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The FES Nordic Countries

Combining social security with economic performance, the ”Nordic model” still inspires a wide range of European societies. Gender equality, inclusive social security, economic growth and social integration seem to be more successfully implemented in the Nordics than in any other parts of the world. What are this welfare model’s strengths and what challenges does it face? What can be learned from this model from a German perspective? In which way can the Nordic countries profit from German experiences? And, which common challenges do these individual societies face in the future?

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Media and Information Literacy and its Response to Disinformation and Propaganda

New report on how Finland, Europe’s media and information literacy frontrunner, turns strategy and collaboration into resilience against disinformation.

Valerie Schönian and Peggy Mädler

You are not born an East German, you become one

Talk | 35 years after reunification. What does it mean to be (East) German today? Authors Valerie Schönian and Peggy Mädler will talk about East German identity, belonging, and memory in a conversation moderated by Christiane...

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100 Years of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

In 2025, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) celebrates its 100th anniversary. As the oldest political foundation in Germany, we stand in the tradition of the workers’ movement and are guided by the core values of social...

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Alles tutti frutti

Norwegens Sozialdemokraten gewinnen die Parlamentswahl dank Teamwork, Erfahrung und klarer Haltung – und senden ein Signal nach Berlin und Brüssel.

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Social Democracy

Renowned for their innovative social policies and for the high standards of their democratic institutions and their focus on equality and inclusiveness, the Nordic countries are a synonym for modern democratic welfare states.

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Decent Work and Fair Economy

The Nordics are famous for their high-tech exporting economies, boasting high productivity and innovativeness. This success relies on a long tradition of social partnership with strong trade unions with a level of membership.

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Peace and Security

The Nordic countries with a strong track-record on supporting multilateral organisations initiatives, are situated in two regions of increased geopolitical interests and heightened security tensions: The Arctic circle and the Baltic Sea.

Publications

Medien- und Informationskompetenz in Finnland

wie lebenslanges Lernen zur Grundlage für den Kampf gegen Desinformation und Propaganda werden kann

Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., Februar 2026

Rasi-Heikkinen, Päivi

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What is the state of public service media in Sweden?

Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., January 2026

Kaun, Anne ; Biendara, Michele Madeleine

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Schweden - wie steht es um die öffentlich-rechtlichen Medien?

Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., Januar 2026

Kaun, Anne ; Biendara, Michele Madeleine

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Empowering through literacy

media and information literacy in Finland and its response to disinformation and propaganda based on lifelong learning

Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, December 2025

Rasi-Heikkinen, Päivi

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