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11/07/2026

While the team was in Maine for the Sweden-Maine knowledge exchange trip around our shared antitrafficking initiatives, we also met with local elected officials to discuss matters like housing accessibility, workforce shortages, the clean energy transition, and the Sweden-Maine trade relationship.

During our trip, we made sure to enjoy the local culture, too!

Lobster rolls, Scandinavian boutiques, and beautiful boat rides made this visit extra-special. We’re already looking forward to coming back! 🦞

11/06/2026

We were thrilled to host our amazing collegues from missions in Washington DC, Ottawa, the UN, San Francisco, Houston, and Stockholm in New York for a regional meeting.

Thank you Embassy of Sweden in USA 🇸🇪🇺🇸, Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa, Sweden at the United Nations, swedeninsanfrancisco, and Consulate General of Sweden in Houston for joining us!

11/06/2026

What can Swedish experiences contribute to policy discussions in the United States?

During a visit to Portland, Maine, Consul General Erik Ullenhag met with elected officials, educators, law enforcement representatives, prosecutors, and civil society leaders to discuss the continued implementation of Maine’s “Equality Model” antitrafficking legislation— or as we call it, the “Swedish Model.”

Three years after Maine became the first U.S. state to adopt a version of the Swedish model on prostitution legislation, attention has shifted from passing the law to making it work in practice. A Swedish expert delegation of senior police, prosecutors, and legal professionals participated in trainings and exchanges with American counterparts, sharing experiences on enforcement, investigations, victim support, and cross-sector collaboration.

The visit highlighted the importance of long-term international partnerships. As Maine continues implementing this landmark reform, Swedish expertise remains in demand, helping support efforts to combat exploitation and human trafficking. 🇸🇪🤝🇺🇸

Portland Maine Police Department Felicia Womack Erik Ullenhag

11/05/2026

Sergel takes NYC!

For the first time outside Europe, the work of Swedish artist Johan Tobias Sergel is now on view at The Morgan Library and Museum. Curator John Marciari organizes Sergel’s drawings and drawings he collected, alongside terracotta models and finished marble works, to display both the working process of a master and collegial artistry at work in late 18th century Rome and Stockholm.

This exhibition, straight from its debut at Nationalmuseum Sweden, introduces Sergel to the American audience and positions him as a relatable and contemporary man at the whim of those who employ him, challenging the established ways of seeing and being, and struggling with depression.

The exhibition runs through January 31, 2027 and is free to the public every Friday between 5-8pm.

Photo credit: Evelina Vinnichuk

11/04/2026

A huge congratulations to Swedish runner Andreas Almgren on an incredible victory at the New York Marathon this weekend! 🥇

Crossing the finish line in Central Park in an impressive 2:06:01, Almgren made history as the first Swede to ever win the New York City Marathon. Even more remarkably, this was his NYC marathon debut.

An extraordinary achievement and a proud moment for Sweden. Congratulations, Andreas Almgren! 🌟

📸 Image: Isak Thuresson

11/03/2026

A room full of Swedish university alumni, inspiring conversations, and countless new connections made for an unforgettable evening in New York. 🎓🇸🇪

The mixer brought together graduates from universities across Sweden, highlighting the diversity, talent, and global impact of the Swedish alumni community.

The evening also featured a panel discussion with Pontus Axelsson (KTH, Framma), Julia Delin (SSE, Cheque), and Olof Dallner (SU, Penguin), moderated by Anders Wickberg. Their reflections and experiences provided plenty of inspiration and discussion throughout the night.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. It was wonderful to see a full house.🥂

10/30/2026

Right now, schoolchildren across Sweden are enjoying ’läslov’ – a reading holiday! Yes, they have been off school this week, encouraged to read books on their own.

Looking for a good children’s book? Then try one of these three Swedish tips, aimed at 9-year-olds and above:

📕 ’The Legend of Sally Jones’ (2008) by Jakob Wegelius
This is the story of a gorilla like no other – with a fantastic voyage across the world, a puzzling murder case, and a few other heinous crimes. But there’s also friendship, hope and forgiveness.

📕 ’The Engelsfors Trilogy’ (2011–2015) by Sara B Elfgren and Mats Strandberg
In industrial town Engelsfors, six girls in high school with seemingly nothing in common discover they are all witches – chosen to stop the apocalypse.

📕 ’King Bro!’ (2016) by Jenny Jägerfeld
The sensitive 11-year-old Marcus befriends bad boy Mikkel via a skateboarding challenge, and the summer that follows is the most fun Marcus has ever had. But what happens when you keep a big secret from a friend?

Any titles you’d like to add to the list? 🗒️✍️

Photos from Image Bank Sweden: Ulf Lundin, Melker Dahlstrand and Evelina Ytterborn

10/26/2026

Följ med vår praktikant Evelina Vinnichuk under en dag på Generalkonsulatet i New York! 🇺🇸🇸🇪

Vill du bli vår nästa praktikant? Sök praktik hos oss inför vårterminen 2027!

📅 Sista ansökningsdag är imorgon, den 27 oktober! För mer information om generalkonsulatet, se www.swedenabroad.se

10/17/2026

During Climate Week, we hosted a conversation around the newly released 10 New Insights in Climate Science, featuring key insights from Johan Rockström and a panel bringing together voices from policy, business, and the next generation of climate leaders.

One message stood out: it is not too late to act, but the actions we take must be concrete, targeted, and fast.

📖 Read the full report: 10insightsclimate.science

10/15/2026

The Consulate General of Sweden in New York joined OriginationStudio to co-host their “Financing Our Future” Studio to discuss frameworks for investing in the generations to come.

The session was chaired by former CEO and Chairman of Verizon, Hans Vestberg. Stories from the frontlines came from Nobel Laureates Oleksandra Matviichuk and Narges Mohammadi, Henrik Henriksson of Stegra, and Philip Chow of Humanitas. World Bank President Ajay Banga joined us for a talk on innovation, cooperation and capital flows, and Michael Douglas, actor and UN Ambassador, delivered an impactful call to action.

The Hans Vestberg Origination Talks closed with a focus on “The Next Gen Originator,” moderated by Studio Director and former Swedish MFA Ambassador, Jakob Kiefer. Jakob lead discussions with Ash Pournouri and Marcus Samuelsson, who shared their insights on leadership and the , with additional stories from frontrunners such as Cemvision, Arctial, Stegra, Ingrid Capacity and financial respondents from SEB, Citi, Columbia University, and Lyndsay Howard at Bloomberg.

The Consulate is eager to continue deepening and broadening our relationships across Europe, North America and Asia. Collaboration will be key as we support transatlantic trade investments into sectors where the can set tomorrow’s standards, be it in responsible resource management, sustainable materials, and building a more resilient energy future.

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