Nordic Council theme session 2022
The Nordic Council will convene for its annual theme session on 21 and 22 March in Malmö, Sweden. This year’s topical debate will look at the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The debate will take place on 22 March.
Agenda
22.03.22
09:00 - 09:05
1.
Opening of the Session
1.1.
Approval of the list of delegates
1.2.
Godkendelse af dagsorden
1.3.
Standing orders for the theme session, Document 2a/2022
1.4.
Approval of recommendations, internal resolutions, and political dialogues considered and adopted, Document 3/2022
09:05 - 10:30
2.
War in Europe again – how can the Nordic Region best help Ukraine and ensure security in the Nordic Region, Europe, and the world?
2.1.
Topical debate
10:30 - 11:15
3.
Question time with the Ministers for Nordic Co-operation
3.1.
How should the Enestam report on civilian crisis preparedness and the Nordic Council strategy for social security be followed up by the Nordic countries?
11:15 - 12:00
4.
The Nordic welfare model and its future
4.1.
Debate with the Ministers for Nordic Co-operation and the ministers for social affairs and health
14:00 - 14:20
5.
Crisis preparedness in the Nordic Region
5.1.
Presidium proposal on Nordic civilian crisis preparedness (A 1898/presidium)
14:20 - 14:40
6.
Knowledge and Culture in the Nordic Region
6.1.
Consideration of member’s proposal for the adoption of a Nordic culture and education canon, “Nordic canon” (A 1881/culture); RESERVATION
6.2.
Consideration of member’s proposal for a student exchange programme for Belarusian students (A 1878/presidium)
6.3.
Vote
14:40 - 15:00
7.
A sustainable Nordic Region
7.1.
Consideration of member’s proposal for a Nordic end date for the use of fossil fuels (A 1851/sustainability); RESERVATION
7.2.
Vote
15:00 - 15:15
8.
Welfare in the Nordic Region
8.1.
Consideration of member’s proposal on digital violations and threats (A 1894/welfare)
8.2.
Consideration of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ co-operation programme for integration (B 341/UVN) RESERVATION
8.3.
Vote
15:15 - 15:55
9.
Growth and development in the Nordic Region
9.1.
Consideration of member’s proposal for recognising digital driving licenses in the Nordic Region (A 1890/growth)
9.2.
Consideration of member’s proposal for sustainable freight transport (A 1895/growth)
9.3.
Consideration of member’s proposal for Nordic measures against dog smuggling (A 1877/growth)
9.4.
Consideration of member’s proposal on the horse industry in the Nordic Region (A 1859/growth)
9.5.
Vote
15:55 - 16:25
10.
First consideration of new member’s proposals
10.1.
Member’s proposal for Nordic co-operation on the post-viral illness long-covid (A 1910/UVN), (Social Democratic Group)
10.2.
Member’s proposal for a strategy for the Nordic Council (A 1904/presidium), (Centre Group)
10.3.
Member’s proposal for a strong Nordic Region with a joint Nordic stance in energy policy (A1913/UVU), (Conservative Group)
10.4.
Member’s proposal for the reduction of the number of children and young people growing up in persistent low-income circumstances (A 1907/UVN), (Nordic Green Left)
10.5.
Member’s proposal for Nordic co-operation to control invasive species (A1912/UHN), (Nordic Freedom)
16:25 - 16:30
11.
Closing of the Session
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