From poster boy to trouble-maker? The Euro Crisis and Finland’s reputation in the EU

Finland has long prided itself as an obedient and responsible EU member, but the on-going Euro crisis has raised some doubts as to whether such strategy has been at the expense of the Finnish national interest. Voices demanding tougher Finnish policy on Euro zone bailouts are growing louder, but do the adverse reputational effects that follow from the tough line harm Finland’s interest?