LISTEN: Why Swedes take such long summer holidays (and why we all should)

In this week's episode: Russia threat, brighter economic outlook, Sweden's boardroom diversity failure, why Swedes take such long summer holidays, and how to enjoy the Swedish summer on a budget.

Published: 24 June 2023 08:31 CEST

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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange, James Savage, and Becky Waterton.

This week we discuss:

Russia threat

Russia could pose threat to Sweden ‘for decades’

Lack of diversity in business

How diverse is company leadership in Sweden?

Economy latest

Swedish economy expected to pick up again ‘late this year’

Summer holidays

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European elections

National Day (and a nod to Midsummer)

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Indians in Sweden

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