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Iceland’s municipalities slashed in half in 25 years tema

Iceland’s municipalities slashed in half in 25 years

Mar 27, 2025 Many Icelandic municipalities have merged, particularly since they assumed responsibility for compulsory education in 1996. Although the number of municipalities has been halved since the start of the century, there are still more than ten that have fewer than 250 inhabitants, and some remain unwilling to merge.
Municipal Denmark to unite freedom and control tema

Municipal Denmark to unite freedom and control

Mar 27, 2025 “Setting free” is the topic of the day in Danish municipal and national politics. It is seen as a possible key to delivering welfare services to citizens despite fewer resources and labour shortages. Helsingør municipality has had good experiences, but the upcoming local elections could throw a spanner in the works.
Little, strong Utsira – life in Norway’s smallest municipality tema

Little, strong Utsira – life in Norway’s smallest municipality

Mar 27, 2025 When a young Julie Faldt Faurholt moved from Denmark’s smallest municipality – the island of Læsø – she was determined she would never live in such a small place again. But the island she lives on now is far smaller. With 217 people, Utsira is Norway’s smallest municipality.
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Rich in iron ore, poor in inhabitants

Mar 27, 2025 In Pajala in Northern Sweden, the local authority is grateful for the mine but also struggles to maintain and recruit workers.
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Finland's April elections a test for local power structure tema

Finland's April elections a test for local power structure

Mar 27, 2025 Finland holds municipal elections in April. At the same time, there are council elections in 21 so-called wellbeing services counties. After the healthcare reform, they will be responsible for social and healthcare services. But interest in running as a candidate and in voting seems to be falling. Perhaps due to a worsening economy and reduced municipal powers. Or because elections have become too frequent.
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