Nordic Council of Ministers
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The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body for inter-governmental co-operation in the Nordic Region. Our vision is to make the Nordic Region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. www.norden.org/nordic-council-ministers
"Through a common sense of urgency we are able to find solutions together" Läs mer om vårat abete på Arendalsveckan på vår hemsida. www.norden.org/sv/node/98408
Arendalsuka
Arendalsuka er Norges største demokratiske møteplass, hvor politikere, organisasjoner, næringsliv og publikum møtes for å diskutere aktuelle samfunnsspørsmål.
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"Does the Nordic model work because of high levels of trust – or is there high trust because the system works?" #nordicresilience Läs mer om vårat program under Arendalsveckan på vår hemsida. www.norden.org/sv/node/98408
Arendalsuka
Arendalsuka er Norges største demokratiske møteplass, hvor politikere, organisasjoner, næringsliv og publikum møtes for å diskutere aktuelle samfunnsspørsmål.
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Work with democracy in the Nordics? Apply for up to DKK 950,000 to map and test citizen participation methods across the Nordic region. Young people must be active co-creators. Deadline: 12 Aug. www.norden.org/en/news/nord... #Democracy #Participation #Research
Nordic Council of Ministers launches new initiative to strengthen democratic participation
The Nordic Council of Ministers is inviting applications for the project "Method Development for Increased Participation", a new initiative aimed at strengthening democracy in the Nordic Region by developing and disseminating models that enhance citizens' influence in decision-making processes, and in particular the influence of children and young people.
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A strong NGO sector is essential for any democracy. NGOs defend rights, give voice to communities and help societies face new challenges. In the Nordic‑Baltic region, civil society is a strategic strength. As Eugenija Kovaliova says, NGOs are our backbone.
Nordic–Baltic cooperation has been central since 1991, supporting Estonia’s democratic renewal and regional ties. As the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office marks 35 years, Madis Kanarbik looks back. Learn more about the Nordic-Baltic collaboration: www.norden.org/en/nordic-co...
Different names, same purpose: Nordic–Baltic summer festivals bring people together to shape the future. Founder of the Lampa conversation festival, Ieva Morica, reminds us that democracy is something we must actively work for.
A new report highlights growing risks to Nordic energy security — from cyber threats to supply‑chain vulnerabilities. As demand surges, deeper Nordic cooperation is key to building resilience. Thoughts? Report: www.norden.org/sv/news/ny-r...
Kom og besøg Nordens telt på #Folkemødet. #Beredskab #NordensFremtid #demokrati #Arktis og meget mere. www.norden.org/da/folkemoedet Sammen om Norden, Sammen om Demokratiet
Folkemødet
På Folkemødet på Bornholm i Danmark samles borgere og beslutningstagere og hundredvis af organisationer til demokratiske debatter den 11. til 13. juni 2026.
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From Estonia to Iceland, ministers, policymakers, civil society, and youth representatives came together this week to celebrate Nordic Day 2026 and reflect on the future of democracy🌐💙 Check out some snapshots from how we celebrated📸
13 works nominated for the 2026 Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize! 📚✨ Picture books, novels & a graphic novel exploring nature, imagination and identity.🏆 Winner announced: 20 Oct, Ceremony: 27 Oct, Helsinki Read more: www.norden.org/sv/news/har-...
Today is 'Nordens dag' - a day to celebrate the political, cultural and social collaboration between the Nordics. What got us here is openness, trust in institutions & shared democratic values. But can we assume it will continue this way? What is your take? www.norden.org/en/nordic-day
Democracy is at a crossroads. Misinformation, polarization and digital platforms challenge public debate – even in the Nordics. So on Nordic Day, 23 March, we ask: how do we strengthen democracy? Read more: www.norden.org/en/nordic-day
Nordic Day
Nordic Day is celebrated on 23 March. On this day we celebrate the world’s oldest regional political collaboration – Nordic co-operation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Is...
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What keeps the Nordics competitive? A new study will map our strengths and challenges across innovation, capital, digitalisation, energy and resilience — guiding policy for a greener, more competitive Nordic future. Follow for more info.
