This thesis examines the response of Swedish institutions to the European Union’s (EU) Minimum Wage Directive, within the framework of Multi-Level Governance (MLG). It investigates the strategic actions and power dynamics employed by Swedish trade unions, employer organizations, and the government to defend the Swedish Model of labour market regulation, characterized by self-regulation through collective bargaining. The study employs Carol Bacchi’s ‘What is the Problem Represented to be?’ (WPR) approach to dissect the discourses and representations surrounding statutory minimum wages. The research highlights the political intentions and assumptions underpinning these discourses and explores the consequences of the finalized directive’s implementation within Sweden. Through a detailed discourse analysis, the study reveals the collaborative efforts and lobbying strategies of Swedish institutions to influence EU legislation and protect their labour market autonomy. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of balancing national labour policies with supranational directives within the MLG framework.