#Deadlock torbjorn tv#

The young gorilla passed his days assisting with the scientists' experiments, watching the distant blue world outside his habitat window, dreaming of the endless possibilities that awaited him there.īut his life was thrown into chaos when the other gorillas led an uprising, killed the mission scientists, and claimed the colony for their own. Harold Winston, who taught him science and inspired him with tales of human ingenuity. One gorilla displayed such rapid brain development from the gene therapy that he was taken under the wing of Dr. Among its residents was a group of genetically enhanced gorillas that were intended to test the effects of prolonged habitation in space. The Horizon Lunar Colony was established as a first step for humanity's renewed exploration of space. And, like many of my compatriots, I enjoy a game of football with a beer or two at the pub.A super-intelligent, genetically engineered gorilla, Winston is a brilliant scientist and a champion for humanity's potential. “To relax, we go for walks in the countryside. When not working, together with his family Mr Sohlström has been exploring various parts of the UK. Throughout my life, and my career, I have seen what good Europe can achieve when it works together as one, and the price we all have to pay for failure when it does not.”Ĭlearly passionate about the European project, the Ambassador arrived in the UK at a time of upheaval, but no doubt he will rise to the challenge. And how detrimental it would be if we introduced unnecessary friction into this relationship.”īut Mr Sohlström is clear that the need to work together is not limited to bilateral links: “it is equally important, if not more so, when it comes to how we relate to other parts of the world. “Be it the love of Swedes for everything British, in particular football, or the parts of Swedish life – in terms of furniture, fashion or fika – that we are able to bring to the UK. His time in London so far has made him realise how many elements bind Sweden and the UK together. We regret this decision, but will now engage together with the other Member States, and the EU institutions, in negotiations to shape this departure in the best possible way.” He continues: “I believe it is important that EU countries and the UK continue to work together very closely for so many reasons.” “The United Kingdom has decided to leave the European Union. “These are obviously special times,” Mr Sohlström says. The UK’s referendum result and impending Brexit presents certain challenges to these Swedes and Swedish companies. It is home to a significant number of Swedes, and Swedish companies, many of which have been successful here and regard this country as their second home.” Now in the UK, Mr Sohlström says “My role here as Swedish Ambassador is to do whatever I can to protect and promote Swedish interests, and a continued close relationship with the United Kingdom.” He continues: “The UK is one of the countries that are closest to us in political terms. As a Swede and a European, I have been equally proud to serve my country and the collective European effort.” Enthusing about his rich and varied career experiences, he says: “Before coming to London, I have lived in Brussels, in various places in the Balkans, in Moscow and – of course – for most of my life, in Stockholm.” “I have served both in the Swedish national foreign service and the common European Union foreign service. He then returned to Swedish service and a posting as Deputy Head of Mission in Russia, and positions back home as Deputy Director General and Head of Minister’s Office, followed by Director General for Political Affairs until 2015. Shortly after joining the Ministry in 2000, he left to work for the EU at the EU Council Secretariat in Brussels, followed by EU postings in Skopje and Pristina, including working as Personal Representative of Javier Solana.

#Deadlock torbjorn tv#

Mr Sohlström initially studied to become a journalist, working at National TV News and Dagens Nyheter newspaper, but the work urged him to learn more about “the world beyond Sweden” and pursue a career in the Foreign Service. There is definitely some truth in Samuel Johnson’s observation: ‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.’”īrought up in Stockholm, a world map that hung in the kitchen of his childhood home peaked an early interest in foreign affairs. “There is so much to discover and I have only just started. He says he thoroughly enjoys living in the heart of the UK’s capital. His wife and their sons joined him in January. Sweden’s new Ambassador His Excellency Mr Torbjörn Sohlström arrived in London in September of last year.