Since 1952, the Nordic Council has pursued a policy that says:we gain by acting collectively and not duplicating work. As a result,we enjoy freedom of movement acrossborders,we are entitled to work and study in each other’s countries without a lot of red tape and we are entitled to health care if we fall ill in another Nordic country. Ourrespective Nordic defence systems also participate in common procurement schemes and we can boast a pan-Nordic action plan for environmental protection.