Norway populists secure second term in government
Norway's conservative leader, Erna Solberg, secured four more years in office but forming a new government will not be easy.
Nordic leaders outline visions for European security
All five Nordic leaders told EUobserver that Europe needs to invest more in its security. Sweden and Finland want to do it via the EU, but Norway wants to keep Nato centre stage.
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- Hungary calls for respect of Catalan people's will
Nordics could become 'Silicon Valley' of food
Five Nordic prime ministers tested seaweed for lunch and launched a new sustainable food policy initiative.
'Who rules the world? Riyadh vs. Bergen'
Nordic leaders have pitted their vision of greener economies, gender equality, and sustainable food and welfare against the fossil fuel world order.
Letter
Nordic contribution to global goals
Prime ministers of the Nordic countries took the decision on Monday to launch a new initiative focused on Nordic solutions to global societal challenges.
EU ties under pressure in run-up to Norway election
Next coalition likely to be split on Norway's EU ties, with potential partners on both sides keen to end the economic pact which currently governs EU relations.
Britain to defend Nordic and Baltic states from Russia
Britain has declared it will protect Nordic and Baltic states from "Russian antagonism" after it left the EU. Nato "unity" will "never be broken" it said.
Nordics consider alternative to EU emissions trading system
If the European emissions trading system is not reformed to work efficiently, a Nordic carbon price floor could be introduced to secure future green investments in the region.
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Cheap meat is a bigger problem for climate and health
A leading scholar of sustainability issues has called on the EU to introduce protectionist food policies that impose tough health and environmental standards in order to stop the imports of cheap and poor quality meat.
Small EU states meet amid search to fill post-Brexit void
The Netherlands is hosting a meeting for nine small EU member states on the eve of this week's European summit. After Brexit, the Dutch will lose one of their key allies.
Trust is 'gold' in digital age
Trust is perhaps the most important resource and the key to building successes, but new Nordic research indicates that challenges may lie ahead in the digital age.
EU satellite states could be part of Brexit deal
Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway ask the EU not to forget them in negotiations with the UK.
Denmark to rebel on EU free borders if need be
Denmark has said it would defy the Commission on border checks if need be, opening a new front in a wider rebellion on migration policy.
Finland, poster child of migrant relocation
The Nordic country has taken in lone minors, teenage mothers and underage wives as part of its pledge to the EU relocation scheme.
Opinion
Time for new relations between EFTA and the EU
A second generation free trade agreement would greatly simplify the situation for both EFTA and the EU.
Norway defends NGOs in Hungary and Poland
Erna Solberg warned against "illiberal" powers that don't understand the need for an independent civil society.
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Nordic and Baltic countries step up digitalisation efforts
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European states still top media freedom list
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Nordic states divided on Trump
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Don't let circular economy become a health hazard
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Nordic countries reboot cooperation with Russia
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Uber: Goodbye Denmark, but not farewell
Ride-sharing service Uber has announced it will shut down activities in Denmark in protest over a new law introducing the same requirements for Uber as for other taxi services.
Nordic energy boss wants to get rid of coal
Tackling climate change is a more important goal than phasing out nuclear power, says Pekka Lundmark, president and CEO of energy company Fortum.
MEPs reject ban on Arctic oil drilling
Following pressure from Norway, MEPs voted down controversial proposals calling for a ban on the oil business in the Barents sea.
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Iceland back on track eight years after bank collapse
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Next Le Pen is Danish and should be taken seriously
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