Finland’s Brain Drain: When Talent Leaves a Small Country
Small welfare states like Finland depend on knowledge workers. What if they prefer to live somewhere else?
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Nordics Back Britain’s European Reform Efforts
Finland backs Britain’s renegotiation. Sweden worries about a two-speed Europe.
Eurozone Parliaments Back Greek Bailout
Parliaments in the eurozone agree to another bailout for Greece but are growing skeptical.
Third Bailout Tough Sell in Northern Creditor States
Voters in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands would rather Greece left the euro.
Finnish Right-Wing Coalition Could Take Hard Line in Europe
The parties in talks to form Finland’s next government are less sympathetic to weak euro members like Greece.
Finland Deploys Navy as Russian Submarine Suspected
Six months after Sweden searched for a Russian submarine, Finland detects activity in its waters.
Right-Wing Coalition Likely in Finland After Center Party Victory
Finland’s Center Party could form a coalition with the defeated conservatives and the populist Finns Party.
Finland’s Left-Right Coalition Unlikely to Survive Election
Neither of Finland’s two largest ruling parties wants to go into coalition with the other again.
Finland, Sweden Announce Military Pact
The two neutralist Scandinavian countries announce a pact that could see them go to war together.
Finland’s Stubb Rules Out Greek Debt Reduction
The Finnish prime minister says a “resounding no” to forgiving Greek loans from other eurozone countries.
Nordic Premiers Could Become European Council President
Jyrki Katainen and Helle Thorning-Schmidt are likely candidates.
Finland’s Next Prime Minister Backs NATO Membership
While most Finns would rather stay out of the alliance, Alexander Stubb supports NATO membership.
Finland, Netherlands Block Bailout Fund Expansion
The two countries will not allow the direct financing of other eurozone states’ debts.
Finland, Netherlands Resist Expansion Bailout Fund
Dutch and Finnish leaders oppose expanding Europe’s bailout fund but urge a quick resolution to its debt crisis.
Getting Back to AAA Will Be Tough
The United States might be able to learn from the experiences of Canada and Finland but there are notable differences.