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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.
1953-1971
Finland joins in and the first Nordic rights are formulated.
1972–1989
Denmark joins the EEC, and the Nordic countries work more closely together.
After 1989
Closer and more wide-ranging co-operation with the Baltic States and North-West Russia evolves.
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