Finland
Nordic far right may draw some voters but deter others
The influence of Nordic nativist parties both inside and outside government has not been problem-free
ScandinaviaFinland will shift to the right following election
The centre-right National Coalition Party will lead the next government following its election victory
FinlandEastern EU will develop nuclear energy without Russia
Eastern EU member-states are diversifying nuclear supplies away from Russia and pursuing partnership with Western firms
EUDefence will be the bedrock of Finnish foreign policy
The war in Ukraine has elevated the significance of defence and security as a cornerstone of Finland’s foreign policy
FinlandNATO accession plans would increase Baltic tensions
Finland and Sweden could join NATO before the end of the year
SwedenRussian threat will boost Sweden-Finland cooperation
Swedish-Finnish bilateral and NATO defence ties grow in salience as concerns about Russian aggression rise
SwedenEU state aid plans will concern some trade partners
The EU’s relaxation of state aid rules and its crackdown on foreign state aid will create tensions with trade partners
EUFinland’s new premier may struggle to survive
Controversy over IS returnees and slowing economic growth could play into the hands of the opposition
FinlandSweden will step up defence spending and cooperation
Sweden's increasing defence budget and activity is underpinned by perceptions of a rising Russian threat
Sweden
