Foreword

Nordic co-operation around justice affairs contributes towards realising the vision of the Nordic prime ministers for the Nordic Region to be the world’s most sustainable and integrated region by 2030.  

Judicial co-operation within the justice sector can contribute towards the promotion of fundamental common principles within Nordic legislation, in conformity with the Nordic community of values which is based on principles such as democracy and trust in the institutions of state. Co-operation is also an important element of European lawmaking and of the implementation of EU/EEA legal acts and other international obligations.

Furthermore, co-operation within the sector also has a particular focus on promoting the principles of the rule of law, and on preventing and combating extremism, terrorism and organised crime. Nordic co-operation thus promotes security and resilience within Nordic society.

This co-operation contributes primarily towards the strategic priority of a Socially Sustainable Nordic Region in line with the vision of the Nordic prime ministers, but also to the priority of a Competitive Nordic Region.  

Justice Gunnar Strömmer, Swedish Minister for Justice and Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Gunnar Strömmer
Swedish Minister for Justice

Karen Ellemann
Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers