| This month in the CCSF Newsletter | | Chamber News
- Join us as a Partner at the French-Swedish Innovation Forum 2026 in Stockholm
- Swedish Chambers International Days in Stockholm
- The perfect setting for your next event
- Le Leadership Suédois et le Management Franco-Suédois 5-6 November 2026 in Paris
New members
- Young Professionals members
Swedish companies and partners are recruiting
- The Swedish Embassy in France is recruiting two new colleagues
Upcoming Events
- YP Afterwork with JCCFF - White cocktail
- Working in Sweden, A Practical Guide for French & EU-based Companies
- Presentation of the Business Climate Survey 2026
- The New Era of Brand Engagement: From Attention to Conversion - with Epidemic Sound & Bambuser
- Santé mentale au travail: en quoi l'expérience suédoise éclaire le débat français
- French-Swedish Innovation Forum 2026 - Scaling Europe’s Next Wave of Innovation & Partnerships
- Le Leadership Suédois et le Management Franco-Suédois: Formation de Management Interculturel | | Highlights from previous events
- 111th Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France
News from the Business Community
- Saab invests in Comand AI to advance next-generation defence capabilities
- Airon secures major French investment for AI Data Center expansion
- SJ expands high-speed train order as part of €1.7 billion fleet modernisation programme
Eco Bulletin Board
- The Swedish General Election is just around the corner
- Choose France 2026 attracts record investments from international companies
- Swedish presence at VivaTech 2026
- LEAD selected to support NATO defense innovation
- France and Sweden strengthen cooperation on resilience and total defense
Culture
- Summer at the Swedish Institute | | | Join us as a Partner at the French-Swedish Innovation Forum 2026 in Stockholm | | |
The French-Swedish Innovation Forum returns to Stockholm on 12 October 2026. As a partner, you will gain visibility among leading decision-makers, innovators and investors while showcasing your organisation within one of the most important French-Swedish business events of the year.
| | | Swedish Chambers International Days in Stockholm | | | CCSF, had the pleasure of joining the annual gathering of Swedish Chambers International in Stockholm bringing together representatives from Swedish Chambers around the world alongside the regional Chambers in Sweden. CCSF also had the pleasure of participating in the launch of the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, conducted by Business Sweden, and Swedish Chambers International.
These meetings are always a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss common challenges, and share ideas on how we can continue supporting Swedish companies internationally.
The discussions also highlighted the strength of our global network:
• 35 Swedish Chambers worldwide
• 5,000+ member companies
• A unique platform connecting Swedish businesses with local markets across the globe
For the CCSF, this international collaboration is an important asset. It allows us to bring valuable insights, connections and opportunities to our members while continuing to strengthen the business relationship between France and Sweden. | | | The perfect setting for your next event | | | Summer has finally arrived in Paris, bringing the perfect season for terrace events. At CCSF, our conference room and terrace offer a unique and elegant setting in the heart of the city, ideal for networking events and corporate gatherings.
Make the most of the warmer days and host your next event in a welcoming
space designed for memorable moments and meaningful connections.
CCSF members benefit from preferential rates, see our website for full details and pricing.
To book our conference room and/or the terrace, please contact us:
info@ccsf.fr | | | Le Leadership Suédois et le Management Franco-Suédois 5-6 November 2026 in Paris | | | CCSF is hosting a professional training in intercultural management in Paris, led by Laurence Romani, professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and specialist in cross-cultural leadership.
What you will gain:
• A deeper understanding of bilateral Swedish culture and business practices
• Tools to communicate effectively in a French-Swedish context
• Insights into French-Swedish leadership and decision-making
• The ability to anticipate and manage cultural misunderstandings
• Practical methods to optimise your professional actions
Designed for:
Managers and collaborators of French-Swedish companies or organisations brought to work with Swedes, their leadership and within the framework of French-Swedish commercial or managerial relations.
Due to a partnership with the foundation SFS, Swedish participants employed in Swedish companies or organisations, have the possibility to apply for a grant to cover the fee.
