It is typically during the first two weeks of June when pupils meet for one last time before diving into a two-month-long summer holiday. School leavers celebrate Studenten, frequently on ...
On May 17, the BBC carried a story describing the reaction to remarks by US President Biden’s Climate Envoy, John Kerry, who painted an optimistic picture about the potential for ...
Last month we quoted economist Kjell A. Nordström, who made the analogy between the Swedish economy and motor racing: “Sweden has built a technological Ferrari that so far has only ...
The battle between those for and against forest-based bioenergy has resumed, this time in Sweden. The reason for the battle is the large, generally well-managed commercial forests that cover much ...
The pandemic heralded a year of global disruption. In addition to bringing activities like travel to a temporary stop, it accelerated changes already underway, such as the digital and green ...
Saint Augustine wrote, “Lord, make me chaste—but not yet.” Similarly, in recent years, Nordic politicians have set themselves tests of moral courage. The Nordic Council’s vision is simply stated. “The ...
It is commonplace for school pupils in the Francophone world to chant “lapin blanc, lapin blanc, lapin blanc” at the start of every month. But there is something about the ...
Lessons from Sweden’s approach to Covid-19 Sometimes the answer is hidden in plain sight. Ever since the coronavirus swept through Europe (and the world) governments everywhere have been forced to ...
