Why Sweden's Moderates are sending mixed messages on work permit immigration
Sweden in Focus20 Joulu 2025

Why Sweden's Moderates are sending mixed messages on work permit immigration

In this week's episode we talk about Christmas and how to celebrate like a Swede.

We also discuss why prominent Moderate Party politicians are arguing amongst themselves about the merits of government policies that are forcing immigrants with jobs to leave the country.

For Membership+ subscribers we look at the economic forecast for Sweden in 2026, which will also be a useful barometer to gauge the government’s chances of securing reelection.

Finally we explain why a court has called off this year’s controversial wolf hunt and why a prominent commentator is linking anti-wolf sentiment to right-wing extremism.

Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. The episode also features an excerpt from an interview with Moderate Party youth leader Douglas Thor.

Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:

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