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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. Our guest this week is Peter Gerlach, an economist with the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO).
We kick off with a chat about the Migration Agency and why the government has decided it wants to replace Mikael Ribbenvik, who has headed the agency for the last seven years.
Then we delve into a story that has had observers scratching their heads for the past couple of weeks. What exactly is going on in Botkyrka? Emma wrote a bit about it in her latest Politics in Sweden column.
We also look closer at a couple of stories that seem frivolous at first glance but in fact deal with serious societal problems.
- Swedish city launches 'love week' to battle plummeting birth rate
- Dildos and penis pumps: Swedish home helps elderly spice up their sex lives
In the latest in our series of interviews with ambassadors, we chat to Germany's Joachim Bertele about the deep historical ties that underpin Sweden's strong relationship with the largest economy in Europe.
Finally we get analysis from Peter Gerlach on the state of the Swedish economy following an EU forecast that puts Sweden at the bottom of the class.
- Swedish economy to see worst downturn in EU: 2023 forecast
- 'I'm holding out for some relief': High interest rates hit foreigners in Sweden
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. The episode also features interviews with Britain's ambassador to Sweden Judith Gough and Becky Waterton meets Sweden's migration minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.
First, we talk about why Sweden is warning of an increased terror threat.
Then we look at a great Swedish word that describes life in Sweden at this time of the year.
We chat with the UK's ambassador to Sweden, Judith Gough, about the countries' strong ties as well as discussing statistics showing how Sweden has ordered many British people to leave Sweden post-Brexit. Make sure to check the site in the coming days for a longer writeup.
Finally we'll listen to Becky's interview with the migration minster, Maria Malmer Stenergard, before turning to our panelists for analysis.
- Sweden 'will consider' travel visas for work permit holders: migration minister
- What's the latest on Sweden's planned salary threshold for work permits?
- Swedish Migration Minister: Brexit deportations 'complete news to me'
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In this special bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, we hear more from special guest Diamant Salihu, a crime reporter for public broadcaster SVT and the author of the award-winning book Tills Alla Dör, or Until Everyone's Dead.
Host Paul O’Mahony is also joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton.
In this episode we continue our chat about Sweden's gang crime problem.
We discuss the central role of social media and gangster rap, how gangs are recruiting young children, why a younger generation suddenly finds itself in charge, why there are so many drugs and guns in circulation, and if there's anything Sweden can do to get the situation under control?
- How can Sweden put a stop to fatal gang shootings? Part 1
- INTERVIEW: 'Everybody in Sweden who buys cocaine should know the money is used to buy bullets
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton, as well as special guest Diamant Salihu, a crime reporter for public broadcaster SVT and the author of the award winning Tills Alla Dör, or Until Everyone's Dead.
But first we look at what's coming up in February. Visit the link below to get all the key info you need on: accessing Sweden's new energy subsidy, registering a pre-paid SIM card, the likelihood of new interest rate hikes, and dates for sportlov - the mid-term school holiday.
Next, we chat to Eurovision expert Ben Robertson about what makes Melodifestivalen so compelling and who's likely to win this year's national song contest.
This week Annie Lööf formally handed over the reins of the Centre Party to Muharrem Demirok. What does he need to do to attract voters to the only centre-right party that refused to collaborate with the far-right Sweden Democrats?
We also chat about why the prime minster's closest aide resigned over an eel-fishing scandal.
In the latest of our interviews with ambassadors, we catch up with Mehdi Hasan, Bangladesh's ambassador to Sweden, to find out about relations between the countries, how many Bangladeshis there are in Sweden, and his personal reflections on his time in Sweden. We'll have an article featuring more from the interview in the coming days.
Finally, we ask Diamant Salihu to explain the roots of Sweden's deadly gang conflicts and why they have spread around the country. We had a really good chat with Diamant and will release a bonus episode during the week featuring more of his insights.
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In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange and Becky Waterton, as well as special guest Andreas Cervenka, author of the award winning Girig-Sverige, or Greedy Sweden.
We discuss how rising interest rates are putting pressure on homeowners, how billionaires are profiting from Sweden’s most disadvantaged areas, how an ex-politician became a billionaire from buying up local council properties, why Andreas believes the Swedish central bank’s monetary policy has been one of the main drivers of inequality, and we ask just how prepared Sweden is for the prospect of a major financial crisis.
