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Nordic preparedness praised – ‘no one does it like you’

by AI | 29.Oct 2025 | Europe in brief AI

Preparedness is one of the most important points on the agenda when the Nordic leaders meet in Stockholm. The President of the European Commission praises preparedness as a model.

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a press conference at the 77th session of the Nordic Council in Stockholm. Photo: Pär Bäckström/TT

Stockholm – In connection with the Nordic Council’s annual session being held in Stockholm, the leaders of the countries met with the Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Nordic preparedness was one of the most important points on the agenda.

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen was also present at the meeting. She praised Nordic preparedness as a model for Europe.

“No one does it like you do,” she said, highlighting the Nordic countries’ knowledge and experience in everything from monitoring Arctic areas in the north to deterring “a troublesome neighbor in the east” (Russia).

“All of this serves as guidance for all of Europe,” she said.

The Nordic leaders see Russia as a long-term threat to the region.

“We are not afraid, but we are prepared,” said Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that more must be done to strengthen the security of the Nordics:

“When the war in Ukraine ends, it is clear that Russia will move its forces to its western borders, on the other side of our border.”

(October 28)