Europe Is Led by Its North.

  • Published In: Foreign Policy, 2025, n. 256. P. 7 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: de Gruyter, Caroline 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how European leaders from Northern Europe and the Baltic countries, known as the Nordic-Baltic Eight, are taking a more active role in European integration and security issues, particularly in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Countries like Denmark and Sweden, traditionally hesitant about deeper European integration, are now advocating for initiatives like Eurobonds and increased defense spending. The Nordic and Baltic countries are collectively supporting Ukraine and showing strong public support for providing military equipment. Additionally, there is a shift away from far-right, pro-Russian sentiments in some of these countries. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Policy. 2025/04, Issue 256, p7
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0015-7228
  • Accession Number:183874359
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