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Finns join NATO as one
78 per cent of Finns are in favour of NATO membership. More than half (53%) think that Finland should be open to all cooperation…
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The Baltic Sea Became a Nato Lake
What does the world look like after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, writes Edward Lucas, senior fellow at the Center for…
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Watch the Jaakko Iloniemi Lecture here
President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the former prime minister of Sweden Carl Bildt speak at the Jaakko…
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Security for the long-term - Strategic prudence dictates a change of course for Finland
Finland has based its foreign policy on strategic prudence. Where caution used to justify abstinence from NATO membership, now…
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Finns hold Russians in high regard but perceive Russia as a military threat
In the minds of the Finns, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made Russia an untrustworthy neighbour. Their attitude towards…
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shifted the opinion of a majority of Finns in favour of NATO membership
60 per cent of Finns support Finland’s NATO membership and 19 per cent oppose it. The proportion of those in favour of…
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Rysslands angrepp mot Ukraina ledde till att majoriteten av finländarna nu är för ett medlemskap i Nato
60 procent av finländarna är för och 19 procent emot ett Natomedlemskap. Andelen finländare som är för medlemskap har…
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Turning off Putin's dollar tap
Russia is financing its invasion of Ukraine using income from crude oil. As we in the west want to stop Russia from waging war,…
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Die Europäische Union sollte russischen Soldaten, die sich ergeben, eine Belohnung versprechen
Die Europäische Union sollte sich ein Beispiel an der Ukraine nehmen und russischen Soldaten eine Belohnung versprechen, wenn…
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L’Union européenne devrait promettre une récompense aux soldats russes qui se rendent
L’UE ferait bien de s’inspirer de l’Ukraine et de promettre une prime pour la reddition des soldats russes. Le programme…
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EU should offer a reward to Russian soldiers who lay down their arms
The European Union should follow Ukraine’s example and promise to offer a reward to Russian soldiers who surrender. The EU’s…
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There has been a sharp increase in support for NATO membership
Support for NATO membership has increased compared to a year ago. This change can probably be explained by a hardening of the…
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The Secret Ingredient to the Magic Potion of Swiss Success
Despite of tax competition between regions, Switzerland is known for its outstanding public services. Visiting fellow of EVA,…
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The benefit of Swiss democracy: You get a close look on, what the politicians are doing
Deciding on bigger and smaller political issues can be quite strenuous for a Swiss citizen, but at least the politicians know…
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Globalisation is Inevitable, says Majority of Finns
The latest Values and Attitudes Survey, conducted by the Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA), finds that 64 per cent of…
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Young People Understand the Value of a United Europe
EU-positivity is remarkably high among the Finnish youth and there are two very natural explanations for this: education and…
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Nordic Economies and the Coronavirus Crisis: Why Fear Matters More than Restrictions
Easing lockdown measures is not enough to put the economy back on track. Instead, besting the fear of a spreading coronavirus…
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Best of Both Worlds: Combining the Benefits of Tuition Fees and Publicly Funded Education
It is safe to assume, that most Finns agree with the notion that everyone should have a possibility to further educate…
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A Silver Lining in the Covid Crisis: The Blessing of Being Finnish
86 per cent of Finnish citizens feel that it is both a blessing and a privilege to be Finnish. This share is exceptionally…
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The Covid-19 Crisis had an Exceptional Impact on Finnish Political Views
Nine out of ten (89%) Finns give their full support to the Government’s actions during the COVID-19 crisis, indicates the…
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Finns Find the Euro Less Useful Amidst Covid Crisis
In a recent Values and Attitudes Survey, conducted by the Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA), 51 per cent of Finns believe…
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Finnish Pro-EU Attitudes under pressure
According to the Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA’s recent Values and Attitudes Survey, 53 per cent of Finns view…
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Finns are turning towards the EU for stability
More than half of the Finns hope that the British will revoke their decision to leave the EU. An even greater portion, 65 %…
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Europe under pressure - Europe's and Finland's options after Brexit
Britain’s withdrawal from the EU will weaken the Union and change the power relations of the member states. In the EU,…
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EVA Attitude and Value Survey 2014: Finns' opinions on the EU remain fairly positive
Although support for EU membership has declined slightly from last year, Finns’ attitudes towards EU membership have remained…
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Towards the top - This is how women work in corporate management teams
Women are still in the minority in companies’ management teams, but their share is growing. Currently, three out of ten…
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EVA Analysis: Back to basics - Why we need to revive the bourgeois enterprise
In the aftermath of the financial crises of 2008 free enterprise was once again seen as a failure. However, the current economic…
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EVA Analysis: Symptoms of an infection - This is what business leaders think about 19 elements of Finnish competitiveness
Finland’s competitiveness is being weakened by an infection. When competitiveness is divided into 19 elements, corporate…
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EVA Attitude and Value Survey 2013: Finns’ Opinions on the EU remain positive
Finns’ attitudes towards EU membership have remained fairly positive. Nearly half (46%) of the respondents relate positively…
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EVA Attitude and Value Survey 2012
Finns’ attitudes towards EU membership have become more positive. A majority (55%) relate positively towards EU…
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EVA Junior Fellows 2011 have been selected
EVA has selected 26 new Junior Fellows from 13 different countries. The Junior Fellows are exceptionally talented students and…
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EVA TV: Social media
EVA TV interviewed Muxlim’s founder and CEO Mohamed El-Fatatry about social media.
