Latest Reports
Report: Development Perspectives of STRING – How to Create a Thriving, Sustainable and Resilient Megaregion
The STRING region stands at an important turning point. With the completion of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link on the horizon and growing economic and demographic momentum across Northern Europe, the question is no longer whether closer cross-border integration matters -...
New report: Rail freight bottlenecks in the STRING Corridor remain acute
A new report shows that unresolved rail bottlenecks in the STRING Corridor threaten to undermine the benefits of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link – with sharply rising truck traffic as a likely consequence if action is not taken now. A new follow-up report confirms that...
Political Innovation Guide
Together with Mälardalsrådet and the Kvarken Council, STRING has developed the Political Innovation Guide – a hands-on publication for policymakers, civil servants, and regional leaders.The guide explores how cross-border collaboration can strengthen democracy,...
The Clean Industrial Deal: A Promising Initiative to Strenghten European Competitiveness through decarbonisation
The European Union has recently launched the Clean Industrial Deal, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing EU competitiveness through decarbonisation. The plan outlines concrete actions to accelerate the transition of energy-intensive industries while fostering...
STRING at a Glance: The Megaregion’s Journey Towards a Resilient Green Economy
This OECD snapshot presents a detailed analysis of STRING’s progress in areas such as sustainable transport, green innovation, low-carbon energy, and digital connectivity. It also outlines remaining challenges—from reducing car dependency to strengthening...
The Oslo-Gothenburg Railway: A Resilience Backbone for Nordic Trade
A new report commissioned by Västra Götalandsregionen and conducted by WSP Sweden highlights the strategic role of the Oslo-Gothenburg railway in ensuring resilience for Norwegian trade. While Gothenburg Port has traditionally been considered a key hub for Norwegian...
New Report Highlights Helsingør-Helsingborg Tunnel’s Strategic Defense Importance
A new report commissioned by STRING and the City of Helsingborg underscores the strategic significance of the Helsingør-Helsingborg tunnel, a crucial infrastructure development aimed at bolstering Northern Europe's defense capabilities amid the evolving geopolitical...
Rail Freight with the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link
Investments are needed to make the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link a game changer for freight transport Road transport could increase by 120% and rail transport could decrease further once the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link opens, unless investments are made in infrastructure...
Economic impacts in the STRING region from the FBFL
FBFL: New study documents large potential impacts on trade and labour market This new study documents the massive potential within trade, business, innovation, and labour market impacts related to the fixed link across the Fehmarn Belt. However, it also stresses the...