And if you'd like to read more you can check out these articles.
- Ten terrifying stats about Sweden from the hit book Girig-Sverige
- INTERVIEW: 'It's like before the Swedish financial crisis only the numbers are bigger'
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton, as well as special guest Andreas Cervenka, author of the award winning Girig-Sverige, or Greedy Sweden.
On this week's episode we dissect Sweden's stalled Nato application and who's behind the Koran-burning stunt that prompted Turkey to postpone the ratification process indefinitely.
- How did a far-right extremist derail Sweden's Nato application?
- Previous podcast: Why Sweden experienced its worst riots in decades
We discuss the Swedish housing market in a Scandinavian perspective and how it has led to the emergence of a property-related A Team and B Team in Sweden.
We talk about this week's layoffs at Spotify and what you can do if you lose your job in Sweden.
- Spotify cuts 6 percent of workforce
- Everything you need to know if you lose your job in Sweden
- What happens to your Swedish work permit if you lose your job?
In the latest of our interviews with ambassadors, we get insights from New Zealand's Andrew Jenks on everything from the internationalization of Sweden to its position as a 'moral superpower'.
Finally we enlist the help of our guest Andreas Cervenka to find out how Sweden became a billionaires' paradise over the course of just a couple of decades.
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In the latest episode, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and James Savage.
On this week's episode we explore a game-changing rare earth metal find in northern Sweden.
We discuss Sweden's priorities for the EU presidency with Louise Bengtsson, senior researcher at the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies.
As rail operator SJ prepares to launch a sleeper train from Stockholm to Berlin, we talk about the costs and benefits.
- Richard's route: On-board Sweden's new sleeper service from Hamburg to Malmö
In the latest in our series of interviews with ambassadors, we interview Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib, who leaves Sweden this week after serving for four years as Malaysia's top diplomat in Stockholm.
We also discuss how an activist group's hanging of an effigy of Turkey’s President Erdogan has further complicated Turkish-Swedish relations. Also:
- Sweden's new Centre Party leader to renounce Turkish citizenship
- OPINION: Sweden's emerging debate on dual citizenship is terrifying
And we chat about a prime ministerial aide who has received a heft fine for illegally fishing endangered eels.
Also, we briefly discuss two stories that broke right as we were recording:
- EXPLAINED: These are the weapons that Sweden is sending to Ukraine
- Spy scandal: Two brothers jailed for passing secrets to Russia
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Becky Waterton, Emma Löfgren and James Savage.
On this week's episode we examine the King’s 43-year grudge against a law change on the line of succession.
We discuss why this is a good year for public holidays in Sweden.
With a report suggesting the Swedish economy is facing its biggest shock since the 1990s, we’ll give you some tips for how to save money.
We’ll listen to an interview with Tanmaya Lal, the Indian ambassador to Sweden.
We have a roundup of what migration law changes are in the offing.
We chat about why Sweden is responsible for half of all the expulsion orders served to UK citizens in the EU post-Brexit.
And we round things off with a short quiz about Gothenburg.
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In the final episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast for 2022, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage.
What does 2023 hold in store for Sweden? We chat about some of the stories expected to dominate the news agenda next year. Check out our preview article to find out more:
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Here are some of the stories we discuss in this week's episode:
- Jan: storms
- Feb: Bishop defrocked
- March: Melodifestivalen
- April: Nyamko Sabuni resigns
- May: Boris Johnson to Harpsund
- June: Riksbank hikes rates
- July: Pole vault world record
- Aug: Right-wing extremist candidates
- Sep: Swedish election
- Oct: Nobel prizes
- Nov: Spontaneous dance ban
- Dec: Hottest gifts
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as well as guest Jonas Engman, ethnologist and curator at Nordiska Museet and an expert on Swedish traditions.
This week our columnist David Crouch wrote an excellent article about Sweden's property market slump. We discuss how property woes and rising prices are presenting problems for Sweden's inhabitants this winter.
- Hold on tight: Sweden's housing bubble has burst
- Sweden had its highest inflation in over 30 years in November
- Seven ways to save money on food and drink in Sweden
We also talk about a new report from Sweden's parliamentary ombudsman criticising long waiting times at the migration agency. But will it make any difference?
