To navigation To content Show menu Navigering Governance Start / International Affairs International Affairs Stockholm is a leading European capital with a strong, knowledge-based economy. The City’s international work has three directions; Positioning, Public Services Development and Monitoring & Lobbying. International Affairs International Strategy The City Council has adopted an international strategy for the City of Stockholm based on the long-term vision and the objectives in the City budget. Technical and official visits The Protocol unit assists in arranging visits for political delegations and professionals to Stockholm’s projects and administrations with the aim to share best practices, exchange experiences and strengthen networks with international counterparts. The visits target primarily representatives from cities, regions and related public administrations. Business and investment Stockholm is one of the most knowledge-intensive and innovative regions in the world. The core investment opportunities are founded on innovation and tech. Many global tech and startup companies were founded in Stockholm. EU Policy and Projects Decisions are taken daily on a European level - affecting how municipal services are delivered to residents. These might include directives on safe playgrounds, food safety in school canteens and how Stockholm procures goods and services. Official Receptions All receptions have been paused until further noticed due to Covid-19. Memberships in International Organisations The City of Stockholm’s involvement in international organisations and networks gives elected representatives and employees opportunities to meet their counterparts in other cities. Nordic Best Practice Challenge On the second day of the Conference of the Nordic Capitals, that took place in Reykjavik on May 7-8, the winners of the Nordic Best Practice Challenge were crowned. The City of Reykjavik, the City of Oslo, the City of Copenhagen and the City of Mariehamn won in one category each. Updated 2020-01-08 Contact Press Officers Information Managers More about Stockholm Visit the City Hall Invest in Stockholm Learn more about Stockholm (In Swedish) City of Stockholm @ Twitter Tillgänglighetsredogörelse Webbplatskarta Visit Stockholm Visit Stockholm Visit Sweden We use cookies at the City of Stockholm’s website to enhance your user experience. You will notice that we use cookies when you’re going from one web page to another. What are cookies? I accept