Sweden has a curious problem: thousands of people applying for work, and thousands of jobs that…
Category: Political Economy
Nordic political economy coverage blends macroeconomic stability, public finance and fiscal strategy, green and defence policy shifts, city-level economic transformations, and political dynamics. Expect stories that highlight the region’s blending of robust welfare frameworks with innovation-led adaptation to climate, security, and digital-age challenges.
NATO Carves Out New Command Structure in the Nordics
NATO is reshaping its military presence in Northern Europe with a web of regional headquarters designed…
Age Comment Sparks Storm After Firing of SJ CEO
When SJ abruptly fired its CEO Monica Lingegård on Sunday, the decision was already surprising. But…
Sweden’s Municipalities Under Siege: How a Ransomware Attack Exposed a Growing National Weakness
When Miljödata’s IT systems went dark last Saturday, the disruption spread quickly. Municipalities across Sweden—nearly 200…
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Treat Trump Like Putin and Xi
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Danish prime minister and ex-NATO Secretary General, has delivered one of his…
Forssmed Tightens Grip on Public Health Agency After Internal Turmoil
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is under fire after state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén’s abrupt resignation…
Sweden Orders New HPV Tests After Cervical Cancer Screening Failures
Tens of thousands of women in Sweden will need new tests for cervical cancer after health…
Thailand Signs Gripen Fighter Jet Deal with Sweden
Thailand has moved forward with a major defence procurement, finalizing an agreement with Sweden for new…
The persistent presence of guns, shooting and bombings in Sweden. What is going on? Is this country at a crossroads?
Sweden, long seen as a bastion of safety and social welfare, is grappling with an unprecedented…
Svalbard’s Vanishing Glaciers: A Century of Shrinking Ice
Last summer, Svalbard endured its hottest season on record—and the consequences were dramatic. A new study…