The Education Minister Dismisses the Idea of a Swedish-Style Compulsory School System in Finland
Finnish Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz rejects the notion of adopting a compulsory school model similar to Sweden, calling for improved supervision instead.
The head of Supo: Mandatory schooling would increase Finland's security
The head of Finland's Security Intelligence Service argues that mandatory schooling for children and youth could enhance national security.
Uncertain how many children do not attend school despite mandatory schooling
The Icelandic Ministry of Education lacks systematic data on the number of children not attending school despite compulsory education.