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FES Nordic Countries Shaping since 1925. We are the FES Nordic Countries of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. Committed to the ideas of social democracy.

National egoism is back. Geopolitical rivalries are taking shape, international regimes and institutions are losing clou...
06/10/2026

National egoism is back. Geopolitical rivalries are taking shape, international regimes and institutions are losing clout. States increasingly resort to economic and military pressure to assert their interests. Yet the many global challenges demand more international cooperation, not less. How can we promote solidarity when national power and interests dominate international relations? This was one of the topics from yesterday’s discussions at Tiergarten conference. We are happy that we have some of our partners representing the Nordics and Baltics at the conference

💡 Key insights from the debate:- The prospects of increased security in a geopolitically turbulent world and more econom...
03/09/2026

💡 Key insights from the debate:
- The prospects of increased security in a geopolitically turbulent world and more economic stability through closer relations with the EU did not convince enough people to make up for a hard and emotional “no”-campaign which managed to frame the common fisheries and agriculture policies of the EU as a threat to Icelandic sovereignty and identity
- After a polarized and polarizing campaign, there is need to focus on reconciling the camps and bringing the Icelandic society back together. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has made it clear that she will work to this end and respect the result of the referendum The social-democratic lead government will continue to address pressing everyday concerns such as bringing down inflation and interest rates and further improving the housing, health, and transport sectors.
- Iceland will remain a close partner for the EU. Together with Norway, and other potentially interested partners, the result is a chance to revive, intensify, and expand the EEA Agreement.

You can listen to the interview in full length: Link in Bio (the interview is in German).

We’re hiring!📣 Do you want to combine administration, communication, and content creation in an international team in St...
28/08/2026

We’re hiring!📣

Do you want to combine administration, communication, and content creation in an international team in Stockholm? The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is looking for an Administrator and Content Creator to join our Nordic office.

With offices around the world, FES contributes to international dialogue, cooperation, and progressive ideas.
Our Nordic office collaborates with partners across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland to drive progressive perspectives and proposals.

Are you organised, creative, and passionate about communication and content creation? Do you enjoy working in an international and collaborative environment? We’d love to hear from you!

💡 For more details and to apply, visit our Linktree in bio.

Can Denmark's pension model serve as an example for other countries?Denmark's decision to raise the statutory retirement...
02/07/2026

Can Denmark's pension model serve as an example for other countries?

Denmark's decision to raise the statutory retirement age to 70 from 2040 attracted considerable attention not only in Denmark but also abroad. But can a higher retirement age simply be copied elsewhere?

In her new impulse paper, “Retirement at 70? Why the Danish Retirement Age Only Works as Part of a Comprehensive Package,” Meike Büscher, Policy Advisor at the FES Nordic Countries Office, looks the Danish pension system and the broader framework that makes it work.

The paper provides insights into:
• The development and structure of Denmark’s old-age pension system;
• Early retirement and disability pension schemes;
• The pension system in context of the Danish labour market and welfare state

The key takeaway: pension reforms cannot be understood in isolation. To learn from Denmark, it is essential to look at the system as a whole.

📖 The paper is available in German via the link in our Linktree (bio).

A friendly exchange in front of the W***y Brandt statue.Miia Järvi, Head of Policy and Research at the Social Democratic...
15/06/2026

A friendly exchange in front of the W***y Brandt statue.
Miia Järvi, Head of Policy and Research at the Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP), and Kristina Birke Daniels, Office Director at FES, at the W***y Brandt Haus in Berlin.

Discussing the current challenges and opportunities for social democracy in Finland and Germany—from economic pressures to welfare state renewal—with the aim of strengthening competitiveness and social cohesion.

🌍 How is the nuclear energy industry performing worldwide?The Swedish summary of the World Nuclear Industry Status Repor...
04/06/2026

🌍 How is the nuclear energy industry performing worldwide?

The Swedish summary of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2025 (WNISR) is out. Since 2007, the World Nuclear Industry Status Report has provided an annual, evidence-based overview of the global nuclear sector, tracking reactor operations, electricity generation, construction trends, costs, closures, and developments in the wider energy transition.