- Swedish Migration Agency rebuked for ‘unacceptable’ processing times
- REVEALED: The truth about waiting times at Sweden’s Migration Agency
Twice the Sweden Democrats were in the news this week over moves to block cultural events: a reading event for children hosted by two drag queens, and a traditional Lucia procession fronted by a person who identifies as non-binary. Why are the Sweden Democrats preoccupied with issues surrounding gender identity, and should we be worried when they intervene like this?
We have an interview with Étienne de Gonneville, France's ambassador to Sweden, about the makeup of the French community in Sweden, how a bilateral agreement is strengthening ties between the two countries, and his own reflections on life in Sweden.
For our main topic this week we enlist the help of Jonas Engman to answer questions on everything from why Swedes watch Donald Duck every Christmas to the story behind the ubiquitous straw goats. Don't miss it: his answers are truly fascinating.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as well as guest Anna Troberg, chairman of the DIK union for culture sector workers and an opponent of the government's plans for a cultural canon. We also have an interview with Pakistan's ambassador to Sweden, Zahoor Ahmed, to find out about the Pakistani community in Sweden and some cultural differences between the countries.
For our main topic this week we look at Sweden's plans to introduce a state-mandated cultural canon and what it will mean for foreigners. Here are a couple of recent articles on the canon plan if you'd like to learn more.
- KEY POINTS: What do we know about the plans for a future Swedish cultural canon?
- What books and art can we expect to be in Sweden’s future cultural canon?
We also chat about the Nobel banquet and the upcoming St. Lucia celebrations.
- The dinner that proves Sweden is anything but lagom
- Parenting in Sweden: How to prepare for your child’s Lucia celebration
And we round up some of the week's main news stories:
- ‘Work permit holders will not lose permanent residency’: Swedish Migration Minister
- Swedish terror attacker sentenced to psychiatric care
- Turkey calls Sweden’s extradition of PKK militant ‘a start’
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage. We also have interviews with the Irish Ambassador to Sweden, Austin Gormley, and psychologist Mona Lindqvist from the Stockholm region's Transcultural Center.
For our main topic this week we look at how Swedes and foreigners can overcome their cultural differences to make relationships work. We received some fascinating responses when we asked about this in a survey:
Other stories we talk about:
- Five key julbord points: A beginner’s guide to the Swedish Christmas meal
- Sweden's best Christmas markets for 2022
- Swedish parliament votes through work permit and ID number laws
- The ultimate guide to getting a work permit in Sweden
- What is a Swedish coordination number?
- Turkey calls for 'concrete steps' before backing Sweden's Nato bid
- Who will get Sweden's electricity subsidy and when will it be paid out?
- Swedish youths launch landmark climate lawsuit against government
- Baby, it's mörv outside: Sweden's 13th month is here
- Will Gävle's Christmas goat survive this year?
- How this Swedish-band helped me learn the language
- When do Swedes throw out their Christmas trees?
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In the latest episode of Sweden in Focus we chat about the heavy snow that has fallen this week and how Sweden has coped.
- READER PICS: Snow turns Sweden into a winter wonderland
- Six things they don’t tell you about the snow in Sweden
We look at how Advent is celebrated in Sweden.
We discuss the second spectacular spy story in the space of two weeks.
We talk about the resurgence of tensions between the Sweden Democrats and the Liberals.
We examine what we know about Sweden’s plans to get rid of permanent residency permits, and we hear from Ann-Cathrine Jungar, assistant professor at Södertörn University and an expert on radical right parties in the Nordics, on why the government wants to abolish them.
And finally we’ll end with a short quiz to gauge our panelists’ Swedishness this week.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as well as guest Sayaka Osanami Törngren, Associate Professor in International Migration and Ethnic Relations at Malmö University.
This week we start with a chat about the World Cup in Qatar which kicks off this weekend.
We discuss a major spy scandal involving two brothers.
We look at an incredibly detailed newspaper article in Svenska Dagbladet that shines a light on what was happening behind the scenes when Ulf Kristersson was trying to put together his government.
We examine why Sweden doesn’t gather data on race and ethnicity like many other countries and discuss whether it should change its approach. This is the article by David Crouch that we mention:
Finally, was last week’s quiz success a flash in the pan? We put our panelists through their paces again with three more questions about Swedish culture and society.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage. The episode also features an interview with Paul Levin, Director of Stockholm University’s Institute for Turkish Studies.