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Apply for EVA Junior Fellow 2011!
Apply for EVA Junior Fellows network by 28th of February 2011! EVA selects 25 Junior Fellows every year for a period of two…
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Young entrepreneurs – saving the old welfare state?
In recent years, Finland has been worried again, after a period of some ten years of good economic performance. The worry seems…
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The first day at a Finnish office
Finland is too accustomed to homogeneity. And while I am not an advocate of pluralism in the sense of neglecting traditions and…
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Talent available!
EVA Report “Talent available – Tapping the Expat Talent Pool”, written by Aira Vehaskari, looks at the…
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Welcome EVA Junior Fellows!
EVA’s Junior Fellows seminar 2010 is here! On Thu 26th and Fri 27th around 40 international, young and talented students,…
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Value and attitude surveys
EVA has gathered data on Finnish attitudes and values on a regular basis from year 1984. During these 20 years EVA has acquired…
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EVA Junior Fellows
EVA Junior Fellows are young and talented students, researchers or young professionals. They operate in the fields related to…
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EVA Forum: Howard Gardner - The Elements of Good Work
EVA FORUM gathered 200 people at G18-Hall to discuss what are the elements of good work and how ethical, excellent and engaging…
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EVA Junior Fellows 2010 has been selected!
EVA received over 250 applications to the EVA Junior Fellows Programme. The standard of the applications was outstanding.…
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EVA Report: "Searching for the star of Africa"
In the new EVA report, Haavisto urges Finns to realize the consequences of the rise in Africa’s importance. A new race to…
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Senior Fellows
EVA Fellows are respected and distinguished experts in societal issues, eager to learn and capable of analysing the Finnish…
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Breakfast meeting
Visiting professor at the University of Iceland, former British Ambassador to Finland, professor Alyson Bailes spoke at EVA…
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When Politics and Markets Collide
As the world emerges from the worst recession since the Great Depression, a new financial landscape is beginning to take shape.…
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VIDEO EVA EXPAT FORUM
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EVA EXPAT FORUM
For the first time ever, EVA EXPAT FORUM brought together foreign professionals and experts working in Finland. Over 500…
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EVA EXPAT FORUM, Surya Santhi
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EVA EXPAT FORUM, John Simon
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EVA EXPAT FORUM, Yuan Karppanen
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EVA EXPAT FORUM
For the first time ever, EVA EXPAT FORUM brought together foreign professionals and experts working in Finland. Over 500…
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Apply for EVA Junior Fellows Network!
Each year, EVA selects 20 students and young professionals to be EVA Junior Fellows for a period of two years. Deadline for this…
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Reforming International Institutions towards a Global Deal
EVAn juniorikumppani Ran Ren peräänkuuluttaa laajempaa kansainvälistä yhteistyötä talouskriisin ja ympäristöongelmien…
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In search of modern times - Finland's digital future
EVAs newest report “In search of Modern Times – Finland’s Digital Future” is demanding the state to take…
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EVA Report 'In Search of Modern Times' is published
The report points out that without well-functioning online services we’re not going to be able to face the challenges…
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EVA Report: "In Search of Modern Times"
EVAs newest report “In Search of Modern Times – Finland’s Digital Future” is demanding the state to take…
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Breakfast meeting at EVA
Mr. Bruce J. Oreck, the U.S. Ambassador to Finland spoke at EVA and introduced the audience to the current political affairs of…
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Breakfast meeting
Mr. Bruce J. Oreck, the U.S. Ambassador to Finland spoke at EVA and introduced the audience to the current political affairs of…
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Board Professionals conducted a survey on female leadership
The survey was based on the Eva Report "Women to the Top!". The Board Professionals studied whether the practices on how to get…
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EVA FORUM: GOOD BAD GAS PIPELINE
Heidi Hautala, Member of European Parliament, Sebastian Sass, Nord Stream AG spokeperson and Esko Antola, Director of Centrum…
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The EVA newsletter has been published!
