The inauguration of the first Swedish-Norwegian joint police station took place on September 9, 2025, at Eda-Eidskog on the border between Sweden and Norway. The event was officiated by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, marking a historic milestone in bilateral police cooperation. This unique station is designed to span the actual border line, with half of the building in Sweden and half in Norway, facilitating enhanced operational collaboration between the two countries’ police forces.
The station, located at the Swedish-Norwegian border, represents a significant effort to strengthen cross-border law enforcement to combat organized and cross-border crime, an increasing concern for both countries. The facility incorporates open shared spaces to foster joint operations, with a formal cooperation agreement signed between Norwegian and Swedish police for operational management. The governments are also working on a police cooperation treaty expected to be finalized later in 2025 to further enhance cross-border law enforcement collaboration.
Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen highlighted the project as a prideful achievement of her government, emphasizing its importance in addressing transnational crime effectively. Funding for this initiative is part of a prioritized budget with 20 million Norwegian kroner allocated to support staffing and operational needs at the station.
This groundbreaking binational police station breaks new ground legally and practically, as cross-border cooperation on this scale, with a building literally bisected by the national border, is unprecedented in the region. It symbolizes the deepening ties and trust between Norway and Sweden in ensuring public safety and security across their shared border.