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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. Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast...
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Why does Ulf Kristersson want to put Sweden Democrats in charge of immigration? 11.04.2026 35:53
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...
Sweden's immigration overhaul 'erodes trust in government institutions' 08.04.2026 3:31
Our sponsor this week is Sveriges Ingenjörer (Engineers of Sweden) Sign up here for their live Q&A sessions on working in Sweden April 16th session May 12th session June 16th session Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sweden in Focus Extra is a podcast for The Local's Membership+ subscribers. Sign up to Membership+ now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode...
How serious is Sweden's democratic decline? 03.04.2026 30:03
Our sponsor this week is Sveriges Ingenjörer (Engineers of Sweden) Sign up here for their live Q&A sessions on working in Sweden April 16th session May 12th session June 16th session __ 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 We...
'We worry that migration rules are making Sweden more unattractive' 31.03.2026 4:38
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How to celebrate Easter in Sweden, and unions press government on immigration clampdown 28.03.2026 22:43
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. For Membership+ subscribers we discuss the government’s plan to eject foreigners from Sweden for ‘bristande vandel’ or poor conduct. Finally, we examine the 1,000-day backlog at the Swedish Migrati...
'Politicians knew teens would be kicked out – the surprise was the reaction' 25.03.2026 3:32
Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sweden in Focus Extra is a podcast for The Local's Membership+ subscribers. Sign up to Membership+ 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-i...
Crunch time for Sweden's new citizenship law 19.03.2026 23:19
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+ __ This week we ta...
Why the Liberals abandoned their opposition to Sweden Democrats in government 17.03.2026 3:50
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What does Sweden's deportation climbdown mean for immigrants? 14.03.2026 26:04
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+ __ This week we ta...
Stricter immigration 'will make Sweden less attractive' for game workers 11.03.2026 4:47
Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sweden in Focus Extra is a podcast for The Local's Membership+ subscribers. Sign up to Membership+ 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-i...
How is Sweden reacting to US and Israeli attacks on Iran? 07.03.2026 20:22
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+ __ This week...
'Sweden is setting itself up for a losing battle' on skilled immigration 04.03.2026 48:20
This week’s episode features an interview about the lack of transitional rules in Sweden’s proposed new citizenship law. The Local’s deputy editor Becky Waterton speaks to Patrick Gallen , a spokesperson for the grassroots organisation Fair Transition . Why is the group so adamant that Sweden should not move the goalposts for citizenship applicants who applied long before the Swedish governm...
Why a legal watchdog slammed Sweden's citizenship plan 28.02.2026 29:59
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+ This week we talk...
Sweden's teen deportations: 'It feels like they wanted him to turn 18 so they could reject him' 24.02.2026 3:29
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Deportation order for 8-month-old baby shocks Sweden 21.02.2026 16:07
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+ This week we talk...
Parents lash out at Sweden's 'absurd' teen deportations 17.02.2026 2:49
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Why high-skilled workers feel betrayed by Sweden 14.02.2026 18:13
This week we have a heavy focus on immigration after the government revealed the details of a proposed new law tightening up citizenship requirement which sparked anger among many readers of The Local, mainly because the new rules will even apply to people who have been waiting years for their applications to be processed. For Membership+ subscribers we also look at the latest on teen deportations...
The battle to end Sweden's teen deportations 10.02.2026 4:01
Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sweden in Focus Extra is a podcast for The Local's Membership+ subscribers. Sign up to Membership+ 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-i...
What's in the new immigration laws Sweden is rushing to pass? 07.02.2026 18:44
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+ __ In this week's...
Why revoking Swedish residency is 'obviously' illegal 04.02.2026 3:48
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How important is US trade and will Sweden join the euro? 31.01.2026 15:04
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+ __ In this week's...
'I'm in complete confusion': Indian entrepreneur faces threat of expulsion from Sweden 28.01.2026 3:20
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Will Sweden backtrack on worker deportations as media pressure mounts? 23.01.2026 23:13
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+ __ In this week's...
Swedish minister: 'EU needs to step up on defence' 21.01.2026 3:32
Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sweden in Focus Extra is a podcast for The Local's Membership+ subscribers. Sign up to Membership+ 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-i...
Why did Sweden greenlight so few new citizenships in 2025? 17.01.2026 26:02
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+ __ In this week's...
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