The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is currently in Kiruna on the occasion of Sweden's presidency of the Council of the European Union.

During the day, the government and the European Commission held discussions on current issues on the EU's agenda and the priorities of the presidency.

The deliberations will conclude with a press conference with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Commission Chair Ursula von der Leyen on Friday at 4 p.m.