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.

Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock.

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Episoder(284)

Why immigrant tech workers are challenging Sweden on citizenship

Why immigrant tech workers are challenging Sweden on citizenship

In this week's episode we have an interview with an American tech worker who has launched an initiative urging the government to reconsider its plans to tighten citizenship requirements. Our panelists...

29 Mar 202530min

Why thousands of foreign workers risk expulsion from Sweden

Why thousands of foreign workers risk expulsion from Sweden

In this week's episode our panelists discuss two stories affecting work permit holders after parliament voted through a new law targeting former asylum seekers for expulsion from Sweden and Northvolt ...

22 Mar 202529min

Classified documents scandal gives Sweden's prime minister a huge headache

Classified documents scandal gives Sweden's prime minister a huge headache

In this week's episode we discuss: Northvolt’s bankruptcy, the criminal investigation into Sweden’s former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm, the latest on the defence situation for Sweden i...

15 Mar 202530min

Why are politicians fighting over Sweden's multiculturalism?

Why are politicians fighting over Sweden's multiculturalism?

In this week’s episode we discuss the latest Swedish reaction to dramatic changes in the European security landscape. What does Sweden’s defence industry look like, and does the country have enough tr...

8 Mar 202520min

Why is Sweden such a trusting society?

Why is Sweden such a trusting society?

In this week's episode we look at what makes Sweden such a trusting society.We also discuss Muharrem Demirok's decision to step down as Centre Party leader and what it means for the future of a party ...

1 Mar 202529min

How is Sweden reacting to Trump's seismic shift on European security?

How is Sweden reacting to Trump's seismic shift on European security?

In this week's episode we talk about how Sweden is reacting to the United States’ dramatic foreign policy pivot on Europe. What are Swedish politicians saying after US Vice President JD Vance kickstar...

22 Feb 202524min

Why post-Örebro gun control split the Sweden Democrats

Why post-Örebro gun control split the Sweden Democrats

In this week's episode: Reader reactions to Örebro mass murder, and why a gun law debate sparked fury among Sweden Democrats. For Membership+ subscribers: What would make the government rethink a plan...

15 Feb 202528min

What we know about Sweden's worst ever mass shooting 

What we know about Sweden's worst ever mass shooting 

We're releasing the podcast earlier than usual this week to bring you up to date information on this week's horrific shooting in Örebro that left eleven people dead. We also look at why Sweden’s gover...

6 Feb 202525min

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