Policy frameworks for migrant integration in the Nordic countries 2025 – an overview

The report offers up-to-date and, where possible, comparable information on how the integration of migrants and refugees is steered, coordinated and implemented across the Nordic countries. It provides an overview of how responsibilities for integration are distributed among relevant ministries, agencies, and local-level actors. It presents a snapshot of strategic policy directions and recent legislative developments, alongside practical insights into the implementation of key integration measures, such as introduction programmes, settlement schemes, and language training in each country. The report concludes with a summary, a brief comparison across the countries, and an overview table.

The data were collected through desktop research conducted between May and September 2025. This included a review of official government websites, legislative texts, policy documents, and reports from relevant national authorities. This was supplemented by expert interviews in each country to validate and complete the information.