Benedikte Svendsen

A Norwegian writer and a pro-European activist based in Oslo, she has over a decade of experience in European politics and civil society. She was the International Officer of the Young European Federalists in Norway before serving as a member of the Federal Committee for two years. She writes from a Nordic perspective on European integration, EU–EEA and Norway–EU relations, and the future of federalism in Europe. You can follow her on Instagram @benediktesvendsen.

Articles de cet auteur (5)

Debate : Has the United Nations Become Outdated ?

This article is a part of our debate series, where we bring together two writers with differing opinions on a contentious subject to argue their case in a short-form essay. You can vote on who won the debate by visiting our Instagram page @thenewfederalist and answering the question in the (…)

mardi 10 mars 2026

Europeans Are Being Force Fed Like Foie Gras

The image of poverty in Europe is outdated. It still conjures up visible hunger, thin bodies, and empty plates. Yet, in reality, modern deprivation has evolved and, today, it looks very different compared to what it did a century ago. It no longer always looks like absence. In fact, it (…)

mercredi 25 février 2026

Une fédération nordique pourrait-elle être le premier pas de l’Europe vers un avenir fédéral ?

À une époque où le « fédéralisme » est souvent traité comme un mot provocateur dans la politique européenne, l’idée d’une fédération nordique peut sembler presque utopique. Le Danemark, la Finlande, l’Islande, la Norvège et la Suède sont généralement décrits comme des voisins coopératifs plutôt que comme des pionniers constitutionnels. Pourtant, derrière leur tranquille pragmatisme se cache une réalité frappante : aucune région d’Europe n’est mieux adaptée pour expérimenter l’intégration fédérale. Et si jamais cela se produisait, les implications iraient bien au-delà du cercle polaire arctique.

dimanche 15 février 2026

Could a Nordic Federation Be Europe’s First Step to a Federal Future ?

In an era when ‘federalism’ is often treated as a provocative word in European politics, the idea of a Nordic federation can sound almost utopian. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are usually portrayed as cooperative neighbours rather than constitutional trailblazers. Yet, beneath (…)

lundi 19 janvier 2026

Europe needs Norway, but does Norway need Europe ?

When European leaders talk about energy security, Arctic stability, and reliable partners in turbulent times, one small country consistently appears within the lines : Norway. It is not an EU member and it has, in fact, voted against joining twice. Often, it is portrayed as a wealthy outsider (…)

mardi 9 décembre 2025