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Financial law in the Nordic region has changed considerably in recent decades. The aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, expanding EU regulations, and the increasing complexity of financial markets have all contributed to a legal landscape where private law principles must coexist and interact with detailed public law regulations. This volume brings together Nordic experts to explore how financial markets are shaped by evolving legal frameworks. The chapters examine key challenges in financial stability, investor protection, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. As financial markets continue to adapt to new risks and opportunities driven by economic shifts, technological developments, and changing policy priorities, this volume offers valuable insights into the legal and regulatory questions that shape the Nordic financial sector today.

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The Volume Editors for this volume are Associate professor Elisabeth Ahlinder and Kelly Chen, LL.D. See here for the Foreword, Table of Contents, and Contributors.

A tribute to the Instrument of Government 1974-2024 (May 2024)

When the Swedish Instrument of Government was adopted in 1974, popular sovereignty and a strong Parliament (Riksdag) prevailed. The courts played a subordinate role, individual rights were less prominent, and constitutional cases were rarely adjudicated. Fifty years later, Sweden has moved from a separation of functions to a de facto separation of powers. Popular sovereignty remains firmly entrenched, but it has taken on a different meaning as a result of Sweden’s membership in the European Union (EU). In 2010, therefore, the Instrument of Government was reformed which strengthened the position of the Swedish courts. The significance of individual rights has also increased as a result of Sweden’s membership in the EU, the incorporation of the European Convention of Human Rights into Swedish law, and the expansion of Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in the Instrument of Government.

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This volume is a collaboration between Swedish and other Nordic researchers to celebrate the anniversary of the Swedish Instrument of Government. The events of our recent past, characterised by pandemics, terrorist threats and repressive legislation to deal with serious crime, demonstrate that Constitutional issues are even more relevant today than ever.

The Volume editor for this volume is Professor Karin Åhman. See here for the foreword, table of contents and list of contributors.