How to celebrate Easter in Sweden, and unions press government on immigration clampdown
This week we talk about why some Swedish trade unions are pushing back against Sweden’s stricter immigration laws.Also, with Easter around the corner we look at how the holiday is celebrated in Sweden...
28 Mar 22min
'Politicians knew teens would be kicked out – the surprise was the reaction'
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25 Mar 3min
Crunch time for Sweden's new citizenship law
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19 Mar 23min
Why the Liberals abandoned their opposition to Sweden Democrats in government
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17 Mar 3min
What does Sweden's deportation climbdown mean for immigrants?
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14 Mar 26min
Stricter immigration 'will make Sweden less attractive' for game workers
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11 Mar 4min
How is Sweden reacting to US and Israeli attacks on Iran?
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7 Mar 20min
'Sweden is setting itself up for a losing battle' on skilled immigration
This week’s episode features an interview about the lack of transitional rules in Sweden’s proposed new citizenship law.The Local’s deputy editor Becky Waterton speaks to Patrick Gallen, a spokesperso...
4 Mar 48min
