在经历严重的经济衰退之后，北欧国家经济开始复苏。总体来看，北欧国家经济形势好于其他欧洲国家，但是整体经济还没有恢复到危机前的水平，但就业和财政状况均好于欧盟平均水平。2011年芬兰和丹麦分别举行议会选举，选举结果使得国内政治格局发生变化。北欧国家在对利比亚的军事行动中表现比较积极，挪威、瑞典、丹麦等国都参与了对利比亚的军事行动。
In the period covered by this Report, both Austria and Switzerland enjoyed stable political situations. In late October 2011 a parliamentary election was held in Switzerland. Against the background of the European debt crisis, Austria experienced slower economic growth, but it still had the lowest unemployment rate among the EU countries. The rapid growth of export has played a positive role for the economic growth in Switzerland. In addition, both Austria and Switzerland have focused their efforts on social stability, price level and the issue of immigration. Both countries keep a good relationship with China, reflected not only in the trade and economic field, but in official and non-governmental visits, exchanges and cooperation.