The program will be in French. | | | Young Professionals members | | | Sophie Böckelman, Senior Consultant, Eight Advisory France
Maximilien Dechamps, Lawyer, Barreau de Paris | | | Swedish companies and partners are recruiting | | | The Swedish Embassy in France is recruiting two new colleagues | |  | | Photo: Image bank Sweden | | | The Embassy of Sweden in Paris is hiring for two full-time positions (CDI) in a dynamic international environment.
Assistant in the Political and Economic Section, supporting the team with agenda management, meeting coordination, preparation of official visits and events, and liaison with French authorities.
Administrative and Finance Officer, focusing on bookkeeping, financial administration, reporting and budget follow-up.
Deadlines:
Assistant: 13 July 2026
Finance Officer: 24 July 2026
| | | 9th of July 18h30-21h00: YP Afterwork with JCCFF - White cocktail | | | CCSF Young Professionals are delighted to collaborate with the French-Finnish Young Chamber of Commerce for an elegant White Cocktail evening on the 9th of July.
This event will be a great opportunity to strengthen our networks, explore new collaboration possibilities, and enjoy a friendly and sophisticated atmosphere.
Dress code: All white attire, for a chic summer evening
Venue: CCSF, 39 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75008 Paris
Registration is mandatory to secure your spot. Please note that you need to be a member of CCSF Young Professionals or JCCFF to attend.
| | | 1st of September 8h30-10h00: Working in Sweden, A Practical Guide for French & EU-based Companies | | | Are you considering sending employees to Sweden? Already operating there and looking to better understand the local legal and administrative landscape?
This seminar is for you. Experts from Söderberg & Partners and KPMG will provide concrete guidance, real-world insights and an open floor for your questions.
Date: Tuesday, September 1st
Time: 8h30 - 10h00 AM
Online attendance via Teams, link sent in connection to the meeting.
(In-person also available: Söderberg & Partners’ offices, Malmskillnadsgatan 32, Stockholm)
Register before August 17th
| | | 16th of September 17h00-19h30: Presentation of the Business Climate Survey France 2026 | | | In the presence of the Ambassador of Sweden to France, Team Sweden in France is pleased to invite you to a presentation of the Business Climate Survey France 2026.
The report and subsequent discussions will offer valuable insights into the economic outlook, key market trends, and the performance of Swedish companies operating in France.
The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion with company leaders.
More information and registration details coming soon. | | 17th of September 16h30-19h00: From Attention to Conversion:
How leading brands turn content and community into commerce
- with Epidemic Sound & Bambuser | | | More information and registration details coming soon. | | | 6th of October 18h30-20h30: Santé mentale au travail: en quoi l'expérience suédoise éclaire le débat français | | | La santé mentale au travail: en quoi l’expérience suédoise éclaire le débat français. La conférence sera en français et co-organisée avec SWEA Paris.
Avec Hervé de Villers, auteur de "L’efficacité Viking : Inspirez-vous du modèle suédois pour votre entreprise", et Fredrik Edström, Directeur Général de Livi France (Kry), en partenariat avec Massage au Bureau. | | | 12th of October 13h30-18h30: French-Swedish Innovation Forum 2026 - Scaling Europe’s Next Wave of Innovation & Partnerships | | | This event aims to promote and develop French-Swedish business relations, investments, and impact collaborations. Focus will be on the potential of strategic innovation collaborations and tech partnerships between France and Sweden within the areas of the bilateral Innovation Partnership Act such as security & defense, forestry, low-carbon energy systems, and digitalisation.
In a time of rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty and accelerating climate transition, innovation has become a strategic priority for Europe.
Join us for the next French-Swedish Innovation Forum 2026 taking place in Stockholm, at Grand Hôtel.
Registration will be open from September.
| | | 5 & 6 of November: Le Leadership Suédois et le Management Franco-Suédois, Paris | | | CCSF is hosting a professional training in intercultural management in Paris, led by Laurence Romani, professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and specialist in cross-cultural leadership.