Sweden's speech culture.
The new government’s first budget and how people in Sweden have reacted to it.
- EXPLAINED: How Sweden’s 2023 budget could benefit your finances
- Sweden’s government slammed for broken pledges in ‘restrictive’ budget
- KEY POINTS: Which election promises are missing from Sweden’s budget?
- LIST: The biggest spending proposals in Sweden’s new budget
- Swedish budget document states changes mean missing EU 2030 climate goals
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s trip to Turkey.
- INTERVIEW: 'Perhaps Erdogan just wants to drag out the decision on Sweden's Nato entry'
- Swedish PM hails ‘very productive’ Nato meeting with Turkish president
Gotland terror trial.
- Knife terror attack was to ‘hit back at the Swedish people’
- Swedish terror trial: ‘I still check what people have in their hands’
We end with a quiz to find out if our panelists have what it takes to pass a mock citizenship test. Here's a similar test we ran on the site recently.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage. The episode also features interviews with Jörgen Hedman, an author and researcher who has written extensively about the history of a Swedish village in Ukraine, and Kimberly Nicholas, a climate scientist at Lund University.
This week's topics:
Work permits
Energy & Climate
- INTERVIEW: ‘If the world follows Sweden’s new path, we’re headed for climate disaster’
- Top Moderates accuse government of 'breaking promise' on energy prices
- What do we know about Sweden's electricity price subsidy?
- Swedish government and Sweden Democrats propose fuel tax cuts
Ukraine
- EXPLAINED: What problems are Ukrainian refugees facing in Sweden?
- INTERVIEW: 'We know there are Russian tanks in Ukraine's Swedish village'
Update:
All Saints Day
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as well as US tech worker Kat Zhou, who found herself in the eye of a storm after posting about her experiences of racism in Sweden on Twitter. We also hear from Kash Haresamudram, a doctoral researcher in Lund who was one of more than 500 respondents to our survey on xenophobia in Sweden.
You can read more about these stories on the links below.
- SURVEY: Sweden is decades behind on racism and diversity
- US tech worker's account of racist abuse in Sweden goes viral
- 'The response in Sweden is just incredibly racist and it proves my point'
We also take a closer look at some of the stories making the news in Sweden this week:
- Deadly snake on the loose ... sort of
- Lost 17th century warship found in Sweden
- Sweden Democrats lose power in their flagship municipality
- Jimmie Åkesson leader not invited to Nobel celebrations
- 27 seconds of spectacular silence
- Six tips for selling property in Sweden's current housing market
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage. We also have expert commentary from labour policy expert Tove Hovemyr and human rights expert John Stauffer, legal director at Human Rights Watch.
In this week's episode we dig into the makeup of the new government which was officially unveiled on Tuesday. We discuss who the new ministers are and the main talking points in the first week of Ulf Kristersson’s reign as prime minister.
We also take a closer look at the government’s plans for work permits with the help of policy expert Tove Hovemyr.
- 'Sweden's new migration policy will have a huge impact on competitiveness'
- EXPLAINED: Who will be affected by Sweden's new immigration policy?
And and we speak to human rights law expert John Stauffer to examine whether the new coalition’s contract constitutes a threat to fundamental rights.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage.
After weeks of deliberation the Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson told the parliamentary speaker on Friday he was finally ready to form a new government. Assuming he survives a vote in the Riksdag on Monday, Kristersson is expected to become prime minster next week and will start work assembling a government. We discuss what we know so far about the make-up of the next government and how it plans to govern Sweden.
READ ALSO:
- How does Sweden's new government want to change migration policy?
- Key points - How will Sweden's new coalition deal affect foreigners?
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as well as three people affected by the migration agency's work permit renewal delays.
Tune in for to hear all about: how you can lose your driving licence in Sweden; a worthy Swedish Nobel prizewinner; the right-wing bloc's intention to ditch plans for a high-speed rail network; a round-up of a security situation described by the foreign minister as the worst since the 1980s; and, finally, for our main topic this week we discuss a petition signed by thousands of foreigner workers hit by major migration agency delays that effectively prevent them from leaving Sweden.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Handelsbanken chief economist Johan Löf, as well as The Local's Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage.
