RSS feedhttps://nordics.info/themes/cooperating-across-nordenFind information and critical analysis on cooperation across the Nordic countriesen-gbThu, 28 Mar 2024 20:09:25 +0100Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:09:25 +0100TYPO3 EXT:newsnews-8898Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:36:00 +0100The History of the Baltic Sea region and Contested Identitieshttps://nordics.info/show/artikel/the-history-of-the-baltic-sea-region-and-contested-identitiesThe concept of the Baltic Sea Region challenges the idea of history as being solely a national narrative. Far from being fixed, contested Baltic identities have been used instrumentally to further political goals, or to capture the zeitgeist of an era. The region cannot be not objectively and geographically defined, but is a changing story that reflects the needs and challenges of the times in which it is created. Whether Polish identity aligns with the Baltic Sea region or not is a good example of this flux.Marta GrzechnikBaltic Sea RegionCooperationArcticDenmarkFinlandSwedenCultureCultureArticleThe Borders of the NordicsMarta Grzechnik17115357601711535760news-8864Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:35:00 +0100The Baltic Sea Region and Ecocultural identityhttps://nordics.info/show/artikel/the-baltic-sea-region-and-ecocultural-identityThe Baltic Sea is on a faster trajectory of climate change than other sea areas. Already with the framework of the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) in 1974, it was recognised that regional solutions were necessary to combat environmental degradation in the region. Additional threats are now posed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Baltic Sea states (without Russia) still seek environmental progress for this complex ecosystem, arguably building on a legacy that stretches back to the 12th century. The concept of ecocultural identity combines ecology and culture, and recognises that sociocultural aspects of our identities are inseparable from ecological ones. Multi-level governance, cross-sectoral activities, and trans-boundary threats all testify to this interconnectedness.Marta SkorekBaltic Sea RegionCooperationDenmarkFinlandSwedenOutlookThe Nordics in the WorldMarta Skorek17096277001709627700news-8828Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:53:00 +0100The Events of 1814: A Scandinavian and European Storyhttps://nordics.info/nnl/show/artikel/the-events-of-1814-a-scandinavian-and-european-storyThe end of a 434-year political union between the kingdoms of Norway and Denmark.Ruth HemstadCooperationDenmarkNorwaySwedenArticleLawNation buildingRegion-buildingThe Borders of the NordicsViews of a Nordic PastRuth Hemstad17074039801707403980news-8440Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:18:00 +0100The Nordic Embassies in Berlinhttps://nordics.info/show/artikel/the-nordic-embassies-in-berlinThe Nordic Embassies site in Berlin – 'Nordische Botshaften' – allows Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Denmark to work closely together on shared interests and objectives in the region, reduce costs, and maximize their diplomatic efforts. While each Nordic country has its own embassy and promotes their national interests, they also have a 'Felleshus' emphasising the broader benefits of Nordic cooperation and a shared commitment to promoting the region as a whole.Architecture & designLuiza RakhmatullinaCooperationDenmarkFinlandIcelandNorwaySwedenArticleGovernanceUniversity of HelsinkiThe Nordics in the WorldLuiza Rakhmatullina17004682801700468280news-7164Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:59:00 +0200Shaping the Nordic Future: Nature and Planning https://nordics.info/show/artikel/shaping-the-nordic-future-nature-and-planningListen to a dialogue between three environmental scientists about how nature-based solutions are used in the Nordics, their benefits and their downsides.Helena HansonIsabel Seifert-DähnnJohanna Alkan-OlssonCooperationPodcast series 1Isabel Seifert-Dähnn, Johanna Alkan-Olsson, and Helena Hanson16655903401665590340news-6631Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:56:00 +0200Cooperation at Nordic universities https://nordics.info/show/artikel/nordic-cooperation-at-universitiesUniversity collaboration takes place on multiple levels, officially and unofficially. Academics, students and numerous institutions actively play a role in cooperation between universities across the Nordic region. Emma SokkanenCooperationArticleEmma Sokkanen16493325601649332560news-6609Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0200Nordic friendship townshttps://nordics.info/show/artikel/nordic-cooperation-and-friendship-towns-1The concept of friendship towns quickly emerged after the Second World War, and the Nordic countries were no exception. Since then, friendship towns in a Nordic context have included various activities from cooperation among schools, organizations, associations and even official bodies, to more contemporary activities, such as place-marketing and branding.Emilia BergCooperationArticleEmilia Berg16485444001648544400news-6399Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:13:00 +0100The role of the autonomous territories in Nordic cooperationhttps://nordics.info/show/artikel/the-role-of-the-autonomous-territories-within-formal-nordic-cooperationThere are three autonomous regions in the Nordic countries: Greenland and the Faroe Islands are part of Denmark, and the Åland Islands are part of Finland. Since the Nordic Council was established in 1952 and the Nordic Council of Ministers in 1971, these regions have found ways of having their say in the formal arena of Nordic cooperation - but some argue their voices are still not sufficiently heard. Sara Kurki-SuonioCooperationArticleUniversity of HelsinkiSara Kurki-Suonio16445707801644570780news-6227Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:45:00 +0100Karl-August Fagerholm, 1901-1984https://nordics.info/show/artikel/karl-august-fagerholm-1901-1984One of the most influential figures in Finnish politics during the post-war period, Karl-August Fagerholm was a social democrat who served as a Prime Minister for three terms and speaker of parliament for five terms. He was a member of parliament for 36 years in total and was a keen supporter of Nordic cooperation.Hanna VehmasCooperationArticleUniversity of HelsinkiHanna Vehmas16418151001641815100news-6279Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:29:00 +0100How Nordic is Estonia?: An overview since 1991https://nordics.info/show/artikel/how-nordic-is-estonia-an-overview-since-1991Given Estonia’s history and its geographical location, it is not surprising that it is an obvious trade and cultural partner for the Nordic countries. In 1992, shortly after Estonia gained independence from the Soviet Union, it received observer status at the Nordic Council along with Latvia and Lithuania. Nordic connections since then have included Estonian ex-President’s Toomas Henrik Ilves’ efforts for nordification and the FinEst Link.Mauri VidovićCooperationArticleUniversity of HelsinkiMauri Vidović16406837401640683740