Ambassador of 🇸🇪 to 🇳🇱, Permanent Representative to the OPCW and ICC. Embassy: @ZwedeninNL. Netiquette: https://teapaw.org/t.co/8TcxD9nG34
The Netherlands
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Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
🇸🇪 is committed to support @IntlCrimCourt on delivering reparative justice to victims of the most serious crimes. Our latest contribution of €1,2 million makes Sweden the largest donor to date to the @TFV_FPV.
➡️: bit.ly/SE_DonationTFV
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ALT Photo: H.E. Kevin Kelly, member of the Board of Directors to the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC and H.E. Johannes Oljelund, Ambassador of Sweden to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Pjoto taken at the Embassy of Sweden, The Hague. Credits: TFV
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Sweden’s contribution is possible thanks to the multi-annual agreement between the @Trustfundforvictims and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, @Sida which contributes to development and lasting peace.
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Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
"Only through engagement with affected communities, through reparations and assistance, can lasting peace be achieved. Peace is built, not given." said @ambsenl upon the meeting with H.E. Kevin Kelly of the board of directors of the @TFV_FPV @IntlCrimCourt.
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Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
📣 🇸🇪 Le FPV a reçu une contribution de 560 000 € de la Suède par l'intermédiaire de Sida.
🙌 Grâce au soutien de donateurs tels que la 🇸🇪 près de 185 000 victimes ont directement bénéficié des programmes du TFV depuis 2008
🔗 icc-cpi.int/fr/news/la-suede…
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Today our Danish neighbours and friends assume the presidency of the @EUCouncil. Sweden fully supports Denmark’s priorities to strengthen the EU’s security and competitiveness 🇪🇺
Best of luck dear @larsloekke, and thank you @sikorskiradek for Poland’s hard work during your productive presidency!
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Stronger and safer together 🤝
Today NATO Allies agreed on a new goal for defence spending of 5 %. This is necessary to meet a complex security situation and deter Russia from further military aggression. As NATO we are united in our ironclad commitment to collective defence and to Euro-Atlantic Security.
Photo: NATO
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
🎥 La Ministre des Affaires étrangères de la #Suède, S.E. Mme Maria Malmer Stenergard Stork, était en visite à la #CPI.
#SoutienàlaCPI @MariaStenergard @SweMFA
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Met with the @IntlCrimCourt today. Sweden deeply regrets the US sanctions against the Court. I ensured President Akane, vice President Aitala and Registrar Zavala Giler of Sweden’s continued strong support of the Court and its key role in the fight against impunity.
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
In The Hague for NATO’s Summit at critical juncture for Euro-Atlantic Security.
Sweden’s key priorities for this Summit are:
1. A united NATO is a strong NATO - especially important in this current security situation
2. Europe needs to take a greater responsibility for its own defence. Sweden is doing its part, and stands ready to do more. We have doubled our defence spending over the last four years, and we have a plan to reach 5% by 2030.
3. Supporting Ukraine strengthens the security of Sweden, the Euro-Atlantic Area, and the rules-based international order. All citizens benefit from a system where right is stronger than might.
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
🧵Min Foreign Affairs @MariaStenergard visits the @icc_cpi in The Hague today to meet with ICC President Tomoko Akane, First Vice-President Rosario Aitala, and Registrar Osvaldo Zavala Giler. She'll also meet seconded Swedish nationals working at the ICC.
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Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
The purpose is to express Sweden’s support for the Court’s work and to discuss how the international community can ensure the continued operation of the ICC.
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Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
“It is more important than ever to stand up for international law and the independence of the Court. The ICC plays a crucial role in the fight against impunity. 🇸🇪 will continue to be a strong voice for the Court’s work,” says Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard.
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
The US sanctions against the @IntlCrimCourt are deeply regrettable and seriously impact the Court’s indispensable work to end impunity for the most serious international crimes. Sweden has been a steadfast supporter of the ICC since its inception and continues to support its independence and impartiality.
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Happy birthday, King Carl XVI Gustaf, turning 79 years today on 30 April 2025 🎈 🎂
His interest in water management, the environment, and innovations makes him a valued monarch, truly embodying his motto: "For Sweden, with the times!" 🌟🇸🇪
bit.ly/SE_Royals
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
#ICC First Vice-President Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala met w/ #Sweden Foreign Affairs Minister H.E. Ms Maria Malmer Stenergard @MariaStenergard & the Directors of the Department for Int’l Law & Human Rights of the @SweMFA during an official visit in Stockholm. #BuildingSupport
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Pleased to have received First Vice-President of the @IntlCrimCourt, Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala, in Stockholm today.
The international justice system is under pressure. Sweden supports the Court’s independence and integrity. We are committed to ensuring that the Court can continue to carry out its functions effectively.
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Hungary’s withdrawal from the @IntCrimCourt is deeply regrettable. Sweden is a steadfast supporter of the ICC and fully respects its independence and impartiality.
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
European competitiveness must stay at the top of the EU’s legislative agenda.
Making business easier and cutting red tape will attract investment. More focus on R&D and groundbreaking technologies will attract investment.
Cultivating a spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and risk-taking will also attract innovation.
I remain certain that Europe can make it.
Not overnight. Not without effort or sacrifice. Not only by talking about it, but through genuine reforms.
30 years ago, Europe made a great achievement in creating the Single Market. 450 million citizens and countless and borderless companies constitute big economic and trading power.
Now is the geopolitical time to use that power and to build on what we have already done. If EU manages to reform while others either are banned from global trade or isolate themselves from global trade – then Europe will be a winner.
The world needs and deserves a European renaissance. Sweden will do our part of it.
➡️ government.se/speeches/2025/…
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Digitalisation strategies, digital inclusion, and regulatory challenges were key topics as Minister Erik Slottner and Minister Zsolt Szabó met for lunch at the Swedish Residence today. The fruitful Swedish-Dutch collaboration in digitalisation has the potential to grow even more!
Julius Liljeström, Ambassador retweeted
Sweden and Denmark are friends, neighbors and allies. We work closely to strengthen security in the Arctic and NATO. Greenland is part of Denmark and part of NATO, and an important territory for defending NATO.
We must continue to do this together as allies.
