Sweden Budget Talks Fail, Early Elections Likely
Conservative and liberal opposition parties refuse to support the left-wing government’s spending plans.
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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.
Swedes Ought to Reelect Reinfeldt
Sweden’s prime minister leaves his country a much better place than he found it.
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.
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.