2001
Left bloc · SGothenburg riots: the most extensive civil unrest in Sweden in decades.
2001 infographic: Gothenburg riots: the most extensive civil unrest in Swed…
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Highlights
- Gothenburg riots: During the EU summit on 14–16 June, violent clashes between anti-globalisation protesters and police left 53 officers and 90 demonstrators injured. Police opened fire on protesters — the first such use of firearms since the Ådalen shootings of 1931 — with one 19-year-old critically wounded and 70 people ultimately convicted.
- Schengen accession: On 25 March, Sweden joined the Schengen Area, removing border controls with EU neighbours and completing its integration into the European free-movement zone.
- EU Council presidency: Sweden held the rotating EU presidency in the first half of 2001, with Prime Minister Persson chairing key summits on enlargement and sustainable development.
Events in this year
2001-01-01 EU Council presidency 2001 EU Council presidency: Sweden held the rotating EU presidency in the first half of 2001, with Prime Minister Persson chairing key summits on enlargement and sustainable development. Summit 2001-06-14 Gothenburg riots 2001 Gothenburg riots: During the EU summit on 14–16 June, violent clashes between anti-globalisation protesters and police left 53 officers and 90 demonstrators injured. Police opened fire on protesters — the first such use of firearms since the Ådalen shootings of 1931 — with one 19-year-old critically wounded and 70 people ultimately convicted. Crisis