Nordic Council Theme Session 2023
The annual Nordic Council Theme Session will be held in Reykjavík, 14–15 March. The main theme will be Nordic energy supply in a time of uncertainty.
Agenda
14.03.23
13:45 - 13:55
1.
Opening of the Session
13:45 - 13:55
1.1.
Approval of the list of delegates, Document 2b/2023
13:45 - 13:55
1.2.
Approval of the agenda, Document 2c/2023
13:45 - 13:55
1.3.
Standing orders for the theme session, Document 2a/2023
13:55 - 15:00
2.
Energy and security
Nordic energy supply in a time of uncertainty.
13:55 - 15:00
2.1.
Topical debate, debate paper, Document 4/2023
15.03.23
09:00 - 09:05
3.
Formal cases
09:00 - 09:05
3.1.
Approval of recommendations, internal resolutions, and political dialogues considered and adopted, Document 3/2023
09:00 - 09:05
3.2.
Nordic Council Annual Report 2022
09:05 - 09:30
4.
The Presidium
09:05 - 09:30
4.1.
Consideration of members' proposal on a strategy for the Nordic Council A 1904/PRE
09:05 - 09:30
4.2.
Consideration of members' proposal on higher basic funding for Nordic co-operation organisations, A 1923/PRE
09:05 - 09:30
4.3.
Vote
09:30 - 10:30
5.
Defence and security
09:30 - 10:30
5.1.
Consideration of members' proposal on Nordic aid for the reconstruction of Ukraine, A1932/PRE
09:30 - 10:30
5.2.
Consideration of members' proposal on joint Nordic security and defence, A 1926/PRE
09:30 - 10:30
5.3.
Consideration of members' proposal on adapting the way the Nordic Council is organised to reflect the changed situation in terms of foreign affairs, defence and security A 1919/PRE
09:30 - 10:30
5.4.
Vote
10:30 - 11:00
6.
International strategy
10:30 - 11:00
6.1.
Presidium proposal on the Nordic Council's international strategy (A 1946/PRE)
10:30 - 11:00
6.2.
Vote
11:00 - 11:15
7.
The Committee for Knowledge and Culture in the Nordic Region
11:00 - 11:15
7.1.
Consideration of members' proposal on better co-operation between folk high schools in the Nordic countries, A 1915/UKK
11:00 - 11:15
7.2.
Vote
11:15 - 11:30
8.
Committee for a Sustainable Nordic Region
11:15 - 11:30
8.1.
Consideration of members' proposal on joint action to phase out the production of fossil fuels, A 1916/UHN
11:15 - 11:30
8.2.
Vote
12:30 - 16:55
9.
The Nordic Council’s work on input into the work being done on the vision for the Nordic Region in the years 2025–2030
12:30 - 13:15
9.1.
Introduction to theme debate
The President of the Nordic Council speaks about the Council's involvement in the next 2030 co-operation programme and explains the procedure for the afternoon, Document 5/2023. The Icelandic Minister for Cooperation then speaks about Vision 2030 and the action plan and an inspiring external speaker addresses the Session.
13:25 - 14:25
9.2.
Strategic objective 1: A green Nordic Region
Introduction by minister, followed by speeches by the Presidium, party groups, and committees as well as open debate. The agenda item ends with a summary by the minister.
14:35 - 15:35
9.3.
Strategic objective 2: A competitive Nordic Region
Introduction by minister, followed by speeches by the Presidium, party groups, and committees as well as open debate. The agenda item ends with a summary by the minister.
15:45 - 16:45
9.4.
Strategic objective 3: A socially sustainable Nordic Region
Introduction by minister, followed by speeches by the Presidium, party groups, and committees as well as open debate. The agenda item ends with a summary by the minister.
16:45 - 16:55
9.5.
Summary of the theme debate
Summing up by the Icelandic Minister for Co-operation and the Vice-President of the Nordic Council.
16:55 - 17:00
10.
Closing of the Session
16:55 - 17:00
10.1.
Closing of Theme Session 2023 by the President of the Nordic Council
News
Program
12:00 - 17:00
Registration
The information and registration desk for participants in the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík is open until 17:00 on Monday.
Location
Ved indgangen til Harpa
Austurbakka 2
101 Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Other
14:30 - 15:45
Centre Group – UHN
The Centre Group on the Committee for a Sustainable Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Centre Group – UVU
The Centre Group on the Committee for Growth and Development in the Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Social Democratic Group – UKK
The Social Democratic Group on the Committee for Knowledge and Culture in the Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Centre Group – UKK
The Centre Group on the Committee for Knowledge and Culture in the Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík. If you have any questions, please contact Johan Fälldin, johan.falldin@riksdagen.se
Location
Skarðsheiði
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Centre Group – UVN
The Centre Group on the Committee for Welfare in the Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík. If you have any questions, please contact Hildur Helga Gisladóttir, hildurg@centrum.is
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Social Democratic Group – UVU
The Social Democratic Group on the Committee for Growth and Development in the Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Social Democratic Group – UVN
The Social Democratic Group on the Committee for Welfare in the Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Social Democratic Group – executive
The executive of the Social Democratic Group is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Centre Group – Presidium
The Centre Group on the Presidium is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 15:45
Social Democratic Group – UHN
The Social Democratic Group on the Committee for a Sustainable Nordic Region is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 19:00
Nordic Freedom Group – party group meeting
The Nordic Freedom Group is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Ballroom 2, Marriott Edition
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 19:00
Nordic Green Left – party group meeting
Nordic Green Left is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Ballroom 1, Marriott Edition
Reykjavík
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
14:30 - 19:00
Conservative Group – party group meeting
The Conservative Group is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Akrafjall
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
16:00 - 19:00
Social Democratic Group – party group meeting
The Social Democratic Group is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Esja
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
16:00 - 18:45
Centre Group – party group meeting
The Centre Group is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Skarðsheiði
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
18:45 - 19:00
Centre Group – meeting of the executive
The executive of the Centre Group is meeting at the Nordic Council Theme Session 2023 in Reykjavík.
Location
Skarðsheiði
Iceland
Type
Party group meeting
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