How Sweden’s dramatic citizenship law deadline day unfolded

How Sweden’s dramatic citizenship law deadline day unfolded

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This week we spend most of the episode looking at Wednesday’s controversial vote in parliament to pass stricter citizenship laws.

We also talk about King Carl Gustaf’s 80th birthday celebrations, Sweden’s bonfire night and May Day celebrations.

Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.

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

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