#Sweden has the tanks – #Finland has the troops – Welcome to the Pan #Nordic army, chart @wsj.com https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/europe-nordic-military-defense-a5d5da5b?mod=djemwhatsnews

The Nordics have combined their air forces, establishing a Joint Nordic Air Command in 2023. Last year they set out a vision for common #defense through 2030 under the #Nordic Defense Cooperation, or #Nordefco.

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/europe-nordic-military-defense-a5d5da5b?mod=hp_lead_pos6

Us Between Two Realms

Like in all #Nordic cultures, swamps used to be sacred places - places where underworld connected to the land of living. They where places where you would show respect, bring offerings and maybe even mourn the loss of loved ones.

While I was working on this, I kept thinking how fragile the line is that separates these two worlds - and us. One day we are here, standing on a piece of land, never knowing when we cross to the other side.

Yet another extremely common W for #Nordic #SocialDemocracy and #democracy in general: I reviewed 56 quantitative studies examining the links b/w #democracy and #sustainability. 73% found evidence that democracies are usually better, and #welfare states often the best. #EnvironmentalPolicy

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l5qgtdxd462q6cz5hbt25edk/post/3lmvzi6g65s2p

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Interesting disagreement among #Nordic Europeans about #LandMines
https://mastodon.social/@hanse_mina/114271786079750098
hanse_mina@mastodon.social - Norway criticizes Finland’s move to quit land mine treaty

“If we start weakening our commitment, it makes it easier for warring factions around the world to use these weapons again, because it reduces the stigma,” says Norwegian foreign minister.

https://www.politico.eu/article/norway-criticizes-finlands-decision-to-withdraw-from-landmine-treaty/

@utbluegirl I agree with you. I think the US is on the cusp of a transition. It is heading deeply into a #Kleptocracy #Kakistocracy #Oligarchy. If elites like Musk, become #Enlightened and choose to #Nationalize and accept #RedistributionOfWealth. We could begin a more #Socialist model like the #Nordic countries (i.e. #Finland, #Sweden, #Denmark) and work toward #Limitarianism like #IngridRobeyns proposes. Otherwise, I'm afraid it's #TorchesAndPitchforks and #PinataEconomics

Yes, sauna is life. That’s it. That’s the truth!
#nordic #life #sauna
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/t-magazine/finland-sauna-architecture.html

In the new world order ear (tyrant decides), #Sweden and the other #Nordic countries may think of getting a #nuclear weapon defense of their own. Sweden had a nuclear weapon program that was discontinued in 1974, which was just 6 months from producing nuclear weapon in the 1960's, but politicians back then prioritized the project.

To affect most effect on #nazi #russia you only need two nuclear bombs to hit target, #petersburg and #moscow

Source: https://yle.fi/a/74-20147810

Norwegian fuel company Haltbakk Bunkers has announced it will cease supplying fuel to #US #military forces in #Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent #US policy towards #Ukraine.

In a strongly worded statement, the company criticised a televised event involving U.S. President Donald #Trump and Vice President J.D. #Vance, referring to it as the "biggest shitshow ever presented live on TV."

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegian-fuel-supplier-refuses-u-s-warships-over-ukraine/ #Nordic #Europe #News

"Lene Krøl Andersen will take over as the new executive director of the Nordic Genetic Resource Centre (NordGen) on March 15. NordGen is a key Nordic knowledge hub for plant, livestock and forest genetic resources and a gene bank for seeds. It plays a key role in work on climate adaptation and in enhancing the competitiveness of Nordic agriculture."

https://www.norden.org/en/news/new-nordgen-director-march #GermplasmConservation #Nordic #Agriculture #Horticulture

@plantscience

Senior Research Fellow with an urban focus

https://www.norden.org/en/node/91213 #Transportation #Nordic #Policy #Accessibility

@hszakher

I’m afraid you are completely wrong. I’m not sure whether you are talking about “equity-efficiency tradeoff”? However, this relationship is far more complex than a simple tradeoff:

Many countries with extensive social safety nets (like #Nordic nations) maintain strong economic performance while providing robust #social support.

#PresidentMusk and Vice President #Trump's budding #dictatorship is a result of unregulated #Capitalism. Musk's money and Trump's greed is driving it all, with guidance from #Capitalist #Russia.

So, the world has seen #tyrannical governments claiming to be #Communist, #Socialist and #Capitalist, all three. #Greed is independent of stated economic policy, but thrives in 'pure' systems.

This is why I support the #Nordic economic models: Balanced between socialism & capitalism, each checking the other.

‘Nordic firms have outperformed those from the rest of Europe over the past decade. In all four countries, listed non-financial firms have generated greater shareholder returns than the European average over the past ten years.‘

‘… four-fifths of listed Nordic companies spend more on research and development than their rivals do elsewhere in the West.’

Scandi style:
• International ops / “foreign adventures”
• Technology focus / “fervor”
• Reasonable levels of regulation / freedom
• Patient, long-term owners / shareholders
• R&D investment

https://www.economist.com/business/2024/12/30/why-are-nordic-companies-so-successful

Vy Buss, Norway’s largest bus operator, has ordered three Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric #buses to operate in #Slemmestad, a suburban area of #Oslo. This marks the debut of Solaris’ 9-meter battery-electric bus in the #Nordic region, with deliveries set for July 2025. The Urbino 9 LE is a zero-emission midi-class vehicle, ideal for both urban and suburban routes, offering ample seating despite its compact size. The buses will be equipped with a Scandinavian package, including extra thermal insulation, snow chain drawers, and anti-elk lights. Since 2021, the Urbino 9 LE has been adopted by customers in several #European countries, and now #Norway joins the list.
https://www.solarisbus.com/en/press/solaris-urbino-9-le-electric-debuts-in-nordic-markets-2280