Designed for:
Managers and collaborators of French-Swedish companies or organisations brought to work with Swedes, their leadership and within the framework of French-Swedish commercial or managerial relations.
For Swedish participants employed in Swedish companies or organisations, you have the possibility to apply for a grant to cover the fee.
The program will be in French.
| | | Highlights from Previous Events | | | 111th Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France | | | On the 3rd of June, CCSF held its 111th Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France, in FTPA's beautiful venue, in the presence of H.E. Caroline Vicini, Ambassador of Sweden to France and Honorary Chair of the Chamber.
The General Meeting was followed by a business lunch featuring our guest of honour, Morten Rud Pedersen, Founder, President and CEO of Rud Pedersen.
We are pleased to welcome our new member to the CCSF Board of Directors:
Emma Hemmingson, Country Manager France, Business Sweden.
Over the past two years, the CCSF has continued to grow significantly, welcoming an increasing number of member companies and strengthening its position as a leading platform for French-Swedish business relations. This growth reflects the dynamism of our community and the strong interest in deeper economic cooperation between France and Sweden.
With a strengthened Board of Directors and an engaged business community, we look forward to another year of promoting French-Swedish cooperation, innovation, investment, and sustainable growth. | | | News from the business community | | | Saab invests in Comand AI to advance next-generation defence capabilities | |  | | Photo: Saab | | | At Eurosatory in Paris, Saab announced a new collaboration with French defence technology company Comand AI which is a part of the company's €32 million Series A funding round.
The partnership will strengthen cooperation on AI-driven command-and-control solutions and support the development of next-generation defence capabilities. As part of the collaboration, Saab and Comand AI will work on new software capabilities for GlobalEye, Saab’s airborne early warning and control aircraft, as well as the modernization of existing command-and-control systems.
The investment highlights Saab’s continued commitment to innovation and reinforces growing Swedish-French cooperation within the defence and security sector. | | | Airon secures major French investment for AI Data Center expansion | | | Swedish data center company Airon has secured a multi-billion SEK investment from French infrastructure investor Meanings Capital Partners to accelerate the expansion of its AI data center campus in Lidköping.
The funding will support the construction of two new AI-focused data centers, both expected to be operational before the end of 2027. Once completed, the site will have a total operational capacity of 24 MW, helping meet the growing demand for AI computing power.
According to Airon, the investment will strengthen access to European compute infrastructure as AI adoption continues to accelerate. The company also emphasizes the importance of developing AI infrastructure under European ownership, supporting greater digital resilience and reducing reliance on non-European providers. | | | SJ expands high-speed train order as part of €1.7 billion fleet modernisation programme | | | SJ has ordered 30 new high-speed trains from Alstom as part of a €1.7 billion investment programme to modernise and renew its fleet through 2029.
The Swedish state-owned rail operator has expanded its original 2022 order of 25 Zefiro Express high-speed trains, valued at approximately €700 million, to a total of 30 units. The trains are now marketed as the Avelia Stream Nordic X250. Manufactured by Alstom in Germany, the new trains are designed for a top speed of 250 km/h. However, Sweden's current rail infrastructure limits operating speeds to 200 km/h. SJ expects that the Swedish Transport Administration's (Trafikverket) 2026–2037 investment programme to modernise the national rail network will eventually enable higher operating speeds.
The first trains are scheduled to enter service in December 2027 on the route between Gothenburg and Copenhagen. The investment programme also includes the refurbishment of SJ's X2000 fleet and night trains, as well as the procurement of 25 new regional trains, representing an additional investment of approximately €260 million. | | | The Swedish General Election is just around the corner | | | On 13 September 2026, Sweden will hold its general election. If you are a Swedish citizen aged 18 or over and have at some point been registered in the Swedish Population Register, you are eligible to vote.
