A delegation from the Pomorskie Region, led by ERB President and Deputy Marshal of the Pomorskie Voivodeship – Leszek Bonna, paid a working visit to Sweden on 9–11 February as part of Pomorskie’s presidency in the Euroregion Baltic (ERB). The visit was of a courtesy nature and aimed at maintaining relations with partners and discussing key directions for future cooperation within the Baltic Sea Region.
During the visit to Växjö (Region Kronoberg), meetings were held with representatives of regional authorities and institutions responsible for regional development. The discussions focused primarily on political cooperation, while the Swedish partners also presented their experiences and challenges in the field of sustainable tourism.
In the Blekinge region, the agenda included topics related to transport and infrastructure, with particular emphasis on the Baltic Link corridor. This strategic route connects Sweden with continental Europe and forms part of the Baltic–Adriatic corridor. Representatives of Business Blekinge presented their activities carried out in cooperation with Poland, as well as initiatives supporting the development of enterprises in the region. It was noted that 2025 saw a number of bilateral meetings, including a matchmaking event in Blekinge, which contributed to establishing business contacts and agreements between companies from Blekinge and Poland.
Discussions also covered tourism development, including an EU co-financed project focused on international cycling routes across Europe. An important topic was energy security and the stability of supply in the Blekinge region in the context of cooperation within the Baltic Sea Region. The Swedish side highlighted the importance of cooperation with Poland, pointing to a significant increase in trade exchange across the Baltic Sea in recent years and its growing importance also for the tourism sector.
During the meeting in the Kalmar region, Swedish representatives presented the administrative structure of the region, the scope of local government competences, and the model of cooperation with municipalities and local institutions. This provided a basis for further discussion comparing governance systems in Poland and Sweden.
Tourism development was also an important element of the discussions. The Swedish side presented regional priorities related to sustainable tourism, promotion of cultural heritage, and extending the tourist season. The importance of international cooperation in tourism within the Baltic Sea Region was emphasized, including the potential for further collaboration with Polish partners.
The meetings also addressed broader issues related to security, including regional resilience to crisis situations. The importance of coordination at both regional and supra-regional levels was underlined, as well as the role of international cooperation in strengthening stability and resilience across regions.