The history of the Nordic Council
After the Second World War the politicians of the time strived for stronger international co-operation. This was the time when the United Nations was established, the Council of Europe created and the first steps were taken towards the EU. At the same time there were many discussions on much closer Nordic co-operation. As a result the Nordic Council was formed in 1952.
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1953-1971
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Finland joins in and the first Nordic rights are formulated.
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1972–1989
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Denmark joins the EEC, and the Nordic countries work more closely together.
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After 1989
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Closer and more wide-ranging co-operation with the Baltic States and North-West Russia evolves.
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Literature and links
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Further information on the history of the Nordic Council