Analysis
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Geopolitical Ramifications of the Credit Crunch
The events of the past months have turned out to be much more than a mere crunch. Going far beyond the liquidity crisis that has…
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Local Journalism - Global Responsibility
Having graduated from a U.S-based journalism program just ten months ago, I’ve spent much of my early career…
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Building Bridges between Europe and America
I had the great privilege of representing EVA Junior Fellows at the 2008 Atlantic Youth Forum on 4-8 August, organized by Wilton…
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Implications of the greatest Games ever
8 August, 2008 may well be the most significant date in modern Chinese history since the founding of the People’s Republic…
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Impressions of Finland...
Towards the end of the summer, I had the chance to visit Helsinki for a few days as part of being selected as a junior fellow…
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Looking beyond the India hype
Researcher Ksenia Glebova argues that the development of Finno-Indian relations further will require network-building as well as…
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Security for Finland
The following article is an edited excerpt from Max Jakobson’s new book “Finland – A Lone Wolf”, out…
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Alternative medicine?
Hannes Huhtaniemi on EVAn Juniorikumppani vuodelta 2003. Hänellä on Master in European Affairs -tutkinto Lundin yliopistosta.…
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Why Should the Economy Care About Virtues?
We should care about the ethics of the market economy even beyond good conduct. The primary challenge regarding the ethical…
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Speech at EVA Day on Friday 10 October 2003
Estonia, Finland, Sweden – three nations so close to each other geographically, yet so far apart historically. The fifty years…
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Contemporary Architecture and the Corporate Identity
EVA Research Project 2003 – 2004 Peter MacKeith, EVA Research Fellow Throughout this century, architecture and design have…
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Session on IT and New Businesses for Corporate Management
Let me start by saying that I fully agree with Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Bernardino on the great potential that digital information…
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Small Countries and European Monetary Integration
Embassy of Finland Washington 9.3.2000 Let me start by thanking the Finnish embassy for this opportunity to discuss with you…
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CLIMATE CHANGE - SOCIOECONOMIC DIMENSIONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF MITIGATION MEASURES
Fortum Research Seminar 2000 2.2.2000 Espoo Cultural Centre, Tapiola Fortum Millenium Publication It is a wonderful way to…
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