1000 years ago, not only did Södertälje's citizens venture out into the world, they also welcomed visitors from other cultures.
They traded, learned from each other and built up relationships - a heritage which finds expression in the municipality's international policy to this day.
The main thrust of the international programme rests on two legs: EU collaboration and other global work.
The process of internationalisation promotes the municipality's growth as a result of collaboration and development in other parts of the world.
Commerce, tourism, research, education/training, development, labour market and recruitment matters are the key issues in the municipality's international programme; a programme which promotes sustainable economic, social and ecological development with extra focus on the children's perspective, democracy and diversity issues.