On our radar this week we have: Cinnamon Bun Day, a sweet staple of the Swedish dietary calendar; a roundup of the week's post-election wrangling; discussion of the Baltic Sea blasts that caused serious damage to the Nord Stream gas pipelines running from Russia to Germany; major delays in the processing of Swedish work permits; and, finally, how to plan your finances when the krona is weak and what the cost of living crisis mean for foreigners living in Sweden.
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In this week's episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Le Monde's Scandinavia correspondent Anne-Francoise Hivert, as well as The Local's Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage.
Tune in as we chat about what the rest of world makes of Sweden’s recent election result, and after weeks of non-stop election coverage we lighten the tone a bit to talk about mushroom picking. But the news never rests and we also discuss how the government talks are going (the right-wing bloc has reportedly already agreed on stricter migration policy), the impact of the Swedish central bank’s bombshell interest rate hike, and finally we’ll talk about a controversial feature of Sweden’s education system that allows schools to make a profit.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage to analyse the election result, discuss likely government constellations, and examine how the Sweden Democrats want to limit the rights of immigrants.
With so much on the agenda it's hard to narrow down a recommended reading list but our 2022 Swedish Election section will give you what you need to know.
And for our main topic, don't miss:
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In this special election episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton, Richard Orange, and James Savage, who puts in a post-meeting late appearance.
On a day when it appears that the right bloc could be tasked with forming a government (although this is not yet certain), we look at how each of the parties has performed, how significant it is that the far-right Sweden Democrats have become bigger than the conservative Moderates, and how a Moderate-led government would rule Sweden.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, as well as Julia Agha, the CEO of the Arabic-language Swedish news service Alkompis.
Don't miss Richard and Julia's joint article on why nobody is really to talking to immigrants in this election.
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Here are links to some of the other stories we discuss (and the previous episode mentioned in the podcast where we talk about how to make your home more energy efficient):
- INTERVIEW: ‘[Invandrare för svenskar is] a way to jokingly show that Sweden is very segregated’
- Latest opinion polls
- IN PICS: Why do Swedish politicians love to pose with sausages?
- Sweden to issue guarantee's worth 'billions' to energy groups
- FACT CHECK: Did Sweden's government really shut down two nuclear plants
- EXPLAINED: How to save money on your energy bill in Sweden
- How do Sweden's parties plan to deal with high energy prices?
- The ultimate guide to the 2022 Swedish election
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. Here are some of the issues we discuss:
- Swedish party leader Annie Lööf was target of Gotland knife attack
- What do we know about reports of troll armies and social media manipulation in the Swedish election campaign?
- What would a Sweden Democrat-backed government actually be like?
We discuss also different approaches to tackling crime with Justice Minister Morgan Johansson and the head of the Helamalmö social movement Nicolas Lunabba.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Stockholm University sociologist Andrea Voyer, as well as regular panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. We also have a chat with Stockholm University journalism professor Christian Christensen about the toxic nature of this year's election campaign.
Here are some of the issues we're discussing:
- What TV shows give a great introduction to Swedish society?
- Five of Sweden's political parties planned to evade party financing laws
- Sweden’s PM: ‘We don’t want Chinatown, Somalitown, or Little Italy’
- Who’s telling the truth about electricity in Sweden’s election?
- Sweden’s opposition parties set out on joint bus tour of Sweden
- What are the three elections being held next month and who can vote in them?
We also look at what's happening in the opinion polls as the election draws ever closer.
For our main topic this week we talk to Christian Christensen and our studio panelists about whether there has ever been an uglier election campaign in Sweden.
This is also a question we put to readers this week and you read can some of the responses here:
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. We also have an interview with the Sweden Democrats' leader, Jimmie Åkesson.
In this edition we discuss:
- How to survive a Swedish crayfish party
- Integration plans: sensible policies or xenophobic dog whistles?
- Which Swedish banks give mortgages to foreigners?
- How much money are Sweden's political parties spending on campaigning?
For our main topic this week we examine the Sweden Democrats' prospects in the upcoming election and hear what party leader Jimmie Åkesson has to say about work permits, ministerial posts, and how his party can exert the most influence.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange.
In this edition we discuss:
- The Sweden Democrats' 'white book' controversy
- Will the state jump in to help pay spiralling electricity bills?
