Business Sweden

EU Legislative Interests

Business Sweden monitors and engages with EU legislative proposals and initiatives that are relevant to strengthening Sweden’s competitiveness, sustainability, and industrial leadership – especially in sectors related to green transition, digitalization, and strategic autonomy. Key policy areas include: The Green Deal Industrial Plan, with focus on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), as they directly influence investment frameworks for energy storage, battery value chains, and clean technologies in Sweden. The EU Battery Regulation, shaping the legal conditions for sustainable battery production, recycling, traceability, and responsible sourcing – highly relevant for Swedish and Nordic battery ecosystem stakeholders. State aid frameworks, such as the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) and IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest), where Business Sweden provides support and insight to Swedish companies seeking to benefit from EU-level funding and approvals. The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) and Innovation Fund, which guide EU investment priorities in cleantech and industrial development – important for attracting foreign investment to Sweden. The Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) and initiatives on resilience and de-risking, especially in critical supply chains such as raw materials, EV batteries, semiconductors, and clean energy. In addition, Business Sweden follows proposals related to: Trade policy and market access, especially with relevance to transatlantic trade and EU-Asia relations. Sustainable finance and ESG disclosure requirements (e.g., CSRD). Skills and workforce mobility, including policies that affect access to talent and vocational training across the EU. Digital product regulation and cybersecurity frameworks affecting industrial data flows and smart manufacturing. Business Sweden acts as a non-lobbying actor but ensures that Swedish businesses and investors understand and can navigate key EU policies, and that Sweden remains attractive for strategic, sustainable investments within the Single Market.

Communication Activities

Business Sweden conducts a range of communication and engagement activities to promote awareness and understanding of EU policies among Swedish companies and international stakeholders. These include: Workshops and webinars on the EU Battery Regulation, Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), and Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), organized together with Swedish government agencies, business associations, and regional investment bodies. Thematic publications and briefing materials on opportunities within the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan, including guidance on IPCEI, TCTF, and STEP funding mechanisms. These are distributed to companies and public stakeholders in Sweden and abroad. Investment promotion campaigns highlighting Sweden as a competitive destination for sustainable and green industry investments aligned with EU policy priorities – with specific focus on batteries, electrification, raw materials, and advanced manufacturing. Participation in major EU-related industry forums and exhibitions, such as EU Industry Days, InterBattery Europe, and EVS38, where Business Sweden hosts Swedish pavilions and policy-oriented panels in coordination with national and EU-level stakeholders. Targeted stakeholder dialogues with EU institutions, Member States, and international companies on the implementation of regulatory frameworks and funding instruments supporting clean technologies and strategic industrial value chains. These activities support Sweden’s role in contributing to the EU’s strategic objectives and ensure that Swedish business interests are aligned with evolving EU policy frameworks.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

Business Sweden is a member of, affiliated with, or cooperates with the following types of organisations and networks in line with its mandate to promote Swedish exports and attract foreign direct investment: Team Sweden – A national collaboration platform involving the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Swedish Institute, Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency, and other government-related stakeholders for joint promotion of Sweden abroad. European Battery Alliance (EBA) – Business Sweden supports national coordination efforts and aligns with EBA goals to strengthen the EU battery value chain. Nordic Battery Collaboration – A Nordic-level cooperation platform involving investment promotion agencies and public actors from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, focusing on battery value chains and strategic autonomy. Swedish Chambers of Commerce abroad – Business Sweden collaborates with Swedish chambers internationally for export support and business matchmaking. Regional business clusters and investment promotion organisations – Including Invest in Skåne, Business Region Göteborg, Invest Stockholm, and others as part of regional cooperation within Sweden. Swedish Trade & Invest Council offices – Business Sweden works closely with embassies and consulates under Sweden’s foreign representation abroad. Occasional project collaboration with: UN Global Compact (via events and principles) Enterprise Europe Network (via national coordination in Sweden) Horizon Europe consortia (via company support) EU Industry Days and related platforms A more detailed overview of Business Sweden’s global partnerships and co-organisers for events and platforms is available here: https://www.business-sweden.com/about-us/our-partners

Organisation Members

Business Sweden is jointly owned by the Swedish state (through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs) and the Swedish business sector, represented by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt Näringsliv). These two stakeholders govern the organisation through a joint board structure. Business Sweden does not have individual corporate or organizational “members” in the conventional sense, but collaborates broadly with: Swedish companies of all sizes, across industries, in export and investment promotion. Regional investment promotion agencies (e.g., Business Region Göteborg, Invest in Skåne, Invest Stockholm). Public sector agencies and institutions, including the Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova, and the Swedish Institute, as part of the national Team Sweden framework. More information about Business Sweden’s ownership and governance is available here: https://www.business-sweden.com/about-us/governance/

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