The Nordic Model – an Example for Europe to Follow?

by Christoph Mayerl

The Scandinavians have shown that economic success and an extensive welfare state are not mutually exclusive. What is the secret of the Scandinavian model? Is it suitable for the rest of Europe? » more

Interview | 31/10/2007

How losers become winners

by Christoph Mayerl

Joakim Palme is a sociologist and director of the Institute for Future Studies in Stockholm. He spoke with Eurotopics about the Scandinavian model of the welfare state and its chances of becoming a model for the whole of Europe. » more

Background | 31/10/2007

The Northern Model

by Jochen Hille

Watching the north of Europe, some countries experience pangs of jealousy. The so-called Northern Model has asserted itself in spite of a crisis and has become a model for success. Jochen Hille airs the secret of this success. » more

From the press | 31/10/2007

Is Scandinavia Ahead of Europe?

In Scandinavia the welfare state and the free market economy are compatible. The crisis of the 1990s seems to have been overcome. What has changed in Scandinavia, and which countries are its European neighbours looking to as a model? » more

Links | 31/10/2007

Further Information

Here you will find links to articles and studies discussing whether the Scandinavian model can be applied in other countries. » more

PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 05/09/2008

Change through rapprochement

At a four-way summit in Damascus, French President Nicolas Sarkozy discussed the Middle East conflict and the nuclear dispute with Iran with his counterparts from Syria, Qatar and Turkey. Sarkozy hopes his efforts will bring Syria out of its international isolation. Will the summit help foster political development in the Middle East?

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