Question 1

Which Nordic country is set to significantly increase its defense budget by €2.4 billion in 2026, aiming to reach 2% of its GDP, citing regional threats?

Accepted Answer

Sweden

Question 2

Latvia is organizing a trade mission to which Nordic country in May 2026, involving 76 Latvian companies and focusing on sectors like ICT, defense, and green transition?

Accepted Answer

Sweden

Question 3

Lithuania's new legislation, effective May 1, 2025, with security standards for renewable energy systems needing to be met by May 1, 2026, specifically aims to address risks from what kind of threats?

Accepted Answer

Cybersecurity threats from foreign state actors

Question 4

Which Baltic nation is enhancing its digital cooperation by signing a new Memorandum of Cooperation in the digital field with Japan in April 2026, focusing on areas like digital ID, AI, and cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

Estonia

Question 5

Norway has set a target to double its total climate finance by 2026, reaching what specific amount, an increase from its 2020 figures?

Accepted Answer

US$1.6 billion

Question 6

In May 2026, the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement will enter into provisional application. Which of the following is NOT a Mercosur member country?

Accepted Answer

Chile

Question 7

What significant change is Finland planning for its social security system, set to take effect on May 1, 2026?

Accepted Answer

Replacement of labor market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance with a general social security benefit

Question 8

The Baltic Sea is facing significant environmental challenges. Which issue is identified as the most pervasive and serious environmental problem in the Baltic Sea?

Accepted Answer

Eutrophication

Question 9

Which Nordic country is reportedly ill-prepared for an energy crisis, possessing only approximately 20 days of fuel reserves, despite being a major oil and gas producer?

Accepted Answer

Norway

Question 10

In May 2026, Iceland's Keflavík Airport's passenger forecast projects a year-on-year decline in total passenger numbers. Which category is expected to see the largest decrease?

Accepted Answer

Connecting passengers

Question 11

Denmark's Climate Act commits the country to specific greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. What is the target for reduction by 2030 relative to 1990 levels?

Accepted Answer

70%

Question 12

A recent espionage case in Norway involved the arrest of a Chinese national suspected of activities related to what critical infrastructure on the northern island of Andøya?

Accepted Answer

A satellite launching site

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