The autumn 2009 edition of the EVA newsletter contains information about EVA's activities and publications.
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Breakfast meeting at EVA
The impact of the financial crisis on the USA was discussed over breakfast at EVA.
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Africa and Financial crisis
Dr. Donald Kaberuka, the President of the African Development Bank spoke about the impact of the finacial crisis on Africa.
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Africa and Financial crisis
Dr. Donald Kaberuka, the President of the African Development Bank visited EVA and spoke about the impact of the…
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Breakfast meeting
Dr. Dan Steinbock spoke about the impact of the financial crisis on the USA on his presentation “The next stage of…
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EVA Forum "Good, bad gaspipe!"
Heidi Hautala, Member of European Parliament, Sebastian Sass, Nord Stream AG spokeperson and Esko Antola, Director of Centrum…
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Peeking around the corner. Wilton Park Atlantic Youth Forum
During the first week of August, the Wilton Park Atlantic Youth Forum brought together over 40 students and young…
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EVA Analysis New Formula for Management
Ms Hanna Suoranta, expert in management, argues in a current EVA Analysis that "the management of successful organisations is…
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EVA Junior Fellows meet in Helsinki
39 EVA Junior Fellows from 17 different countries meet in Helsinki on 27-28 August. The seminar provides the participants a…
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Rebuilding the WTO
In the midst of the current financial crisis, a worrying return of trade protectionism is emerging. States are responding to…
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Risto Penttilä argues for multilateralism light
In an essay "Multilateralism Light - The rise of informal international governance", published by Centre for European Reform…
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EVA Report Shortage of Work and Labour
Professor Jaakko Pehkonen argues in the EVA Report that Finland can't afford such long-term unemployment levels that followed…
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Shortage of Work and Labour
Professor Jaakko Pehkonen argues in the EVA Report that Finland can’t afford such long-term unemployment levels that…
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EVA Analysis China is shaking up the West
Finnish experts Jack Ilmonen and Sakari Puisto, who have worked in China, argue that the importance of Chinese way of thinking…
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Breakfast meeting at EVA
Mr Björn Stigson, President of World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) spoke at EVA about climate change and…
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Breakfast meeting
Mr. Björn Stigson, president of World Business Council for Sustainable Development spoke at EVA about what he calls ”The…
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EVA's economist to Nordea
EVA's economist Martti Nyberg will start his new job as the chief economist of Nordea in the beginning on June.
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EVA Symposium Will Finland Rise?
Prominent Finnish business leaders, politicians and thinkers gathered together to ponder the effects of the recession on…
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EVA Symposium - Will Finland Rise?
Prominent Finnish business leaders, politicians and thinkers gathered together to ponder the effects of the recession on…
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2009 EVA JUNIOR FELLOWS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED!
EVA selected this year 26 EVA Junior Fellows from 14 different countries, from five different continents. The Junior Fellows are…
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Breakfast meeting at EVA
The Director of Oxford Analytica, Mr Jens Tholstrup, provided in the breakfast meeting a "Global Economic Outlook".
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Global Scenarios
What is the world like in the year 2020? What will the international playing fields look like – the fields on which…
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Global Scenarios
What is the world like in the year 2020? What will the international playing fields of the future look like? EVA has created…
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Attitude and Value Survey 2009
EVA’s latest Attitude and Value Survey looks at the Finns’ opinions in the midst of economic crisis. Finns support…
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Attitude and Value Survey 2009
EVA's latest Attitude and Value Survey looks at the Finns' opinions in the midst of economic crisis.
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Breakfast meeting at EVA
The theme of the discussion was “Hate or Love – to which direction is the energy relationship between Europe and…
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Breakfast meeting at EVA
The CEO of Plan Energy, Mr Heikki Lehtimäki, shared his views how the relationship is seen from Ukraina. Mr Sebastian Sass, the…
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Apply for EVA Junior Fellows Network!
Each year, EVA selects 20 students and young professionals to be EVA Junior Fellows for a period of two years. Deadline for this…
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EVA Report The Best City - a Comparison of the Six Biggest Cities
According to the EVA Report, Espoo ranks highest in an economic comparison of the biggest Finnish cities. In its management of…
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EVA FORUM Business and Culture - the New Relationship
Mr Berndt Arell, Director of Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Ms Helena Hiilivirta, Director of the Music Centre and Mr Jyrki…
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