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Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her State of the European Union (SOTEU) address. Carin Hallerström, NFU General Secretary welcomes President Ursula von der Leyen’s call for greater unity, a resilient European Union, a...

We are happy to welcome Edith Permén as the new Director for Financial Regulation at UNI Europa. In her role, Edith will lead the work on financial regulation within UNI Europa Finance, ensuring that employees’ voices are heard in EU-level policymaking....

The European Parliament’s draft report proposes sweeping changes to two cornerstone EU sustainability directives. Nordic Financial Unions (NFU) believes these changes are unlikely to ease administrative burdens meaningfully. Instead, they risk hampering...

As political momentum for sustainable finance slows globally, the Nordic Financial Unions (NFU) is spotlighting the power of collective, union-led action. In our newly published report, Sustainability-Related Activities 2024, we highlight 25 concrete in...

On 9 May, Europe celebrates a shared journey of peace and solidarity. This year’s Europe Day holds special significance as it marks 75 years since the Schuman Declaration, the proposal that laid the groundwork for the European Union. Wh...

Last week, the Nordic Financial Unions (NFU) and its Nordic affiliates travelled to Belfast to participate in the UNI Europa Conference. The event brought together over 600 trade union leaders from across Europe to celebrate 25 years of UNI Europa and t...

The Nordic Financial Unions-NFU General Secretary, Carin Hallerström expressed serious concerns regarding the European People’s Party (EPP) desire for a fast-track decision under Article 170 of the European Parliament’s Rules of Procedure for the Omnibu...

UNI Europa, the European services workers union, together with the Nordic Financial Unions, is recruiting a Director for Financial Regulation in Brussels. UNI Europa represents its member unions in the European services sectors and NFU builds cooperatio...

This Saturday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day, a global occasion to celebrate women’s achievements, recognise their rights, and address the persistent challenges of gender inequality. Under this year’s international theme, “Accelerate Action,”...