On 29 October 2025, Kristina Herbst, President of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC), took part in the 77th Plenary Session of the Nordic Council, held in the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) in Stockholm.
The session gathered Nordic parliamentarians, heads of government and ministers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands and Åland under the theme “The Nordics, together – Nordic value and cohesion in troubled times.” The debates focused on cooperation for security, societal preparedness and the green transition.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen opened the plenary with a keynote address that highlighted the Nordic countries’ long tradition of democracy, equality and openness, and their leading role in supporting Ukraine and strengthening Europe’s resilience.
In her greeting to the assembly, BSPC President Kristina Herbst expressed appreciation for the Nordic Council’s invitation and for its long-standing cooperation with the BSPC. She emphasised the importance of maintaining strong parliamentary dialogue across the Baltic Sea Region, especially at a time when the security situation in Europe demands unity and trust between democratic institutions.
Herbst underlined that the BSPC Presidency of Schleswig-Holstein is focusing on youth, resilience and cross-border cooperation under the motto “Youth.Set.Sail – For a Thriving Baltic Sea Region.” The Presidency aims to strengthen parliamentary cooperation on energy transition, digital transformation and civic participation in line with the BSPC’s ongoing work on regional security and democratic stability.
The participation of the BSPC President in the Nordic Council’s annual session reflects the close ties between both organisations and their shared goal of fostering dialogue, democracy and peace in Northern Europe.