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Promoting interests of Nordic engineers through
cross-organisational cooperation

The Association of Nordic Engineers, ANE is a cooperation organisation between trade unions representing more than 500.000 engineers in the Nordic region. ANE is a platform for affiliates to share know-how and generate new ideas. The created knowledge is used for policy influencing in the region, at the EU level and globally.
The primary objective is to promote the attractiveness of STEM education, strengthen the role of engineers in the transition to a sustainable society and advocate for good working conditions for STEM professionals in the labour market.

Latest reports

Beyond STEM: A New North Star for European Competitiveness

Beyond STEM: A New North Star for European Competitiveness

This paper challenges the traditional STEM narrative and urges policy makers to rethink how we develop technical talent in Europe. It highlights the need for a capability-centred approach—aligning education, industrial policy, and lifelong learning to build the specific skills needed for strategic sectors.
Reclaiming Europe’s Edge: Competitiveness through STEM Talent

Reclaiming Europe’s Edge: Competitiveness through STEM Talent

ANE presents a detailed analysis of the STEM skills shortage and its impact on Europe’s global standing. This is the first time such an in-depth examination of the role of STEM talent in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness has been conducted.
The cover for the ANE report: Competences for a Sustainable Future. The image shows the ANE logo, the title of the paper and an illustration of four people looking at a landscape.

Competences for a Sustainable Future

This report provides an overview of the future need for STEM and engineering skills in the transition to and during a circular economy. The benefits of transitioning to a circular economy outweigh the disadvantages. However, more efforts are needed to move from conceptualisation to implementation. 

ANE’s Strategic Priorities

Enhancing STEM Talents & Diversity

Enhancing STEM Talents & Diversity

ANE works to keep skills development high on the Nordic and EU policy agenda. We aim to inspire young people to pursue STEM and we work to increase women’s participation, retain senior engineers for vital knowledge transfer, and promote inclusive practices that value neurodivergent professionals.

Promoting Research & Innovation

We work to strengthen research and innovation that enables engineers to develop cutting‑edge solutions and reduces dependency on external technologies. ANE promotes responsible innovation and strategic technologies through Nordic cooperation and close engagement with the EU. We support enabling research frameworks, access to funding, and knowledge sharing across disciplines and borders.
advancing tech sovereignty & responsibility

Advancing Tech Sovereignty & Responsibility

We strengthen the Nordic voice on technology through knowledge sharing, collaboration and responsible innovation. By connecting expertise and engaging policymakers at Nordic and European level, ANE supports strong governance, cooperation and long‑term technological agency.