Two unique characteristics. It is fortunate for Europe that it is now Finland's turn to take the Presidency of the Council of the Community. This country shows two characteristics that the EU really needs just now: it is at the forefront in the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy, and it is immune to the in-fashion euro-scepticism. Finland is the proof that it is possible to carry out the economic, social and structural reforms required by world developments and still be at the forefront...