Northern Europe
Sweden bails out banks as economy enters recession
By Jordan Shilton, November 8, 2008
Sweden’s Alliance government has announced that 1.5 trillion kronor (approx. $200 billion) has been made available to bail out the banking sector.
Britain: Labour beats off Scottish National Party challenge in Glenrothes by-election
By Steve James, November 8, 2008
The Labour Party’s unexpected by-election victory in the Glenrothes constituency in Fife, Scotland, followed widespread forecasts that it would lose the previously safe seat to the Scottish National...
Workers Struggles: Europe & Africa
November 7, 2008
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
Hopes and illusions dominate European reaction to Obama victory
By Ulrich Rippert, November 6, 2008
European leaders and media have reacted to the election victory of Barack Obama with a mixture of illusions and expectations.