- Why a government agency opposes language tests for citizenship
For our main topic this week we look at the election pledges that focus on foreigners, particularly in relation to work visas, residency permits and citizenship.
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In the first post-summer break episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, as well as the editor of The Local Denmark, Michael Barrett.
In this week’s show we’ll take a quick look at the state of play in the opinion polls to see who is likely to form the next government with the election just over a month away.
We also chat about the historical and cultural reasons for people taking so much time off work during the summer holidays.
We talk about what we know about a contentious government proposal to introduce language tests for permanent residency.
And finally we examine a government minster’s suggestion to place a limit on how many people of non-Nordic origin are allowed to live in vulnerable areas, in a move that would mirror a controversial Danish law.
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In a special episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast from the Almedalen political week on Gotland, host James Savage is joined by The Local’s Richard Orange, Patrik Kronqvist from the Expressen newspaper and Lorentz Tovatt, climate and environment spokesperson for the Green Party.
On this week's show we discuss:
- The pocket-book election: how will voters react to being told they’re going to get poorer?
- The incredible disappearing climate election.
- And doesn’t Sweden want to attract talented foreigners?
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and regular contributor David Crouch.
On this week's show we discuss:
- Has there been any progress with Sweden's Nato application?
- Swedish traditions: Seven things that make Sweden magnificently different
- Why has the Centre Party plummeted in the polls and what can leader Annie Lööf do about it?
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. Richard and Becky are also joined in Malmö studio by special guest Carlos Velasco, a computer programmer from Honduras who explains how Sweden's shimmering statistics tempted him to move here.
Also on this week's show:
- Nooshi Dadgostar and the Left Party's election chances
- Another fine mess: this week's Swedish budget debacle
- Travel chaos: How hard is it to get out of Sweden this summer
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, Emma Löfgren and baby Amanda.
This week we turn our attention to a failed attempt by the right-wing opposition parties to oust the justice minister Morgan Johansson, the key role played in his survival as minister by the independent member of parliament Amineh Kakabaveh, and what it all means for the upcoming election.
We also examine the election prospects of the Christian Democrats whose leader Ebba Busch we interviewed this week.
And we discuss what you need to think about if you’re moving to a new address in Sweden.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. We also have an interview with the immigration lawyer Pia Lind to discuss the positives and negatives of Sweden's new work permit law, which came into force this week.
In this edition we also discuss:
- What happens when a foreigner gets arrested in Sweden?
- Do Swedes really not feed their children’s friends?
- Why are Sweden’s high school graduates taking over the streets?
For our main topic this week we look at Sweden's new work permit law and what it means for applicants. What are the most important rules to know about? Will there now be fewer talent deportations? And are there likely to be longer wait times?
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange as well as David Crouch, author of Almost Perfect and a regular contributor to The Local. We also have an interview with Pernilla Petrelius Karlberg, a lecturer at the Stockholm School of Economics, about the Swedish management style.
We also discuss:
- Turkey's continued resistance to Swedish Nato membership
- Swedish attitudes to alcohol
- Swedish newspapers and how they work
For our main topic this week we look at Sweden's flat hierarchies and collaborative management style. What is it, and does it work?
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. We also have an interview with Annika Bergman Rosamund, associate professor in political science and international relations at Lund University, about Sweden's history of neutrality.
In the week that Sweden submitted its application to Nato we also discuss:
- Turkey says no
- Russia's reaction
- Nordic unity
- Baltic defence
- Cyberattacks
- The Swedish-Finnish relationship
For our main topic this week we look at how joining Nato marks the end of era for Sweden now that the country has decided to end its 200-year history of military non-alignment.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. We also have an interview with Tove Hovemyr, a public policy expert at the liberal Fores think thank, about attitudes to immigration over the past three decade and the direction Sweden is likely to take after this year's election.
In this edition we also discuss:
- Why Boris Johnson visited Sweden and the implications of a Nato application
- How a costly mistranslation highlights failed integration
- Why is Eurovision so popular in Sweden?
For our main topic this week we look at why Sweden is getting tougher on immigration. We discuss how Sweden has moved to tighten asylum immigration and is also eyeing changes to its labour migration rules that would mean fewer people can come to Sweden to work. On a brighter note, we look at how new work permit rules could spell good news for many.
