David Mac Dougall

Finland

Everything you need to know about Finland's general election

Here's your quick and easy guide to the politics, parties, personalities and the issues at stake as the Nordic nation votes on 2 April.

27/03/2023

Finland

Pretty fly for white guys: Politicians in Finland rap for votes

The candidates, from Sanna Marin's Social Democrats and the Greens, hope their innovative way to connect with voters brings a boost at the ballot box next weekend.

25/03/2023

United Kingdom

Scotland: Accusations and resignations in chaotic first minister race

Petter Murrell, the party's long-time CEO is mired in scandal, and married to outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

18/03/2023

Finland

Outcry as Finland election campaign hit by 'racist' advertising

Politicians with immigrant backgrounds say the Finns Party adverts show contempt for minorities and are trying to stoke racial divisions.

17/03/2023

Finland

'NATO membership train is moving': Hungary, Finland leaders in Turkey

The governments in Ankara and Budapest are the last two hold-outs to approve NATO membership bids for Sweden and Finland.

15/03/2023

Ukraine

'In our hearts you've already won', Sanna Marin tells Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said "Finns understand what Ukraine is going through with Russia," while Marin stressed that Finland was united in support of Ukraine's cause.

10/03/2023

Tech News

How i-voting came of age in Estonia with record election ballots

For the first time since the online system was introduced 18 years ago, more Estonians cast their ballot electronically rather than in-person.

08/03/2023

Estonia

Estonia election analysis: Why liberals won, and the far-right lost

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is in a strong position to build a progressive government, while the far-right EKRE party are left crying foul at Estonia's trusted internet voting.

06/03/2023

Estonia

Your quick and easy guide to Estonia's general election

Voters go to the polls this weekend to choose new MPs for the 101-seat Riigikogu.

01/03/2023

Finland

'Sad, angry, betrayed': Sanna Marin's indigenous rights reforms fail

Finland's right-wing parties decided there wasn't enough time for a parliament committee to discuss the new Sámi rights laws.

24/02/2023

Sweden

Sweden police refuse permission for new Quran-burning protest

In January a far-right activist set fire to copies of the Quran in both Sweden and neighbouring Denmark.

17/02/2023

United Kingdom

Scotland: Why did Nicola Sturgeon resign and who will replace her?

There are several reasons why Scotland's longest-serving First Minister is stepping down, and more than a few likely contenders for her job.

15/02/2023

Turkey

Can 'earthquake diplomacy' help NATO chances for Sweden and Finland?

How will Ankara respond to humanitarian assistance from Stockholm and Helsinki and could it smooth the way for NATO ratification?

15/02/2023

Finland

Sweden tightens anti-terror laws, as Finland confirms joint NATO bid

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm that it's "in everyone's interest" that the Nordic neighbours join NATO together.

02/02/2023

Finland

Finland passes new trans rights laws on gender recognition

The legislation gained overwhelming support from all five parties in Sanna Marin's coalition government, as well as many opposition MPs.

01/02/2023

Finland

Finland wants to join NATO with Sweden but could go solo

The comments from Finland's foreign minister came after Turkey refused to green-light Stockholm's bid due to a Quran-burning protest in the Swedish capital.

24/01/2023

Denmark

Livin' on a prayer: Denmark turns to God to save public holiday

PM Mette Frederiksen wants to scrap a centuries-old holiday to boost NATO defence spending.

21/01/2023

Ukraine

Campaign aims to 'embarrass' Germany into sending tanks to Ukraine

Two Finnish politicians estimate 90-100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks could make a significant impact on the momentum of the war for Ukraine.

05/01/2023

World News

Malta and Switzerland play an outsized role on the UN's biggest stage

The EU's smallest Member State, and Europe's most famously neutral nation, have just started their two year stint as members of the Security Council.

05/01/2023

United Kingdom

Christmas crisis: Scotland's food bank use surges ahead of holidays

The Scottish Government blames London for the cost of living crisis, but charities say Nicola Sturgeon's administration could be doing much more to help.

23/12/2022