Åland Agreement

The Åland Agreement is a 1921 treaty that resolves the political status of Åland, an autonomous Swedish-speaking region of Finland. It established Åland’s self-governance, ensuring its residents could maintain their language, culture, and local laws, while remaining part of Finland. The agreement also granted Åland a special status, including its own parliament and control over local issues, in exchange for Finland’s sovereignty. This arrangement helps balance Åland’s cultural identity with Finnish sovereignty, promoting stability and cooperation between Åland and Finland.