Avsnitt

  • We start this week with news that broke just before we started recording the episode. The victims of two separate murders in the greater Stockholm region on Wednesday were revealed to be, in the first killing in Husby, an uncle of organised crime chief Rawa Majid and, in Södertälje, Salwan Momika, who was behind a quran-burning spree in 2023. Coming at the end of a record month for explosive attacks, how serious is the current crime wave and what's being done to stop it?

    We also look at why Sweden’s national security adviser finally resigned and what it means for the government, why a Swedish police tactical unit boarded a ship in the Baltic. And, taking a breaking from the news, we learn how to speak Swedish like a Scanian.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange. 

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

    CrimeQuran-burner Salwan Momika shot dead in StockholmSocial Democrats: Turn all of southern Stockholm into one big stop-and-search zoneSwedish police warn parents to keep eyes on kids after wave of violence
    PoliticsPolitics in Sweden: Why carelessness isn't the only issue with the PM's 'bästis'Military'I think it's the Russians': Swedish defence expert on cable sabotageLanguage17 dialect words you'll need to know to survive in southern Sweden

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • This week we talk about Donald Trump's return to the White House and how it’s going to impact Sweden, especially in the areas of trade and security. And could the Tesla strike become a flashpoint with Elon Musk now a part of the US administration? 

    One Swede who was in the United States recently is the deputy prime minster Ebba Busch. We discuss her recent visit to Las Vegas where she gave a rousing speech about Swedish innovation that sparked animated debate back home.

    We’ll also examine why the Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to sack his national security adviser, who also happens to be his close childhood friend. 

    For Membership+ subscribers we dig into comments we’ve received from readers about proposals to extend the waiting time for citizenship and we bring you the latest on the government’s plans to increase the salary requirement for work permit holders after the employment minister said he’d be open to backtracking.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and James Savage. 

    Sweden & the United StatesWhat does Donald Trump's return to the White House mean for Sweden?InnovationFrom 2023: Sweden ranked second most innovative country in the worldPoliticsSweden's national security adviser's slip-ups examined by prosecutorsGet Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Saknas det avsnitt?

    Klicka här för att uppdatera flödet manuellt.

  • Sweden's government promised a paradigm shift on immigration and this was a week in which they moved ahead with some cornerstone policies. 

    As we spoke about in last week's podcast, enhanced security checks are expected to slow down decisions on citizenship by a migration authority already struggling to manage a backlog of more that 80,000 applications. 


    The head of a government inquiry this week recommended a grace period for existing applicants as Sweden moves to extend residency requirements from five to eight years for citizenship. In this week's episode politicians remind us that they're not obliged to follow the inquiry's recommendations. 


    For Membership+ subscribers we discuss why dual citizenship on the agenda this week after a parliamentary committee recommended changing the constitution to enable the revocation of Swedish citizenship for serious crimes including espionage, terrorism and treason. But a disagreement between the government and the Social Democrats on which crimes should be covered suggests this is an issue we'll be hearing much more about in the run-up to the 2026 election. 


    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and James Savage. 


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

    New Swedish citizenship rulesSwedish government inquiry proposes increasing citizenship wait to eight yearsKEY POINTS: Sweden's plans for tougher citizenship rulesReaders' questions answered on Sweden's citizenship reformsHow do foreigners feel about extending Sweden's citizenship wait to eight years?Swedish migration minister won't rule out making new citizenship rules retroactive Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Migration minister on citizenship security checks, January's 'ox weeks', citizenship and immigration rule changes, Northvolt's battle for survival. For membership+ subscribers: why Sweden has a wolf hunt, and what readers say about receiving wrong information from the Migration Agency. 


    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren. 


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

    Swedish citizenshipLabour migrants 'should not be worried at all' about citizenship checks, says ministerLanguage & TraditionTjugonde Knut: Why Swedish Christmas lasts until January 13thSwedish word of the day: oxveckorna
    Sweden in 2025Seven things to look forward to in Sweden in 2025NorthvoltNorthvolt shareholders give company green light to continue operationsEnvironmentSweden to launch wolf cull amid conservation concernsMigration AgencyHow often does Sweden's Migration Agency give out false information?How does the Swedish Migration Agency check that its information is accurate?
    Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • This week we’re going to turn our attention to the year ahead with some soothsaying on what to expect in politics and the economy in 2025 and we’ll also hear some of The Local’s readers' predictions for the year ahead.  

