Sweden Takes Over Chairmanship of ICMPD: New Impetus for European Migration Policy

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: March 12, 2025; 13:32 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Kingdom of Sweden has officially taken over the chairmanship of the steering group of the International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) for the year 2025. The handover ceremony occurred at the Swedish Permanent Representation in Brussels, where Migration Minister Johan Forssell took over from Greece. Sweden will play a central role in shaping European migration policy by assuming the presidency.

The keynote address was given by Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration. / Picture: © ICMPD - International Centre for Migration Policy Development / Internationales Zentrum für Migrationspolitikentwicklung

The ceremony was attended by high-ranking political representatives, including Magnus Brunner, the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger, and numerous diplomats and government representatives. The ICMPD, an international organization based in Vienna, supports governments in the development of sustainable migration policies and…