EUförklaringen

EUförklaringen is a Swedish term used to refer to an official declaration issued by the European Union or by EU institutions. It does not denote a single fixed document; rather, it functions as a generic label found in Swedish-language media, government statements, and academic writing to describe a formal statement that sets out the EU’s position, policy, or explanation on a particular matter.

In practice, EUförklaringen can appear in a variety of contexts: declarations accompanying EU treaties or amendments, responses to crises, or official communications from the European Council, the European Commission, or the European Parliament. The content typically includes stated aims, principles, and actions, such as commitments to democracy and the rule of law, trade policy, climate action, or external relations. The intended audience is both member states and the public, with the goal of clarifying the EU’s stance and reducing ambiguity.

Because the term is not tied to a single document, references to EUförklaringen require specifying the issuing body and the date to identify the exact declaration being discussed.

See also: European Union, EU institutions, Declarations and communications of the European Union, Swedish-language sources on the EU.