Policy areas

Get insight into areas where the Nordic countries work together.

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Legislation and Justice

Similar legislation and interpretations of the law will play an important role in achieving the prime ministers’ objective of becoming the world's most integrated region.

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    Disability

    Nordic co-operation on disability contributes to the inclusion of people with disabilities by way of the enhanced sharing of knowledge throughout the region and close co-operation with regard to disability policy issues.

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      Sustainable development

      The Nordic countries agree that the whole Region has to work together towards sustainable development. Achieving sustainable development is an ambitious but necessary goal.

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        Language

        Mutual understanding of each other’s languages promotes mobility between the Nordic countries and enhances the sense of affinity between the peoples of the Region.

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          Integration

          The Nordic programme is designed to underpin the work done at national level, encourage the countries to work more closely together on the integration of refugees and immigrants, share experiences and generate new knowledge.

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            Nordic bioeconomy

            The Nordic bioeconomy is about a green transition. It is about the replacement of unsustainable and fossil-based resources, through the upgrading of side streams and waste, and by creating circular and sustainable local solutions.