According to a press invitation from the Green Party in the European Parliament, EU parliamentarian Pär Holmgren conducted a visit to Jämtland and Härjedalen from April 13-16, 2026. The visit included stops in Åre, Östersund, and Sveg, with the aim of gathering important experiences for parliamentary work. The focus of the visit was on environmental issues, exploitation, climate, forestry, and agriculture.
Holmgren arrived in Åre and departed from Östersund by night train, highlighting the Green Party's priority of saving night trains and investing in rail traffic throughout the EU. ' As the Green Party's negotiator for EU agricultural policy in the environment committee, Holmgren also conducted visits related to agriculture in the region, with particular focus on climate and environmental issues, support for farmers in transition, and generational change. Journalists were invited to participate in the various program points.