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.
Northern Europe
Sweden to Boost Defense, Remilitarize Gotland
Sweden will finance expanded submarine operations and a permanent military presence on Gotland.
Finland, Sweden Announce Military Pact
The two neutralist Scandinavian countries announce a pact that could see them go to war together.
Suspect in Copenhagen Shootings Killed by Police
Danish police kill the man suspected in shootings at a free speech meeting and a synagogue.
Shooting at Copenhagen Free Speech Meeting, One Killed
One attendee of a debate organized by a Swedish Muhammad cartoonist is killed in a shooting.
Löfven Does Deal with Right, Cancels Snap Elections
The Social Democrat agrees to carry out a right-wing spending plan.
Löfven Calls Snap Elections After Budget Defeated
The Social Democrat must call early elections or carry out the opposition’s spending plan.
Sweden Budget Talks Fail, Early Elections Likely
Conservative and liberal opposition parties refuse to support the left-wing government’s spending plans.
Swedish Nationalists Block Löfven’s Budget Bill
Without a majority for his spending plan, Stefan Löfven could be forced to resign.
Swedish Nationalists Could Force Snap Elections
If the far right votes against his budget, Stefan Löfven may be forced to call an election.
Danish Energy Sale to Goldman Sachs Meets Resistance
Danes are critical of the partial sale of their national energy company to an American investment bank.
North Europe Deepens Defense Cooperation Against Russia
Britain, the Baltic and Nordic countries step up intelligence sharing and ccross-border air force training.
Submarine Hunt Underscores Nordics’ Russia Fears
A submarine search has triggered Sweden’s biggest military mobilization since the Cold War.
Sweden’s Left Hopes to Lure Centrists Into Coalition
Social Democrats must either convince centrists to back them or form a minority government.
Swedish Left Ahead in Polls But Without Majority
Stefan Löfven’s Social Democrats could struggle to form a majority government.