The Helsinki Treaty, signed by the 5 Nordic states, underpins Nordic cooperation, inside and outside wider European integration. In light of regional and global changes, the treaty (international agreement) occasionally undergoes amendment.
The summer 2023 Presidium of the Nordic Council has decided to initiate steps towards such amendments. The revisions will likely means changes regarding:
1) Regional security.
2) Defence initiatives.
3) Emergency preparedness.
A working group has been formed, who will report in due course.
Information regarding the decision can be seen at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eSBfg2VY
The text of the Helsinki Treaty (in English, and all Nordic languages) can be seen at the following link: https://lnkd.in/edXuTbQj
Graham Butler