Swedes Ought to Reelect Reinfeldt
Sweden’s prime minister leaves his country a much better place than he found it.
Northern Europe
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.
Estonian Border City Putin’s Likeliest Next Target
The Estonian city of Narva is more likely to be the “next Crimea” than Moldova’s Transnistria.
Danish Nationalists Reject Alliance with Dutch, French
Without the Danish People’s Party, nationalists in France and the Netherlands lack enough allies.
Norway’s Election Winners Propose Relaxing Wealth Fund’s Spending
Norway’s incoming conservative administration may use the country’s oil fund to pay for domestic policy priorities.
Swedes Reject Centralization, Sympathetic to Cameron
Sweden’s prime minister rules out giving more power to Brussels.
Finland, Netherlands Block Bailout Fund Expansion
The two countries will not allow the direct financing of other eurozone states’ debts.
Norway, Russia Strengthen Arctic Relations
The two intend to deepen cooperation in the Arctic region. The reason? A country far away from the North Pole.
America Needs an Arctic Strategy
The polar region promises shorter trade routes and natural riches. The United States cannot afford to miss out.
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.
Socialists May Return to Power in Denmark
Denmark’s ruling coalition of conservatives and liberals is likely to be unseated in favor of a left-wing government.
The Curious Case of Estonia: Where Austerity Works
After a deep contraction, one small Baltic nation cuts spending and wages to regain competitiveness.
Gunman Targets Norway’s Social Democrat Party
An explosion damages government buildings in Oslo and 68 youth activists are murdered.
Is Austerity Failing?
Paul Krugman doesn’t tell the whole story when he points at Greece to argue against spending cuts.