Sweden in Focus

Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.

In each episode presenter James Savage chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Mandy Pipher. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators.

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Are anti-immigrant attacks in Sweden getting the coverage they deserve?

Are anti-immigrant attacks in Sweden getting the coverage they deserve?

In this week's episode we talk about anti-immigrant attacks in Stockholm and why a government minister won’t answer questions in parliament on how much he knew about his son’s involvement, until recen...

20 Syys 202520min

'I've never even jaywalked in Sweden'

'I've never even jaywalked in Sweden'

In this clip from Sweden in Focus Extra, The Local's Richard Orange talks to Masoud Jamshidian, a solutions architect from Iran who is facing deportation from Sweden as a result of an insurance error ...

17 Syys 20256min

What's in Sweden's 'absolutely shameless' new budget?

What's in Sweden's 'absolutely shameless' new budget?

In this week's episode we talk about Sweden’s expansive new budget and how it’s likely to affect our pockets – and next year’s election.We'll also help hone your Swedish language skills as we explain ...

13 Syys 202514min

'We have let the Sweden Democrats become our voice on immigration'

'We have let the Sweden Democrats become our voice on immigration'

In this clip from Sweden in Focus Extra, The Local's Richard Orange catches up with Douglas Thor, the head of the Moderate party’s youth wing, to talk about his ideas for combating teen deportations.A...

10 Syys 20257min

Is Sweden's new cultural canon helpful for immigrants?

Is Sweden's new cultural canon helpful for immigrants?

In this week's episode, panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange tell us how they've recently embellished their Swedish credentials through woodland activities and crayfish parties. In news, we loo...

6 Syys 202534min

Moving to Sweden: 'The help I got from Dalarna was mind-blowing'

Moving to Sweden: 'The help I got from Dalarna was mind-blowing'

In this clip from Sweden in Focus Extra, host Paul O'Mahony chats with Iain Forbes, a medical professional from the UK who moved to Falun shortly after the 2016 Brexit vote.In the interview Forbes spe...

3 Syys 20254min

Why Swedish universities are refusing to design citizenship tests

Why Swedish universities are refusing to design citizenship tests

In this week's episode we talk about the government’s plans for citizenship tests and why universities want nothing to do with creating them. And when does autumn start in Sweden? Have we given up on ...

30 Elo 202522min

So you moved to Sweden. Are you an immigrant, a foreigner or an expat?

So you moved to Sweden. Are you an immigrant, a foreigner or an expat?

In this week's episode we talk about the latest from the trial of Sweden’s former national security chief, Henrik Landerholm, over the negligent handling of classified documents.We also discuss the la...

23 Elo 202527min

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