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage. 

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

    ImmigrationHow new Swedish migration rules could affect foreign residents in 2025PoliticsPolitics in Sweden: Energy minister shrugs off heavy criticism of nuclear financing plansWhat's in the Social Democrats' plan to eradicate Sweden's 'vulnerable areas'?EconomyWhat's the outlook for the Swedish labour market in 2025?

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months

    __

    In this week's episode of Sweden in Focus we look back at the Swedish year in news. 

    As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the stories that shaped Sweden over the past year. Join us for an end-of-year quiz where we dive into the headlines and events that shaped the news agenda. 

    What do you remember about the extreme weather events that kickstarted 2024? Do you recall who won Olympic gold medals for Sweden? And can you believe that it was only this year that Sweden finally joined Nato? 

    Host Paul O’Mahony in Stockholm is joined this week from Malmö by The Local's Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren.

    Good luck! And here you can read more about each of the questions: 

    January February March April May June July August  September October November December 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months

    __

    In this week's episode: the best things about Christmas in Sweden, interview with the Greens' migration spokesperson on citizenship slowdown plans. 

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage. 

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

    ChristmasFACT CHECK: Did a Swedish company really tell staff not to say Merry Christmas?What you need to know about travelling in Sweden for Christmas 2024Sweden's beloved TV series that changes every yearCitizenshipSweden Democrat leader: 'People who are born here should be able to lose their citizenship'Lawyers and migration experts slam Swedish government's citizenship slowdown bidWhat's the current status of Sweden's planned migration laws?Work permitsHow new Swedish migration rules could affect foreign residents in 2025'A hodgepodge of bad measures': Swedish employers' group slams work permit changes

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months

    __

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren. 

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

    SyriaSweden puts Syrian asylum decisions on holdWhere did the most new Swedish citizens come from in 2024?LiteratureTen Swedish books to read this yearEXTERNAL LINK: New reading lists for Swedish preschools and schools (PDF) Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: Sweden’s Lucia tradition, who was Princess Birgitta, what we know about the government’s plan to stall citizenship grants.

    Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months

    __

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists James Savage and Richard Orange. 

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

    LuciaWhat you need to know about celebrating Lucia in SwedenRoyalIN PICS: Who was Princess Birgitta, King Carl XVI's outspoken elder sister?Swedish citizenshipSwedish government strikes deal to slow down Sweden citizenship awardsOPINION: Foreigners in Sweden deserve fair and transparent citizenship rulesSwedish citizenship slowdown 'very sketchy', says top Social DemocratGet Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: Swedish Advent traditions, ‘snitch law’ exemptions and a tricky Swedish language quiz. 

    Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months

    __

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. 

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

    PoliticsFormer parliamentary speaker Birgitta Dahl diesAdventSwedish word of the day: adventWhy do the Nordic countries light candles on each Sunday of Advent?MigrationSweden's government agrees to exempt schools, healthcare and social work from 'snitch law'LanguageThe seven stages of learning Swedish every foreigner goes throughGet Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Special offer for members of The LocalGet free 2-month upgrade to Membership+

    __

    In this week's episode: why Sweden's deputy PM wants to restrict immigrants’ voting rights, how to get your body and mind ready for the winter, why a Swedish ad featuring the English c-word went viral last week.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and James Savage. 

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

    Immigration Sweden's deputy PM proposes cutting non-citizens' voting rightsSweden Democrats call for ban on new citizenships until tougher rules are in placeWinterHow to prepare for a snowstorm in Sweden How a year on my allotment taught me to appreciate the Swedish seasons LanguageStockholm Metro ad blasted over 'shocking' use of English c-word 

    __

    Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months

    __

    In this week's episode: will immigrants become cultural canon fodder? How Swedish politicians have reacted to Donald Trump’s victory, what's happening with the Tesla strike?

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local Sweden editor Emma Löfren and Nordic editor Richard Orange. 

