Despite the Nordic Region being one of the most integrated regions in the world, it is still unnecessarily difficult and expensive to transfer money between the Nordic countries.
Security in Nuuk, cultural preparedness in Skagen, sustainable food production in Mariehamn, rural welfare in Storuman, and barriers to freedom of movement in Stockholm. The Nordic Council held its annual summer meetings at venues across the region last week. These meetings give Council members a chance to see opportunities to see how Nordic policies play out in day-to-day life, and to incorporate insights from local communities, businesses and residents into their policy work policy.
From a mobile nature school in Åland to a Norwegian environmental organisation run by children. The Nordic Council Environment Prize 2026 focuses on initiatives that engage children and young people in environmental and climate issues.
A new survey on trust in public institutions and confidence in the future, initiated by SuomiAreena with support from the Nordic Council of Ministers and conducted in spring 2026 in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, shows that Nordic citizens have a high level of trust in Nordic co-operation – more than in many national institutions. Trust between people in the Nordic Region remains one of the region’s greatest strengths and is closely linked to optimism about the future.
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.
Nordic co-operation on societal security and on emergency preparedness received a significant boost today when the co-operation ministers agreed to beef up and coordinate work on these topics throughout the region.
The Nordic countries are taking an important step to strengthen their joint food supply security at a time marked by increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
A total of 53 candidates working on initiatives that educate children and young people about environmental and climate issues have been nominated for the 2026 Nordic Council Environment Prize. See the full list here.