Political Priorities 2025–2030

A large and skilled labour force, adaptable labour markets, good working conditions and a sound and inclusive working environment are all crucial factors in creating a green, competitive and socially sustainable Nordic Region. These priorities are mutually dependent and cannot be brought about separately from one another.

At the same time, the Nordic Council of Ministers for Labour will also use the coming period to direct more attention towards sustainable development, equality and the youth perspective. The Council will pay consideration to these and to other interdisciplinary focus areas within its initiatives and activities in co-operation with the other Councils of Ministers.

Against this background, the Council has adopted the following overarching goals and sub-goals for its work in the 2025–2030 period in order to contribute towards the vision of the Nordic Region as the world’s most sustainable and integrated region by 2030.