Theme: Nordic mobility
Photo: Björn Lindahl
The need to facilitate mobility in the Nordics
“My ambition is to make commuting within the Nordic region as unhindered by red tape as possible, both for the worker and the employer. And cross-border commuters should be able to work from home without it having consequences for the amount of tax they pay.”
Karen Ellemann – Nordic through and through
The Nordic Council of Ministers’ new Secretary General takes on responsibility for the Nordic cooperation as challenges are piling up – on security policy, the environment and the Nordic model itself. But she is an incurable optimist and believes the Nordic vision can be achieved.
The future of the Nordics depends on journalism
Journalism plays a crucial role in how the Nordic countries face current and future challenges. What, where, when, how and not least why must be reported by independent media employing well-informed journalists. The keywords for the Nordic Journalist Centre are knowledge sharing and networks.
More culture, less bureaucracy – the keys to a more mobile Nordic labour market
By 2030, the Nordics should be the world’s most integrated, sustainable and competitive region. The open Nordic labour market is key to fulfilling that ambition. But mobility is low and may need to be stimulated by administrative and cultural measures, according to recent research.
Iceland’s unemployment rate lowest for 20 years
Unemployment goes up and down and is almost always connected to the strength of the economy. This is also the case now, as Iceland’s economy has begun to grow again after the pandemic – largely because of tourism. The unemployment rate in June was 2.5 per cent, the lowest for 20 years. Although this is in itself a positive thing, it has some negative side effects.
New occupational health measures to cut fatal accidents in Danish agriculture
Far too many workers are seriously injured at work and the number of fatal accidents in Danish workplaces is at its highest since 2008. Now a parliamentary majority demands action across the three most dangerous sectors, including agriculture.
Fighting domestic violence in Latvia with Finnish and Norwegian support
Just a lovers’ spat. A common explanation in Latvia for domestic violence, although legislation has been considerably tightened in recent years. The country’s Marta Centre, with support from Norway, is working to reduce stereotypical perceptions among Latvian government officials.
Norwegian workers lukewarm to further education
The annual workforce barometer shows fewer and fewer workers in Norway want to take further education and training.
Why Swedish medical students flock to Latvia
Nearly 800. That is how many of Riga's medical students come from the Nordic region’s largest country. The Nordic Labour Journal went to meet one of them.
LAMPA – Latvian democracy festival with Nordic inspiration
To strengthen democratic conversation culture through the exchange of ideas and by seeking understanding between people of diverse opinions. That is the purpose of the Latvian LAMPA festival, which has grown bigger each year since its inception in 2015.
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