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# Nordic momentum

**Published:** 2026-10-14  
**Categories:** Analysis, Arvo- ja asennetutkimukset  
**Tags:** Nordic COuntries, nordics, the nordics  
**URL:** https://www.eva.fi/en/blog/2026/10/14/nordic-momentum/

Read the full analysis [here](https://www.eva.fi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eva-analysis-174-en.pdf).

**Summary**

- An overwhelming majority (84%) believe that growing global threats call for a substantial strengthening of Nordic cooperation.
- More than half believe that decisions on border control (55%), defence (54%), climate policy (52%) and combating biodiversity loss (51%) could be made jointly at the Nordic level.
- A common Nordic foreign policy divides opinion: 43% believe the Nordic countries could make foreign policy decisions together, while an equal share (43%) would maintain the status quo.
- All Nordic countries are regarded as at least fairly close to Finland. A large majority (70%) believe that Finns have much or very much in common with Sweden and the Swedish people.

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##### How the survey was conducted

The results are based on responses from 2,045 people. The margin of error for the population as a whole is 2–3 percentage points in either direction. Data were collected between 31 March and 13 April 2026. Respondents are representative of Finland’s population aged 18–79 (excluding Åland). The data were collected through Taloustutkimus Oy’s online panel, using a stratified random sample drawn from the panel. The data were weighted to reflect the population in terms of age, gender, region of residence, education, occupation or status, industry and political party preference. The statistical analysis and accompanying charts were prepared by Pentti Kiljunen (Yhdyskuntatutkimus Oy).

***Translation disclaimer** This analysis has been machine-translated from the original Finnish-language publication, which serves as the reference version. The ISSN indicated in this document refers to the Finnish-language publication.*

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- [eva-analyysi-no-174](https://www.eva.fi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eva-analyysi-no-174.pdf)