Sweden
Work-life balance, climate leadership and one of Europe's most successful start-up scenes.
Sweden punches well above its weight. A country of around ten million people, it is known for generous parental leave, the daily ritual of fika, one of Europe's lowest-carbon electricity systems and a start-up scene that produced Spotify, Klarna and Minecraft. Our Sweden desk covers the ideas, businesses and ways of living that make Swedish life distinctive, and what the rest of the world can learn from them.
Lagom and Fika: What Sweden Gets Right About Work-Life Balance
Generous parental leave, the daily fika break and the idea of 'just enough'. What the rest of the world can learn from Swedish working life.
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The Impact of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on Global Markets
From the post-election rally to the 2025 tariff shock, how the 2024 U.S. election rippled through stocks, currencies and trade worldwide.
Climate Policy and Green Energy Initiatives Around the World
The U.S. has stepped back while others push ahead. A guide to where climate policy and the clean energy transition stand today.
The Truth Behind Forex & Crypto Scams: How to Check a Broker and Stay Safe
Fake brokers, cloned firms and 'guaranteed' returns. How forex and crypto scams work, and the official registers in Singapore, Australia and Sweden to check first.
How to Choose the Best Digital Marketing Agency for Your Business
Every agency claims to be the best. A practical checklist for choosing a digital marketing agency that delivers real results.
Enterprise AI Cost Reduction for European Businesses
How European and Swedish businesses are deploying enterprise AI to cut costs and ease workforce shortages while staying compliant with GDPR and the EU AI Act.