Political Fragmentation Isn’t the Problem
Political stability is not an end in itself. It are the outcomes that matter.
Northern Europe
Swedish Housing Crisis Has Similarities with Netherlands
Both countries struggle to find the right balance between public and private.
Swedish Center-Right Adapts to Rise of Far Right
The Moderates break a cordon sanitaire that has failed to rein in the Sweden Democrats.
What Can Danes Teach Europe’s Social Democrats?
It’s not (just) about immigration. Center-left voters want politicians to protect the welfare state.
Lithuania’s Presidential Election Is Boring — And That’s Fine
Lithuanians aren’t buying into unrealistic promises.
Estonia’s President Sends Wrong Message Meeting Putin
Kersti Kaljulaid breaks with the Baltic policy not legitimizing Russia’s aggression.
Why Sweden Still Doesn’t Have a Government
Neither the left nor the right has a majority, but parties are reluctant to try something new.
Ignoring Nativists Doesn’t Work in Sweden Either
Sweden’s mainstream parties should have known that isolating the far right wouldn’t work.
Social Democrats in Iberia and Scandinavia Try Opposite Strategies
Cooperate with the far left or try to win back voters from the far right?
Why Should Norwegians Emigrate to the United States?
Norwegians have it better than Americans in almost every way.
Denmark’s Left Must Find Balance Between Nativists and Progressives
Social Democrats try to lure back working-class voters. They must be careful not to alienate progressives.
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?
Sweden’s Social Democrats Take Risk with Hardline Policies
Stefan Löfven tries to win back voters from the far right.
Baltic States Have Most to Fear from Trump Victory
The three Baltic republics rely on the NATO security commitment Donald Trump has called into question.
The Case for Permanent Coalitions on the Left
By grouping with other left-wing parties, Europe’s social democrats could keep their constituencies united.