In May, Schneider presented the report's findings at Energimässan and later at an event organizied by Arena Idé, Fores and FES Nordic Countries.

This event was introduced by our Policy Advisor, Meike Büscher, and moderated by Rosanna Endre. Comments were provided by Lina Reichenberg, Tomas Kåberger, Matilda Molander, and Lisa Pelling.

Lead author and project coordinator Mycle Schneider highlights what he describes as a striking gap between the public perception of nuclear power's potential and the reality of the industry.

All material can be found via our Linktree in bio.
📄 The Swedish summary
📘 The full report
🎥 The presentation

Whether you're a supporter, a skeptic, or simply curious, the report offers valuable data and analysis for anyone interested in the future of energy.

How do authoritarian attitudes emerge, and why do they often appear where we least expect them?During a visit to Stockho...
01/06/2026

How do authoritarian attitudes emerge, and why do they often appear where we least expect them?

During a visit to Stockholm, Prof. Dr. Beate Küpper and Prof. Dr. Andreas Zick joined the Samhällsperspektiv från podcast to discuss the latest findings from the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's (Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung) Mitte Study.

🔹 Why should we pay attention to attitudes in the political centre, not just the extremes?
🔹 What do current trends tell us about the future of democracy in Germany?

For more than 20 years, the Mitte Study has monitored far-right and authoritarian attitudes in German society, offering valuable insights into political and social developments.

🎙️ Listen to the podcast via the linktree in bio and learn more about Mitte-Studie 2025: Die angespannte Mitte.

13th Nordic-German Think Tank Meeting"Between Sovereignty and Solidarity: The Nordic Countries, Germany, and Europe in t...
08/05/2026

13th Nordic-German Think Tank Meeting
"Between Sovereignty and Solidarity: The Nordic Countries, Germany, and Europe in the World"

Day 2.
🔴 Progressive Economic Policy - In times of crisis, progressive economic policies provide important stimulus and stabilize growth, whereas cuts to the welfare state risk creating lasting political and economic problems.

🔴 Energy Policy – Energy integration creates short-term pain for long-term gain.

🤝 Partners on the ground: experts from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland shared their insights.

👋We would like to thank our partners for this insightful and valuable exchange and are already looking forward to the next Nordic-German Think-Tank Meeting! See you next year!

13th Nordic-German Think Tank Meeting."Between Sovereignty and Solidarity: The Nordic Countries, Germany, and Europe in ...
07/05/2026

13th Nordic-German Think Tank Meeting.
"Between Sovereignty and Solidarity: The Nordic Countries, Germany, and Europe in the World"

Day 2.
🔴We presented and discussed some of our previous findings to Martin Schulz, chairman of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. He captivated us all with a clear and urgent call to think Europe beyond the old concepts of the West and not to let difficult times stop us from striving for respect, tolerance, and dignity.

🔴This was followed by a second highlight: a very productive exchange with social democratic parliamentarians of the German Bundestag: Johannes Schraps,Markus Töns and Ralf Stegner.They reiterated the importance of deeper European cooperation and shared ongoing projects with Nordic partners and upcoming challenges for Germany, the Nordics, and Europe.

Back in Berlin with our Nordic partners for the 13th Think Tank! Theme: “Between Sovereignty & Solidarity – The Nordic C...
06/05/2026

Back in Berlin with our Nordic partners for the 13th Think Tank!

Theme: “Between Sovereignty & Solidarity – The Nordic Countries, Germany & Europe in the World.”

Day 1.

🔴Turbulent Times – Co operation and social trust are important for Europe to become more resilient.
🔴Digital Sovereignty – Our dependence on Big Tech creates security & geopolitical risks. Digital tools must serve the public good, not just profit or short term politics.

Partners on the ground: experts from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland shared their insights.

Highlight: Philipp Fink gave a keynote at dinner on progressive policy innovation in Germany. Sofie Holme Andersen gave us insights into the Danish election, and Johan Sjölander shared perspectives on the upcoming election in Sweden.

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