Nordics

Nordic Compass Weighs Merging Stock Exchanges

Nordic Compass believes four national stock exchanges might attract more capital as a single regional market than as four separate systems.

From Sweden to TĂĽrkiye: The Stark Gender Divide in Unpaid Work

Women in Europe spend 262 minutes daily on unpaid work vs 141 for men, with gaps from 29% in Sweden to 349% in TĂĽrkiye.

Iceland and the EU: A New Stage in Strategic Partnership

Iceland boosts EU Arctic strategy through energy cooperation, GIUK defense role, and EEA integration—despite not being an EU member.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.