In two weeks' time, it will be Denmark's turn to take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The fact that Denmark is in the middle of the global spotlight in several respects was not to be missed when its EU ambassador, Carsten Gronbech-Jensen, hosted a breakfast to give his picture of Denmark's priorities for the EU during their presidency.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have adopted a comprehensive policy paper on the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA), comprising 14 regions across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The policy report, funded by the EU and regional governments, recommends enhanced east-west transport infrastructure, comprehensive digital connectivity, and place-based, targeted policies to strengthen regional resilience and economic diversification.
