Löfven Despairs at Swedes’ Gloom
The migrant crisis is overshadowing Sweden’s economic success, to the exasperation of its prime minister.
Northern Europe
Danes Set to Keep Opt-Out from European Justice Policy
The migrant crisis and terror attacks in Paris have made the Danes even less pro-EU.
Swedish Right Pulls Out of Budget Deal with Löfven
The Social Democrats may need to call snap elections after losing the opposition’s support.
Michael Pye’s History of the North Sea Disappoints
The author fails to come up with a theory for everything that happened around the North Sea.
Nordics Back Britain’s European Reform Efforts
Finland backs Britain’s renegotiation. Sweden worries about a two-speed Europe.
Sweden Cautions Against Two-Speed Europe
Sweden fears deeper integration in the eurozone could reduce other countries to “second-class members.”
Denmark’s Liberals Take Office Without Allies
After talks with other parties collapse, the Danish liberals form a government alone.
United States Deploy Artillery, Tanks to Eastern Europe
The permanent deployment of heavy equipment is meant to reassure NATO allies from the former East Bloc.
Bittersweet Victory for Denmark’s Right-Wing Bloc
The right wins a one-seat majority, but the once dominant liberal party is beaten into third place.
Islanders Kingmakers in Danish Parliament
Deputies from the Faroe Islands and Greenland would hold the balance of power in Denmark’s next parliament.
Social Democrats Likely to Lose Election in Denmark
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt calls early elections even as polls show her left-wing party losing.
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.
A Tale of Two Submarines
It seems Russian officials and media are deliberately confusing the facts about Swedish submarine sightings.