If you are in France, whether you live here or are just visiting, you can vote by postal ballot or cast your vote in person at the Embassy of Sweden in Paris or at one of the Swedish consulates. Due to ongoing renovation work at the Embassy in Paris, the vote in person will take place at the Swedish Church in Paris.
| | | Choose France 2026 attracts record investments from international companies | |  | | Photo: President Emmanuel Macron, LinkedIn | | | The ninth edition of the Choose France summit, held in Versailles, marked a new record for announcements of international investment in France. A total of 71 investment projects were announced, representing €93 billion in planned investments and the creation of more than 15,600 jobs.
Seven years after the launch of the initiative, France continues to strengthen its position as Europe’s leading destination for foreign investment. This year’s editionfocused on three key priorities: industrial sovereignty, energy transition and digital transformation.
Several Swedish companies announced significant investments in France, highlighting the strength of industrial cooperation between the two countries.
IKEA announced an additional €35 million investment by 2030, including ten compact stores, the creation of 300 jobs and more sustainable deliveries via the Seine.
Alfa Laval will invest nearly €50 million between 2026 and 2028 across its five French sites to support industrial decarbonisation, modernise production facilities and accelerate digitalisation.
Scania also announced a €70 million investment at its site in Angers to prepare for the production of electric heavy-duty trucks. The investment will expand production facilities, adapt assembly lines and support the transition towards more sustainable road transport.
Together, these announcements demonstrate the continued confidence of Swedish companies in France as a destination for innovation, sustainable industry and long-term growth.
The French president Emmanuel Macron announced the investment of IKEA on his LinkedIn account by a new user guide “Kit Choose France”.
| | | Swedish presence at VivaTech 2026 | | | CCSF attended VivaTech 2026 in Paris and visited the Swedish Pavilion, which showcased 14 Swedish companies across AI, digital infrastructure, sustainability and industrial innovation. Another Swedish member company, Epidemic Sound, was also present with a exhibition aera.
The Swedish pavilion, featured by Business Sweden, presented startups and global industry leaders, including Ericsson, evroc and Stegra, highlighting the strength of Sweden’s innovation ecosystem.
A key theme throughout the event was the link between AI growth and decarbonisation. In this context, Stegra shared perspectives on decarbonising the expansion of AI infrastructure, including the importance of considering embodied emissions from materials such as steel in data centre buildouts.
evroc also presented its new AI model, roc, at the Sovereignty Arena, contributing to discussions on European digital sovereignty and AI infrastructure. Ericsson participated in broader conversations on Europe’s competitiveness and the need for investment in digital infrastructure, cloud and next-generation networks.
A panel hosted by the Swedish Institute highlighted Sweden’s innovation ecosystem and the importance of international talent, with strong interest in Sweden as a destination for skilled professionals.
The event provided valuable opportunities to strengthen connections between the French and Swedish innovation ecosystems and to explore new avenues for collaboration and growth. | | | LEAD selected to support NATO defense innovation | | | NATO has appointed the Swedish incubator LEAD as an accelerator site within DIANA (Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic). This means that Sweden now has its own hub within NATO’s efforts to accelerate the development of new technologies that can address both civilian and military needs.
Based in Linköping and Norrköping, LEAD will support innovative companies working in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and advanced materials. The appointment strengthens Sweden’s role in NATO’s innovation ecosystem and creates new opportunities for collaboration between industry, academia and the defense sector.
| | | France and Sweden strengthen cooperation on resilience and total defense | |  | | Photo: Ambassade de France en Suède | | | France and Sweden have taken a new step in their strategic partnership by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in resilience and total defense.
The agreement reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to addressing common security challenges in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. It focuses on strengthening institutional cooperation, exchanging knowledge and best practices, and enhancing collaboration in research and training related to resilience and total defense.
This milestone further reinforces the strong and dynamic partnership between France and Sweden, highlighting the mutual trust, close ties, and shared ambitions that unite the two countries.
The agreement was signed in Stockholm mid-June. | | | Summer at the Swedish Institute | |  | | Photo: Image bank Sweden | | | Experience summer at the Swedish Institute with a programme of free outdoor concerts and open-air cinema in the beautiful garden of the Institut suédois in the Marais. A perfect way to enjoy Swedish culture in Paris throughout the summer.
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