The Nordic Co-operation

The Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council are the main forums for official Nordic co-operation, which involves Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. Our vision is to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world.
The Nordic Council of Ministers
The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body of intergovernmental co-operation in the Nordic Region. Denmark and the Faroe Islands hold the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2026, and its secretariat is headed by Secretary General, Karen Ellemann.
Nordisk Råd parlamentarikere i Stortinget
The Nordic Council
The Nordic Council is the official body of inter-parliamentary co-operation in the Nordic Region. Finland hold the presidency of the Nordic Council in 2026 and together with Åland has the presidency programme "Nordic Comprehensive Security".

Democracy on tour + High levels of trust in Nordic co-operation

Political Arenas

Democracy on tour

The Nordic Council of Ministers is represented at several political arenas over the summer and in the autumn, where democracy is on the agenda.
Strøget i København
New Nordic survey

High levels of trust in Nordic co-operation

Trust between people in the Nordic Region remains one of the region’s greatest strengths and is closely linked to optimism about the future.

News

22.06.26
Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordic Council of Ministers launches new initiative to strengthen democratic participation

Utvalget for Kunnskap og Kultur på Skagens kunstmuseum.
29.06.26
Nordic Council

Nordic Council Meetings all over the region

Nordic Council

Sweden’s Riksbank: The Nordics need quicker and cheaper payments across borders

Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordic Council

Shortlist for the Nordic Council Environment Prize

Nordic Council of Ministers

New Nordic survey: High levels of trust in Nordic co-operation

Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordic Countries Strengthen Their Cooperation on Preparedness

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Shortlist for the Nordic Council Environment Prize + New report highlights vulnerabilities in Nordic energy security

miljopris 2026 nominerede

Shortlist for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2026

The Nordic Council Environment Prize 2026 focuses on initiatives that engage children and young people in environmental and climate issues.

New report highlights vulnerabilities in Nordic energy security

The Nordic energy system is facing increasing security challenges and needs to be more resilient in the face of cyberattacks, sabotage, and disruption to critical infrastructure.

Events

11 Aug
Debattmøte

Arendalsuka: Hvem skal vi være venner med?

12 Sep
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Generation Nordic

22 Sep
Event

Supporting local authorities in Europe’s green transition

08 Dec
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Event

Nordic Food Waste Summit 2026

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Shortcuts

Policy Areas
Facts about the Nordic Region
Apply for funding
Info Norden
COP30
EXPO 2025
Arctic Circle 2025
2025 Session of the Nordic Council
Pushing for Progress - CSW70
Arctic Frontiers 2026
Nordic Day 2026
Democracy on tour 2026

NCM and NC presidencies 2026

Programme for Denmark and the Faroe Islands' Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2026

In uncertain times, it is crucial that we stick together in the Nordic Region. That is why the title of the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2026 is "The Nordic Region: Strong ties in changing times".
Presidentskap 2026: Nordisk overgripende sikkerhet

Finnish and Ålandic Programme for the Presidency of the Nordic Council in 2026

In a time characterised by geopolitical unrest, hybrid threats, and increasing societal vulnerability, the presidency and the presidency programme has a focus on strengthening the ability of the Nordics to prevent, deal with, and recover from crises.

Publications

04.02.26

A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping

Publications number:
2026:504
25.03.26

State of the Nordic Region 2026

Publications number:
2026:2
14.04.26

Når pensionen krydser grænser

Publications number:
2026:515
02.12.25

NORMO 2025 – Nordic Monitoring 2014–2024

Publications number:
2025:026
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