As i stated, the scandinavian states had to bow to my aggression before. Economically this seems to be a must. This virtual "connection" improves income tremendously! The countries gave plenty of plunder and were excellent training grounds for navy and air forces.
I also considered sailing out of the Med with the Italians but up to now they were busy punishing and conquering Malta and Egypt.
Since Italy had no air force back then and i was not sure whether attacking Greece would annoy the Yugos, i left it for an overland campaign after US-Entry - the same for Iraq. I will also try to take the Rock. This should be possible since my naval forces kept the upper hand in the battle of the Atlantic. Bombing the Royal Navy from France and Norway really pays off, whatever the costs may have been.
Britain will need lots of time to recover, maybe i can also fend off the Americans for a while as well. Now, with my air forces in Russia, this won't be so easy anymore.
Barbarossa goes well up to now. Hopefully the punch won't be worn down too soon.