This year marks 30 years of Sweden in the European Union! 🇸🇪🎉🇪🇺 In January 1995, Sweden – along with Austria and Finland – became a member of the EU. Three decades later, the impact of that decision continues to shape our country. Here are 5 notable ways that the EU membership has made a difference: 🎓 More than 105,000 Swedes have studied across the EU thanks to Erasmus+, the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. 🚆 Co-operation in the Schengen Area – which comprises 25 EU Member States and four non-EU countries – has boosted trade and tourism. 💼 Free movement on the labour market has made it easier for Swedish companies to recruit workers from other EU member countries. 🏞️ The common EU legislation has helped reduce air pollution in Sweden through regulations on fuel quality, vehicle standards, and environmental laws both for industries and the energy sector. 💶 Global trade is vital to Sweden, and the EU has ensured acc...