Do we need more people at the border with Russia?
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In a debate piece in Nordnorsk debatt, the need for more people in Sør-Varanger is raised. The municipality lies in the far east of Finnmark, at the border with Russia. The piece is titled «We still need people on the bridge to the east».
The author believes that people are still needed in the area. He stresses that this does not only concern people with military skills. He also writes that one needs people with «weapons other than bullets and gunpowder», that is, people with other competencies and contributions.
It is important to note that this is a debate piece, and that it is written by a single individual. The text does not give concrete figures, and it does not explain which positions or measures it concerns. Therefore, it is not clear what the situation is today, or what the authorities are planning.
The topic is nevertheless relevant for many in Northern Norway. Settlement and preparedness in border areas are an important part of the public debate in the region. Those who want to read the whole piece can find it in Nordnorsk debatt.
Sources: Nordnorsk debatt
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