Why is freedom of movement in the Nordic Region important?

Freedom of movement turns borders into opportunities rather than barriers. It is when people and businesses can move easily across borders that labour markets, skills exchange, and business opportunities open up. This contributes to growth, innovation, and competitiveness in our region.

“Fewer obstacles to freedom of movement and increased exchange lead to a more cohesive and competitive Nordic Region.”

Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers.


 

News

Grænsehinderrådet på Nordisk Råds session 2025
05.11.25
Nordic Council of Ministers
Nordic Council

Freedom of movement a focal point at Session of Nordic Council

11.06.25
Nordiska ministerrådet

Samhällssäkerhet och gränshinder i fokus när ministrarna för nordiskt samarbete träffades i Helsingfors

Freedom of Movement Council

Freedom of Movement Council

The Freedom of Movement Council is an independent body tasked by the Nordic governments with promoting freedom of movement in the Nordic Region for both individuals and businesses.

Publications on freedom of movement in the Nordic Region

16.04.26

Årsrapport 2025

Publications number:
2026:701
25.03.25

Gränshinderrådets årsrapport 2024

Publications number:
2025:701
11.03.25

INFO NORDEN ÅRSRAPPORT 2024

Publications number:
2025-713
09.11.23

Arbete över gränserna i Norden

Publications number:
2023:025
21.09.20

Varuhandel på lika villkor?

Publications number:
2020:039
26.01.23

Attraktive Erhvervsuddannelser i Norden

Publications number:
2022:028
21.05.26

Rights and opportunities for LGBTI people in the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland

Publications number: 2026:523
19.04.26

The Value Chains of the Nordics

Publications number: 2026:509
16.04.26

Nordisk råds årsberetning 2025

Publications number: 2026:703
14.04.26

Når pensionen krydser grænser

Publications number:
2026:515

Contact

Sandra Forsén

Senior Adviser / Head of the secretariat for freedom of movement in the Nordic Region 

sanfor@norden.org

+45 60 39 71 97