Three parties risk European elimination as Sweden goes to the polls
Striking nurses, European election preview, Sweden Democrats' anti-Arab trolling, how can Sweden get more inclusive? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Becky ...
8 Juni 202413min
Is Iran using Swedish gangs in its proxy war with Israel?
Iran accused of deploying Swedish gangs, Ebba Busch sparks anger over Islam remarks, how Sweden can make immigrants feel more welcome on National Day?Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular ...
1 Juni 202420min
How can Sweden get more immigrants in leadership roles?
This week in Sweden in Focus: Nurses plan to strike, Sweden Democrats vow to keep on trolling, and how can Sweden combat discrimination?Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local Sweden's editor Emma L...
25 Maj 202423min
INTERVIEW - Sweden's labour migration clampdown will harm green transition: Green Party leader
In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra: Green Party joint leader Daniel Helldén on criticism of government climate policy, the EU elections, immigration and online attacks from far-right troll accounts....
22 Maj 202439min
Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal grows and Taylor Swift hits Stockholm
This week: Fallout from Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal, how Stockholm has prepared for Taylor Swift, excerpts from interview with Green Party leader Daniel Helldén.Host Paul O’Mahony is joined ...
18 Maj 202424min
How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden, and how likely is a 4-day week?
In this week's episode: Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, how lower interest rates affect people in Sweden, and Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory. --Ge...
10 Maj 202415min
Why do we get a day off for Ascension and who's the new joint leader of Sweden's Green Party?
In this week's episode: Ascension Day holiday, Nazis storm political meeting in Stockholm, preview of interview with gardening expert John Taylor, and who is the Green Party's new joint leader? --Sign...
4 Maj 202412min
How can Sweden attract and retain skilled foreigners?
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27 Apr 202429min
