number of central policy issues important for the future strategy. Conclusions from the European Council on the 10-11 of December

8. European Council in June 2009: “ Priority should be given to preparing labour markets for future recovery: creating a friendly environment for entrepreneurship and job creation, investing in a skilled, adaptable and motivated labour force and transforming Europe into a competitive, knowledge-based, inclusive, innovative and eco-efficient economy .”

9. Main starting points of the Swedish Government A renewed strategy for the next decade Focus on the main target of sustainable growth and welfare Adapted to the common challenges of tomorrow: reaping the benefits from globalisation transforming Europe towards an eco-efficient economy restoring public finances and tackling the effects of an ageing population.

10. The EU and the Member States should focus on: Promoting external and internal openness, sound competition and a well-functioning single market. Ensuring macroeconomic stability and sustainable public finances. Making full use of the labour supply potential and fulfilling the target of full employment, while strengthening social cohesion. Promoting investment in human capital and research. Creating an eco-efficient business society and improving the innovation and business climate. Developing a sustainable energy supply and curbing climate impact.