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Sweden in Focus

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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 Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators.

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Episodios
  • Why does Ulf Kristersson want to put Sweden Democrats in charge of immigration?

    Why does Ulf Kristersson want to put Sweden Democrats in charge of immigration?
    Apr 11 2026
    This week we ask whether the new deal between Ulf Kristersson and Jimmie Åkesson is a capitulation or a masterstroke by the prime minister. And what a Sweden Democrat migration minister might mean.We look at what it's really like inside one of Sweden’s deportation centres – and why being articulate might lead to you getting forced onto a deportation flight earlier than you’d like.And we examine how high-skilled workers are reacting to the newest migration laws.In exclusive material for Membership+ subscribers we discuss whether the Swedish culture of shielding kids from competition is progressive or constraining.Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Mandy Pipher and Richard Orange.__Our sponsor this week is Sveriges Ingenjörer (Engineers of Sweden) Sign up here for their live Q&A sessions on working in SwedenApril 16th sessionMay 12th sessionJune 16th session__Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:PoliticsSweden Democrats to be in charge of immigration in a future right-wing governmentDetained in SwedenTwo hours inside Sweden's controversial detention hub for to-be-deported migrantsSwedish police asked to speed up deportation of 'intelligent and articulate' software engineerImmigrationA ban on being Swedish? Minister rails against France's new snus banSwedish traditions'We can go elsewhere': Skilled workers question future in Sweden over citizenship reformsGet Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcastsSign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday.Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+For new members: Get Membership+ Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Sweden's immigration overhaul 'erodes trust in government institutions'

    Sweden's immigration overhaul 'erodes trust in government institutions'
    Apr 8 2026
    Our sponsor this week is Sveriges Ingenjörer (Engineers of Sweden)

    Sign up here for their live Q&A sessions on working in Sweden

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    • May 12th session
    • June 16th session

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    How are constant changes to Sweden’s immigration rules, most recently the citizenship rules, affecting tech workers?

    What does Sweden need to do to stay attractive to international talent?

    And how is the AI shift affecting workers at Spotify?

    In this week’s episode, The Local Sweden’s editor Emma Löfgren speaks with Péter Tóth, who is a data engineer and chairperson of Spotify Workers Unionen.

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    • Swedish union leaders warn 'haphazard' citizenship reforms could harm international reputation

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  • How serious is Sweden's democratic decline?

    How serious is Sweden's democratic decline?
    Apr 3 2026
    Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

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    This week we ask whether the campaign for transitional rules for citizenship applicants has a chance.

    And is Sweden really guilty of democratic backsliding, as a new report claims?

    Also, why is snus is causing ructions between Sweden and France?

    And anyone who has experienced the past few days will know, April in Sweden is notorious for its unreliable weather. So – for Membership+ subscribers – we put our panelists through their paces with a quiz about Swedish weather folklore.

    Host James Savage is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.

    Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:

    Citizenship
    • Swedish union leaders warn 'haphazard' citizenship reforms could harm international reputation
    • How can you show proof of Swedish and civics knowledge for citizenship?
    Politics
    • Five ways in which Sweden's government is eroding the rule of law
    Swedish traditions
    • A ban on being Swedish? Minister rails against France's new snus ban


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    30 m
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