Today at #CSW70: Protect Democracy, Defend Gender Equality How can we counter disinformation and safeguard human rights? 🕐 1:15–2:30 PM (EDT) 8:15-7:30 CET 🔴 Watch live stream: www.norden.org/en/csw70 #GenderEquality #Democracy #HumanRights
Gender equality makes families thrive! Join the Nordic gender equality ministers at #CSW70 as they show how rights‑based family policies strengthen families everywhere. 📅 9 March 2026, 1:15–2:30 EDT 🎥 Watch live: norden.org/en/csw70
On International Women’s Day, the Nordic Council of Ministers joins #CSW70 to push global progress on gender equality and equal rights for LGBTI people. In a time of growing pushback, the Nordic countries stand firm: we will not go backwards. www.norden.org/en/csw70
CSW70 - PUSHING FOR PROGRESS
Nordic ministers for gender equality stand up for equal rightsat the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
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Här är de 13 nominerade till Nordiska rådets litteraturpris 2026! 📚 Romaner, diktsamlingar och en novellsamling som speglar ett Norden i förändring. Både den norska juryn och juryn för det samiska språkområdet har nominerat samma bok. 🔗 www.norden.org/sv/news/har-... #nrpriser
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📜 The printing press changed everything. Now, tech is reshaping our world faster than ever. The Nordic Council of Ministers advance new technologies such as quantum and AI. 🔎 Learn more through comments.
🌱 It’s the International Day of Legumes. This tiny pea from NordGen’s seed collection shows how small seeds can shape resilient, sustainable food systems.The Nordic Nutrition Recommendations highlight legumes as a key part of a climate‑friendly diet. Small choices, real impact.
Thank you, Arctic Frontiers, for this week in Tromsø💙 From Indigenous perspectives to security. The panel “Looking Back, Moving Forward” kicked off the Nordic-Arctic discussions of the 30-year anniversary in 2026. 🔗 www.norden.org/en/30-years-...
🌐 How has the Nordic Arctic transformed over the past three decades? Join us at #ArcticFrontiers in Tromsø as we reflect on 30 years of Nordic Arctic cooperation or follow our livestream at 9 am (CET) tomorrow👉 www.norden.org/da/node/97203
Hjälp oss att hitta årets pristagare! 🏆🌱 Nu är det dags att nominera din kandidat till Nordiska rådets miljöpris 2026. 🔗Läs mer om årets tema och skicka in ditt förslag här: www.norden.org/sv/news/fore... #nrpriser #nordiskråd
Föreslå din kandidat till Nordiska rådets miljöpris 2026
Från i dag och fram till den 29 april kan du föreslå kandidater till Nordiska rådets miljöpris. I år sätter priset fokus på initiativ som utbildar barn och unga i miljö- och klimatfrågor.
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🌐We’re heading to #ArcticFrontiers in Tromsø 2-5 February! Join us as we mark 30 years of Nordic-Arctic collaboration. Explore the full programme here👉www.norden.org/sv/node/9720...
🌍 UN International Day of Clean Energy! Today we spotlight Nordic Energy Research, an institution under the Nordic Council of Ministers, as they launch the new report Accelerating Offshore Wind in the Nordics. ➡️ Register here: www.nordicenergy.org/event/report...
Report launch: Accelerating Offshore Wind in the Nordics – Nordic Energy Research
Join Nordic Energy Research for the online launch of our new report, Accelerating Offshore Wind in the Nordics. The report maps current practices, identifies key barriers in each country, draws…
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🌊 Introducing #NordicSpatial — a new #tool from the #Nordic Council of Ministers that helps authorities plan our shared #seas with better data, clearer insights and stronger #cross‑border cooperation. A practical step toward a more #sustainable Nordic–#Baltic region. 🔗 pub.norden.org/temanord2025...
THE NORDIC ARCTIC PROGRAMME – OPEN CALL! 🗓 Deadline: 15 Feb 2026, 23:59 (CET–1) The guiding principle for Nordic Arctic Programme is resilience and strong civil communities in the Arctic. Apply & learn more👉 napa.gl/en/arctic-co... Programme 2025–2027👉https://pub.norden.org/politiknord2025-703/
Today, Denmark and the Faroe Islands assume the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. Main priorities of the new Presidency include societal security and work to update the Helsinki Treaty 👉 www.norden.org/en/news/denm... @danishmfa.bsky.social
From all of us, to all of you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The Nordic–Baltic eID Cooperation (NOBID) — hosted at Digdir and funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers — is arranging a seminar at IDA Conference in Copenhagen on 29 January 2026. The seminar is free of charge, register here: 👉event.checkin.no/184578/nobid...
NOBID Seminar
Welcome to our seminar, January 29th, 2026, where the state and future of digital identity and cross-border mobility in the Nordic-Baltic region will be explored.
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Thank you, from The Nordic Pavilion at #COP30! 💚