BalticNordic

BalticNordic is a term used to describe the collaborative space and cultural affinity that links the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. It is not an official political union, but a descriptor used in policy, business, and cultural discourse to highlight shared history around the Baltic Sea, common interests in regional development, and frequent cross-border exchange.

Geography and identity: The Baltic region is characterized by the Baltic Sea corridor and proximity, with historical ties to Nordic kingdoms and later integration into European structures. In recent decades, BalticNordic cooperation has grown through trade, investment, education, and research mobility, with many people working or studying across the region. There is no single centralized body governing BalticNordic relations; rather, cooperation occurs through existing mechanisms in the Nordic Council, the Baltic Assembly, and the EU framework for the Baltic Sea Region.

Economy and infrastructure: Collaborative projects focus on energy interconnections, digital infrastructure, transport corridors, and green transition. The NB8 format (Nordic-Baltic Eight) is often cited as a practical reference for high-level coordination among eight states of the Nordic-Baltic space, though BalticNordic is used more as branding and policy shorthand than a formal organization.

Culture and society: Shared commitments include democratic governance, open markets, innovation, and welfare standards. Nordic models in governance and social policy influence Baltic policies, while Baltic digital and entrepreneurial strengths complement Nordic capabilities.