"They should just have known"
The biggest losers with the new pension reform are today's young workers. They just don't know.
EEA in luck
We are facing a change of mood in Iceland. In the latest poll, 55,1 wanted a percentage of Icelanders to join the EU, against 36 only a year ago.
We are seeing progress in Iraq
One of the most unpopular views I have ever defended is the support for the Iraq intervention in 2003. Recently, the war rounded off its "5 anniversary."
Democratic defeat
The Irish's no to the Lisbon Treaty has been a yes to a status quo with major unresolved institutional problems.
Ove A. Vanebo
Leader of Progress Party Youth.
Read FrPU's blog here.
Democracy in the EU way
The Irish No of the Lisbon Treaty is an echo of the French "No" and the Dutch "No" to the EU Constitution in 2005.
Christina Ramsøy
Head of Center Judgment.
Read the Center Judgment's blog here.
Read the Center Judgment's blog here.
In book form to Beijing
Here is the professional literary Olympic run: What to read when you finally get tired of the sports broadcasts.
Leader: Need for Norwegian review
After Serbia handed Radovan Karadzic to the court in The Hague on Wednesday, it is time for Norway to also examine its role in one of the 20. century's worst genocide.
In the middle of the Middle Kingdom
The Chinese middle class is growing rapidly. Will it be able to change China?
The big trading game
Is the collapse of the WTO the end of the world as we know it?
Leader: The bold grip
Over the past week, Erik Solheim has shown that environment and development are connected. But can this be a political winner?
Africa's new hope
A new generation of African leaders is taking over. The role models are Mandela and Barack Obama.
Shoot first, ask afterwards
Two new films describe violations of international law in Iraq.
Africa's democracy on trial
While the world is paying tribute to Nelson Mandela on his 90 anniversary, Robert Mugabe appears to be his direct opposite. How could they end up so different?
The way forward
LEADER: This week has shown that more than new personal cabling is needed to give the government a new boost.
The opposition breathes freer
In West Africa, democracy is on the rise. Ny Tid has visited Morocco and Mauritania.
South Africa's Zimbabwe divide
While the Zimbabwe election crisis is raging, South Africa's ruling party is contending with the ANC for its regional role. The events of the last few days further contribute to weakening President Thabo Mbeki.
Limitations of imagination
The fantasy wave rolls on in cinema. This week it is the canvas for Legend of Narnia – Prince Caspian. But the genre faces a problem of wear and tear.
The necessary disobedience
When the law threatens people's ability to feel good about their body and identity, breaking the law may be necessary.
knowledge Kampen
Friday 27. June Gates retires as Microsoft boss, but the company is constantly making new advances. If Microsoft's new document format is approved, people will be forced to buy the billion-dollar software, critics believe.
- Romantic stuff
Paul Collier turns back on criticism of the book The Poor, which now, late but well, comes in Norwegian.
Future of Norwegian industry
The world needs Norwegian aluminum, but who is going to be responsible for the production unless the working people at Karmøy and Lista do?