Democracy

In this category, you will find articles on democracy and the Nordics, including parliaments, voting systems, egalitarianism, consensual democracy, social democracy and the welfare state. Categories are interpreted widely.

Iceland's flag in colours blue, white and red

11 September 2019 - Democracy

Even though Iceland remained under Danish rule, the Icelandic ‘Althing’ was restored in 1845 as a national consultative assembly, and in 1874 the…

Map showing where Greenland is located on the map.

10 September 2019 - Thorsten Borring Olesen

In the summer of 2019, the Trump Administration voiced an interest in buying Greenland from Denmark. The historical background for this stretches at…

Map in various colours showing the growth of the now-called European Union, from the original six countries of the EEC to 28 members in 2019

14 June 2019 - Democracy

Both Denmark and Norway held referenda on whether to join the European Economic Community in 1972. After Danes supported joining and Norwegians did…

A meeting room with a large round table with chairs around it in the centre.

04 June 2019 - Robin Pettitt

Nordic countries have been labelled ‘consensual democracies’ due to the use of cross-party coalitions in forming governments. As political parties…

Older large building with trees in the front

25 April 2019 - Inken Dose

Originating in Sweden in 1809, an ombudsman is generally regarded as an official body of complaint which protects individuals against abuses of power…

A large building on the street.

01 March 2019 - Kyle Frackman

Folk high schools are institutions which provide general and vocational education for young people and adults. Based on the philosophy of Danish…

An old paperbook

27 February 2019 - Ainur Elmgren

Open government is intended to ensure transparency, accountability and openness and involves fundamental issues such as press freedom, public…

People walking down stairs at the trainstation, they have luggage with them. Black and white.

25 February 2019 - Norbert Götz

Folkhem, literally meaning ‘people’s home’, is a Swedish term for what is otherwise designated as the Swedish welfare state or the Swedish model. It…

Black and white photo of a man in a white shirt and a tie speaking at a meeting

21 February 2019 - John Logue

The term wage earner fund refers to different models of redistributing profit amongst workers of individual employers or sectors. It is often…

A big white house during the Winter time

21 February 2019 - Norbert Götz

The Nordic countries have a particular parliamentary culture characterised by consensus and working across party lines. Their parliaments remain…

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THEME: The Nordic Model

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