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.
Scandinavia
Swedish Right Pulls Out of Budget Deal with Löfven
The Social Democrats may need to call snap elections after losing the opposition’s support.
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.
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.
Finland Deploys Navy as Russian Submarine Suspected
Six months after Sweden searched for a Russian submarine, Finland detects activity in its waters.
A Tale of Two Submarines
It seems Russian officials and media are deliberately confusing the facts about Swedish submarine sightings.
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.
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.
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.