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(283)

'Sweden's next migration minister will have a big cleaning job to do'

'Sweden's next migration minister will have a big cleaning job to do'

A month ago the parties on the left were poised to win a vote on transitional rules for citizenship in the Riskdag after two independents MPs sided with the opposition. But the Sweden Democrats swung ...

1 Jun 4min

What happens if Sweden Democrats get top jobs in next government?

What happens if Sweden Democrats get top jobs in next government?

This week we are delving into the sort of jobs the Sweden Democrats could get if they join the government after the election.With new rules for work permits coming in next week, we look at an unexpect...

29 Mai 43min

'Devastated' – Swedish citizenship hopefuls fear for the future as deadline looms

'Devastated' – Swedish citizenship hopefuls fear for the future as deadline looms

With just two weeks left until Sweden introduces a new citizenship law, how are applicants who are stuck in the queue feeling about their chances of becoming Swedish?And what do they have to say about...

26 Mai 26min

How relaxed alcohol laws could spice up Sweden's nightlife

How relaxed alcohol laws could spice up Sweden's nightlife

This week we ask whether moves to stop teen deportations could help those young people who have already left, as well as discussing all the latest on the citizenship voting scandal. We also look at wh...

22 Mai 33min

'A mistake to commit to a government with Sweden Democrats'

'A mistake to commit to a government with Sweden Democrats'

The repercussions of the Sweden Democrats' decision to defy Swedish parliamentary convention to get new citizenship rules passed without transitional rules are continuing to be felt.But what are the l...

19 Mai 3min

Why 1,800 lawyers warn rule of law is under threat in Sweden

Why 1,800 lawyers warn rule of law is under threat in Sweden

This week we discuss the talk about whether the rule of law is threatened in Sweden, as many lawyers are now arguing. We also ask why things got heated in the Riksdag this week.Why are some museums sa...

14 Mai 40min

'All applications in Sweden's citizenship queue will be assessed according to the new rules'

'All applications in Sweden's citizenship queue will be assessed according to the new rules'

Sweden is introducing a stricter new citizenship law from June 6th. But there will be no transitional provisions for the 100,000 people waiting in the citizenship queue.That’s unless opposition politi...

12 Mai 3min

Week of chaos in Swedish politics after citizenship vote scandal

Week of chaos in Swedish politics after citizenship vote scandal

This week we discuss the aftershock from last week’s parliamentary vote on stricter citizenship rules.We’ve got an interview with Åsa Holmes from the Migration Agency on how the new rules will be appl...

8 Mai 19min

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