The Nordic Day is tomorrow. Our day, where we all celebrate being the fortunate inhabitants of the Nordic countries. But deep down in the statistical archives of Eurostat we discover a looming danger to our common future as Nordic citizens: Population projections! The Nordic countries are often seen as a Read more
This week, as New York hosts the 68th CSW UN gathering, our Nordic Insights newsletter aligns perfectly, offering a recap of the five articles we featured during last week and International Women’s Day. One key article examines the pension gender gap, echoing one of the priority themes at this year’s Read more
In the wake of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent invasion of Ukraine in 2022, European trade dynamics with Russia have undergone significant transformations. The trade data from 2013 to 2023 provides a stark reflection of the geopolitical events’ impact on imports from and exports to Russia Read more
February is coming to an end. Did you feel the heat? No, neither did we – just as dreadful as always. But statistics don’t lie*): this February has been exceptionally warm and wet. And this is problematic, as our core audience would know by now. How can we stop – Read more
Today is the last day of the Nordic Insights Christmas Calendar: 24 posts over 24 days, filled with data and science backed advice for a greener Christmas. But did you know that we celebrate Christmas on December 24/25 because of a scientific miscalculation? When the Catholic church decided to celebrate the Read more
The graph below from Eurostat paints a vivid picture of the EU’s inflation landscape, charting a steady decline from January 2019 to a notable 3.1% in November 2023. This downtrend represents the lowest inflation rate in over two years, signaling a wider easing of economic strains. Analyzing the Shift: EU and Nordic Read more
Nordic Knowledge Hub: Gender & Climate 🌍🤝🌱 In 2022, Nordic ministers prioritized understanding the connection between gender and climate. Supported by Nordic governments, they created a knowledge hub focusing on gender equality in green jobs, energy, consumption, the blue and green economy, and climate policy: A Green and Gender-equal Nordic Region Read more