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 Aug 202522min
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 Aug 202527min
Cricket in Sweden: how can an immigrant-powered sport attract new players?
In this week’s episode we look at the past, present and future of cricket in Sweden.With interest soaring in Sweden in recent years, The Local’s James Savage attended an event recently introducing Swe...
20 Aug 202515min
Why is Sweden deporting young adult children of permanent residents?
In this week's episode we talk about the resurrection of Northvolt and what new ownership will mean for the bankrupt battery maker.We also ask if the government is likely to do anything to stop the tr...
16 Aug 202518min
Why Sweden’s right-wing parties are bickering over call to freeze trade with Israel
In this week's episode we talk about Sweden’s return to day-to-day life as the summer holidays wind down. In politics we discuss divisions on the right on how to deal with Israel, and we dig into reac...
9 Aug 202515min
Why are Sweden and Denmark going different ways on work permits
In this week's episode we bring in The Local's Denmark editor, Michael Barrett, to talk about why Denmark is liberating its work permit rules at the same time as Sweden is tightening up. And we assess...
2 Aug 202533min
Work permit salary thresholds: Does exempted job list mean anything?
This week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ subscribers features an interview with Hanna Geurtsen, the Migration Agency official responsible for overseeing a new list of jobs which co...
30 Jul 202518min
Why Swedes stay home in summer (and it's not for the rain)
In this week's episode we talk about 'cloudburst-like rain' and what to do if your house is flooded, we talk about why Swedes tend to stay home in the summer, and we talk about what it's like to have ...
26 Jul 202522min
