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SWEDEN IN FOCUS

New work permit system, Macron’s Sweden visit and who are the Sami?

In this week's episode: tougher rules for Sweden citizenship, French President Emanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, new work permit system takes effect, and why Sweden needs to do more to promote understanding of indigenous Sami.

Published: 3 February 2024 08:09 CET
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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s Emma Löfgren and Becky Waterton, and we also have an interview with Charlotta Svonni, who conducts research on indigenous education at Umeå University.

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Citizenship

Politics

Work permits

Sami 

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How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden and how likely is a 4-day week?

Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, Sweden lowers interest rates, and Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory. For Membership+ subscribers: talk of a 4-day working week, why so many homes are coming up for sale, alleged Russian sabotage of rail routes and why the Malmbanan railway is so crucial for Sweden.

Published: 10 May 2024 13:25 CEST
How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden and how likely is a 4-day week?

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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. 

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

Eurovision

Money

Politics

Property

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