What were the stories that defined Sweden in 2023?
Sweden in Focus30 Des 2023

What were the stories that defined Sweden in 2023?

This week we look back at the biggest news stories in Sweden in 2023, from quran burnings and a heightened terror threat to Nato wrangling, the King's jubilee, and new income requirements for work permit holders.

Host Paul O’Mahony is joined for the review of the year by all our regular panelists: James Savage, Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren.

Here are links to some of the stories we discuss:

PoliticsNatoTerror threatGang violence Salary thresholdKing's jubilee


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Crunch time for Sweden's new citizenship law

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Why the Liberals abandoned their opposition to Sweden Democrats in government

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?

What does Sweden's deportation climbdown mean for immigrants?

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Stricter immigration 'will make Sweden less attractive' for game workers

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?

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

'Sweden is setting itself up for a losing battle' on skilled immigration

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4 Mar 48min

Why a legal watchdog slammed Sweden's citizenship plan

Why a legal watchdog slammed Sweden's citizenship plan

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28 Feb 29min

Sweden's teen deportations: 'It feels like they wanted him to turn 18 so they could reject him'

Sweden's teen deportations: 'It feels like they wanted him to turn 18 so they could reject him'

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24 Feb 3min

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