The Scandinavians have shown that economic success and an extensive welfare state are not mutually exclusive. What is the secret of the Scandinavian model? Is it suitable for the rest of Europe? » more
Joakim Palme is a sociologist and director of the Institute for Future Studies in Stockholm. He spoke with Eurotopics about the Scandinavian model of the welfare state and its chances of becoming a model for the whole of Europe. » more
Watching the north of Europe, some countries experience pangs of jealousy. The so-called Northern Model has asserted itself in spite of a crisis and has become a model for success. Jochen Hille airs the secret of this success. » more
In Scandinavia the welfare state and the free market economy are compatible. The crisis of the 1990s seems to have been overcome. What has changed in Scandinavia, and which countries are its European neighbours looking to as a model? » more
At a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels, Nato has declared its willingness to discuss Russian proposals for a new European security structure. The European press assesses the rapprochement with Russia and its possible consequences.
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