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Russian threat will boost Sweden-Finland cooperation
Swedish-Finnish bilateral and NATO defence ties grow in salience as concerns about Russian aggression rise
SwedenTech cooperation among democracies will gain traction
EU and US policymakers are keen to foster cooperation among major democratic producers and users of technology
InternationalEU 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
SwedenFinland premier resigns but new elections are unlikely
After the prime minister resigns, the coalition parties will push for a replacement instead of snap elections
FinlandBasic income in Europe will face increasing scrutiny
Universal basic income schemes are falling short of expectations regardless of country specifics
ItalyFinland will struggle to implement ambitious proposals
Increasing employment and economic growth will be required if the government is able to pursue its spending plans
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