Northern European Union endangers EU

The heads of government of the Baltic and Scandinavian countries as well as the UK convened for two-day talks in Stockholm on Wednesday. At the Northern Future Forum they are discussing how to face mutual challenges in the future. The meeting should not be allowed to increase the rift in Europe, the liberal daily Dagens Nyheter warns: "There is a danger that David Cameron is challenging Brussels with this cooperation. The UK rejected the EU's new fiscal compact. Sweden and other countries that rely on free trade and minimum regulation need the British by their side to defend and expand the single market. Europe would be better served if it managed to maintain its unity. … We can only hope that today's summit won't deepen the divide within Europe."

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