The information about these so-called transit corridors is given by Sweden's Nordic Minister Anna Hallberg (S) and her Danish minister colleague Flemming Møller Mortensen (S).
- We are now trying to repair, as much as we can, the damage that occurred in the trust during the pandemic when the borders were closed, says Anna Hallberg to TT.
When the borders were closed, it was especially serious for Swedes to feel that they could not trust that they could get out into the world via Kastrup, she states.
At the same time, the opportunities for Danes to get to Bornholm became more difficult.
"Never say never"
Ministers now promise that the two routes will be protected "to the greatest possible extent".
- You can never say never when it comes to such difficult issues as if borders need to be closed, but it is still a very important signal from both the Swedish and Danish governments.
Hallberg thinks that the border closures during the pandemic provided important lessons.
One of them is that certain exceptions always need to be made when borders are closed.
Permanent exceptions
- There are some destinations that are extra vulnerable.
This is a first step we are taking.
My ambition is that in the next step we will be able to agree on permanent exemptions, if we now have to close a border, which I do not hope we need to do.
At the same time, negotiations are underway to change the tax agreement for Öresund commuters.
The tax agreement that applies today is from 2003 and needs to be updated.
A draft is on the table, but exactly when it may be ready, the Minister for Nordic Affairs can not specify.