We also talk about how the Centre Party's Annie Lööf is the last leader among the former centre-right coalition parties who still rejects cooperation with the Sweden Democrats and what that means for her electoral chances.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. We also have an interview with James Pamment from Lund University about how Sweden tackles Russian propaganda.
In this edition we also discuss:
- A word of the day to welcome spring
- All the latest Nato updates
- Are housing prices in Sweden set to plummet?
For our main topic this week we look at what Sweden is doing to combat Russian disinformation in the wake of a poster campaign in Moscow this week that sparked strong reactions in Sweden.
We discuss how how much of a challenge it is for the media to report on influence campaigns like this without amplifying the Kremlin’s message out of proportion. We also take a closer look at two of the iconic Swedes named in the campaign, children's book author Astrid Lindgren and film director Ingmar Bergman.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined byThe Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. We also have an interview with the Green Party co-leader Märta Stenevi.
In this edition we discuss:
- Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch’s controversial comments calling for police to open fire on rioters.
- Is a Swedish Nato application just weeks away?
- What do Swedes find annoying about their own language?
For our main topic this week we look at how Sweden is affected by the ongoing global energy crisis.
We examine: what energy sources Sweden currently uses and how the mix is likely to change in the longer term; what important new technologies are in the pipeline, including major projects in northern Sweden; how reliant Sweden is on Russian oil and gas imports; and what we as consumers can do to reduce our energy bills.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Swedish journalist Bilan Osman, as well as The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange.
In this edition we discuss:
- Will the government manage to pass its hotly contested spring budget?
- Sweden’s highest circulation newspaper backs Nato membership
- Will a new work permit law prevent talent deportations?
But our main focus this week is on the riots that took place in several Swedish cities over the Easter weekend. What caused them? Just how bad were they? Should a far-right extremist be allowed to stage Koran-burning protests? And what can be done to ensure Muslims as a group aren’t scapegoated for the actions of a small minority?
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Gunilla Herolf, a Nato expert at the Swedish Institute of International Affair, as well as The Local’s James Savage and Richard Orange.
In this edition we look at why Nyamko Sabuni quit as leader of the Liberals and how a change in leadership is likely to affect the outcome of the Swedish election this September.
With Nato membership looking increasingly likely for Sweden, we get expert analysis from Gunilla Herolf on what this will mean for a country that has long cherished its policy of military non-alignment.
Finally, we shine a light on Sweden’s healthcare guarantee and how you can ensure you get the medical help you’re entitled to.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Swedish teacher and book publisher Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux, as well as The Local's James Savage and Richard Orange.
In this edition we get to grips with why Sweden has so many bomb shelters, where you can find them, and what state they're in.
We also look at the results of our poll on how easy or hard it is to learn Swedish and we get some really excellent tips from our guest Sofi on the most important things to bear in mind if you want to master the lingo.
Last but not least, we discuss a Swedish Easter tradition so unusual that none of us had even heard of it until our intrepid reporter Becky Waterton started doing some paschal digging.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined Indian dancer and project manager Aradhana Varma and The Local’s Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage.
In this edition our guest Aradhana tells us about her dance group IndiskFika's television adventures as well as what it was like moving from India to Sweden and the cultural differences that took some getting used to.
We also discuss the Swedish government's decision to press ahead with plans for an iron ore mine on Sami lands in northern Sweden and the historical background that makes the move so controversial.
And we reveal the results of a poll in which we asked if listeners had experienced people finding creative ways to sidestep the queues in Sweden for services like healthcare, housing and education.
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In the latest episode of The Local's Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage.
In this episode we hear from Ukrainian refugees in Malmö, check in on Sweden's Nato debate, and we examine Sweden's plans to send more weapons to help repel the Russian invasion.
We also reveal the results of a listener poll on Sweden's rising cost of living and discuss how it's affecting people and what the government is doing to dampen the impact.
And we dig into the findings of a survey suggesting that the most important issues for readers of The Local are healthcare, education, and immigration. Finally, we focus a little bit extra on the enduring problem of people being deported as a result of their employers' administrative errors.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by lecturer and author David Crouch as well as The Local’s Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage.
In this episode we discuss how prepared Sweden is to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
We also examine the results of our listener poll about Swedish for Immigrants classes, and we get tips on learning Swedish from our guests.
