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.

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Episoder(266)

How serious is Sweden's democratic decline?

How serious is Sweden's democratic decline?

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3 Apr 30min

'We worry that migration rules are making Sweden more unattractive'

'We worry that migration rules are making Sweden more unattractive'

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31 Mar 4min

How to celebrate Easter in Sweden, and unions press government on immigration clampdown

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'

'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

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

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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14 Mar 26min

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

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