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

    CultureIs the ‘arm’s length’ principle for the arts in Sweden at risk of amputation?LISTEN: Sweden's cultural canon plan and what it means for foreignersUS election Politics in Sweden: How Trump's victory let Sweden's PM show off his gravitas Tesla strikeSwedish union boss: 'Culture clash' behind strikes against Tesla Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike breakers Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months

    __

    In this week's episode: We chat to Americans about the US election result and how it will affect Sweden, Riksbank slashes key interest rate, reactions to the guilty verdict delivered to the far-right leader Rasmus Paludan for hate speech.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local Sweden editor Emma Löfren and publisher James Savage. 

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

    US ElectionAmericans in Sweden mourn Democrat defeat at election vigils'I miss being with other Americans who feel the stakes as deeply as I do'Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulates Trump on election winEconomySweden's Riksbank slashes rates with first 'double cut' in a decade IN FIGURES: How could lower interest rates affect your Swedish mortgage? CrimeSwedish court jails Danish extremist Rasmus Paludan for hate crimes Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription.

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: How gang crime is top of the agenda for Nordic leaders, why a politician wants to make recognizing Israel a condition of citizenship, the controversial past of India’s new ambassador, and which of Swedish universities are really world class.


    Host James Savage is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. 


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

    Nordic Council of Ministers

    Nordic countries vow joint crackdown on gangs and migration

    Israel and citizenship

    New Swedish citizens should have to recognise Israel, MEP demands

    Indian ambassador

    India's new ambassador to Sweden tainted by maid abuse scandal

    Sweden's best universities

    RANKED: The best universities in Scandinavia for 2025

    Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: Halloween preparations, why Sweden is seeing fewer work permit applications, how a new fiscal policy framework has divided Sweden's left-wing parties.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. 

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

    Swedish traditionsHalloween vs All Saints Day: How to celebrate in SwedenThe best places to celebrate Halloween in Sweden this yearWork permitsSwedish Migration Agency: We underestimated effect of work permit salary threshold EconomyEXPLAINED: How significant is it that Sweden is changing its fiscal target? Politics in Sweden: Have the Social Democrats just lost themselves the next election? Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: Signs you live in Sweden, Rasmus Paludan on trial over anti-Muslim slurs, how celebrating your home culture can connect you to Sweden.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and James Savage, and we also hear from India Unlimited founder Sanjoo Malhotra about expressions of Indian culture in Sweden. 

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

    Swedish traditionsTell us you live in Sweden without telling us you live in SwedenDiscriminationDanish-Swedish extremist Rasmus Paludan charged with hate crimes CultureHow celebrating your home culture can make you feel more connected to Sweden  Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page on The Local to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: Rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, journalists slammed for prostitution tips, and how damaging are the Sweden Democrats' biker gang links?

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Emma Löfgren and James Savage, as well as guest Jonathan Leman from anti-racism foundation Expo. 

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

    DiscriminationNew report reveals sharp rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes in SwedenPoliticsWhy was there a gang leader at Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson's wedding? Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: Stockholm governor fired over recruitment nepotism, how cinnamon became Swedes' spice of choice, and why a begging ban feels like a throwback. 

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. The episode also features an interview with food historian Daniel Serra.  

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

    Anna Kinberg BatraHow a Swedish nepotism scandal highlights poor recruitment practicesFoodWhen did Swedes get so crazy about cinnamon? What does the Swedish food agency think we should be eating more or less of? Politics in SwedenSweden's government enters trickier territory with begging ban Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: how Northvolt's crisis is hitting foreign workers and how recruiters can get better at gauging Swedish language skills. 

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Emma Löfgren and James Savage. The episode also features interviews with Helene Robson from Engineers of Sweden and Pernilla Johansson from the Language Council of Sweden. 

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

    NorthvoltNorthvolt to slash almost a quarter of its workforceOPINION: Sweden needs to reconsider 'three-month deadline' for laid-off non-EU workersFive things you need to do right away if you're getting laid off in SwedenLanguageIs it ok to speak English? How to shine at your Swedish job interviewGet Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this week's episode: how the new budget affects foreigners, favourite Swedish expressions, and a Social Democrat lottery scandal. 

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. 

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

    MoneyHow will Sweden's new budget affect foreign residents?LanguageSeven Swedish expressions which will make you sound like a localSwedish word of the day: tjafsPoliticsWhy a lottery scandal could change the funding balance in Swedish politics Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts

    Sign 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+ 

    Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.

    Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. 

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.