Finally, we talk to David Crouch about his article this week asking if there is such a thing as a typical Swede.
You can listen to the episode HERE. Let us know what you think in the comments below, or tweet us using the hashtag #SwedeninFocus.
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In the first episode of the second season of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O'Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange.
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we discuss how Sweden is adapting to a new security situation in Europe.
We reveal the results of our reader poll on whether Sweden should join Nato. And what about the EU's mutual defence clause? Is it a paper tiger or a concrete promise? And is Sweden's Cold War total defence strategy making a comeback?
We also ask Karina Shyrokykh of Nordic Ukraine Forum what people in Sweden can do to help Ukrainians.
Let us know what you think by emailing news@thelocal.se, or tweet us using the hashtag #SwedeninFocus.
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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, The Local’s Europe Editor Catherine Edwards, The Local Sweden’s Editor Emma Löfgren and freelance journalist Isabella Anderson discuss Sweden’s new migration law and how it will affect residence permit-holders when it comes into force next week.
We also give listeners an update on the current coronavirus situation in Sweden, and reveal the results of our latest poll: Have The Local’s readers adopted the Swedish philosophy of four-week summer holidays, or do you prefer to save your holidays to get away in winter?
Dutch freelance journalist Anne Grietje Franssen also joins us from her home in the Gothenburg archipelago, to talk about Swedish friluftsliv and life on an island.
Sweden in Focus is hosted by radio journalist Tom Henley and made in collaboration with production company Banda.
Let us know what you think in the comments below, or tweet us using the hashtag #SwedeninFocus.
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In the latest episode of our podcast Sweden in Focus, The Local’s publisher James Savage talks about the cyberattack that knocked out hundreds of supermarkets across Sweden, and what this means for such a tech-dependent society.
Also in this week’s episode: Sweden Editor Emma Löfgren gives us an update on the government crisis and its impact on the future of Swedish politics, Europe Editor Catherine Edwards talks about the bureaucratic hurdles many foreigners in Sweden face when it comes to getting access to the Covid-19 vaccine pass, and we reveal the results of a reader poll: Is it hard to make friends with Swedes?
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In this week’s episode of Sweden in Focus, journalism professor and this week’s opinion columnist Christian Christensen explains why it’s a problem that international media focus so overwhelmingly on the far-right when they cover Swedish politics.
Europe Editor Catherine Edwards talks about the pros and cons of introducing language requirements for permanent residence, and journalist Richard Orange joins us from his under-construction summer cabin to talk about the process of building a house in rural Sweden.
Also in today’s episode: Journalist Isabella Andersson reveals some of the most common stereotypes about Swedes, and whether they’re correct.
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In this week’s episode of our new podcast Sweden in Focus, The Local’s CEO and publisher James Savage discusses the divide between the Left and Centre Party on which the current government future hinges, while Europe Editor Catherine Edwards digs into how Sweden’s rent controls work and why they sparked a political crisis.
Also in today’s episode: Journalist Richard Orange shares his own experience of Sweden’s shared parental leave and presents the results of our reader poll on the subject, and journalist Isabella Anderson enlightens us all on the history of snaps. And one member of the team gives a rendition of their favourite Swedish drinking song…
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In this week’s episode of our new podcast Sweden in Focus, The Local’s CEO and publisher James Savage and The Local Sweden’s editor Emma Löfgren discuss and explain the political crisis that could bring Sweden’s government down on Monday and spark a snap election.
Also in today’s episode: The Local’s Europe Editor Catherine Edwards presents the results of our reader survey on Sweden’s Covid-19 reopening plan, and we ask freelance journalist Richard Orange to defend one of the most controversial articles he’s ever written for The Local (do Swedes really eat their food cold?).
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This week we talk about the fall of the liberal party, analyze the complicated politics of Sweden's forests, explain the current state of Covid travel restrictions, and unearth the origins of a famous football chant in Gothenburg.
Sweden in Focus is hosted by radio journalist Tom Henley, and he’s joined today by The Local’s CEO and publisher James Savage, The Local Sweden’s editor Emma Löfgren, our Europe Editor Catherine Edwards and journalist Chiara Milford.
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Welcome to Sweden in Focus. A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best.
Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Launching June 12th.
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