Why Tesla and striking Swedish unions are still deadlocked one year on

<h2>Special offer for members</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=podcast-trial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ free for two months</strong></a></li></ul>__</p>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?</p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local Sweden editor <strong>Emma Löfren</strong> and Nordic editor <strong>Richard Orange. </strong></p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Culture</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20221216/is-the-arms-length-principle-for-the-arts-in-sweden-at-risk-of-amputation?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Is the ‘arm’s length’ principle for the arts in Sweden at risk of amputation?</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20221210/listen-swedens-cultural-canon-plan-and-what-it-means-for-foreigners?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LISTEN: Sweden's cultural canon plan and what it means for foreigners</strong></a></li></ul><h2>US election </h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241112/politics-in-sweden-how-trumps-victory-let-swedens-pm-show-off-his-gravitas?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Politics in Sweden: How Trump's victory let Sweden's PM show off his gravitas</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Tesla strike</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20231201/swedish-union-boss-culture-clash-behind-strikes-against-tesla?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Swedish union boss: 'Culture clash' behind strikes against Tesla</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240507/swedish-union-slams-tesla-for-bringing-in-foreign-strike-breakers?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike breakers</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:18:31

What does a Trump victory mean for Americans in Sweden (and everyone else)?

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.</p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local Sweden editor <strong>Emma Löfren</strong> and publisher <strong>James Savage. </strong></p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>US Election</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241106/americans-in-sweden-mourn-likely-democrat-defeat-at-election-vigils?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Americans in Sweden mourn Democrat defeat at election vigils</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241106/americans-in-sweden-i-miss-being-with-other-americans-who-feel-the-stakes-as-deeply-as-i-do?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>'I miss being with other Americans who feel the stakes as deeply as I do'</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241106/swedish-prime-minister-ulf-kristersson-congratulates-trump-on-election-win?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulates Trump on election win</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Economy</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241107/swedens-riksbank-slashes-rates-with-first-double-cut-in-a-decade?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sweden's Riksbank slashes rates with first 'double cut' in a decade</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240116/in-figures-how-could-lower-interest-rates-affect-your-swedish-mortgage?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>IN FIGURES: How could lower interest rates affect your Swedish mortgage?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Crime</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241105/swedish-court-jails-danish-extremist-rasmus-paludan-for-hate-crimes?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Swedish court jails Danish extremist Rasmus Paludan for hate crimes</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><br /></p><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription.</p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:22:56

Could backing Israel seriously become a condition for Swedish citizenship?

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.</p><br />Host <strong>James Savage</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Becky Waterton</strong> and <strong>Richard Orange. </strong></p><br />Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><br /></p><h2>Nordic Council of Ministers</h2><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241029/nordic-countries-vow-joint-crackdown-on-gangs-and-migration ?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nordic countries vow joint crackdown on gangs and migration</a></p><h2>Israel and citizenship</h2><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241028/new-swedish-citizens-should-have-to-recognise-israel-mep-demands ?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Swedish citizens should have to recognise Israel, MEP demands</a></p><h2>Indian ambassador</h2><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241025/indias-new-ambassador-to-sweden-accused-of-slavery-and ?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">India's new ambassador to Sweden tainted by maid abuse scandal</a></p><h2>Sweden's best universities</h2><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241028/ranked-the-best-universities-in-scandinavia-for-2025 ?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RANKED: The best universities in Scandinavia for 2025</a></p><br /></p><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:19:34

Why Sweden's tax-and-spend makeover has split the political left

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. </p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Becky Waterton</strong> and <strong>Richard Orange. </strong></p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Swedish traditions</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20141030/halloween-vs-all-saints-day-how-to-celebrate-in-sweden?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Halloween vs All Saints Day: How to celebrate in Sweden</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241004/the-best-places-to-celebrate-halloween-in-sweden-this-year?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The best places to celebrate Halloween in Sweden this year</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Work permits</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241021/swedish-migration-agency-effect-of-salary-threshold-on-work-permit-applications-underestimated?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Swedish Migration Agency: We underestimated effect of work permit salary threshold</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Economy</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241017/explained-why-does-it-matter-that-sweden-is-changing-its-fiscal-target?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>EXPLAINED: How significant is it that Sweden is changing its fiscal target?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241021/politics-in-sweden-have-the-social-democrats-just-lost-themselves-the-next-election?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Politics in Sweden: Have the Social Democrats just lost themselves the next election?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:20:43

What are the sure signs you definitely live in Sweden?

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. </p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Becky Waterton</strong> and <strong>James Savage, </strong>and we also hear from India Unlimited founder<strong> Sanjoo Malhotra </strong>about expressions of Indian culture in Sweden. </p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Swedish traditions</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241015/tell-us-you-live-in-sweden-without-telling-us-you-live-in-sweden?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tell us you live in Sweden without telling us you live in Sweden</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Discrimination</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240807/danish-swedish-extremist-rasmus-paludan-charged-with-hate-crimes?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Danish-Swedish extremist Rasmus Paludan charged with hate crimes</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Culture</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241014/how-celebrating-your-home-culture-can-make-you-feel-more-connected-to-sweden?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>How celebrating your home culture can make you feel more connected to Sweden</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2> Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>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. </p><br /></p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:15:25

Are Jimmie Åkesson’s gang leader links damaging for the Sweden Democrats?

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? </p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Emma Löfgren</strong> and <strong>James Savage</strong>, as well as guest <strong>Jonathan Leman</strong> from anti-racism foundation Expo<strong>. </strong></p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Discrimination</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240502/new-report-reveals-sharp-rise-in-anti-semitic-hate-crimes-in-sweden?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>New report reveals sharp rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes in Sweden</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Politics</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241010/why-was-there-a-gang-leader-at-sweden-democrat-leader-jimmie-akessons-wedding?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Why was there a gang leader at Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson's wedding?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p><br /></p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:28:31

Why Sweden's begging ban debate feels a decade out of date

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. </p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Becky Waterton </strong>and<strong> Richard Orange. </strong>The episode also features an interview with food historian <strong>Daniel Serra</strong>.  </p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Anna Kinberg Batra</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240420/how-a-swedish-nepotism-scandal-highlights-poor-recruitment-practices?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>How a Swedish nepotism scandal highlights poor recruitment practices</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Food</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240930/when-did-swedes-get-so-crazy-about-cinnamon?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>When did Swedes get so crazy about cinnamon?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240930/what-does-the-swedish-food-agency-think-we-should-be-eating-more-or-less-of?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What does the Swedish food agency think we should be eating more or less of?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Politics in Sweden</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20241001/politics-in-sweden-swedens-government-enters-trickier-territory-with-begging-ban?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sweden's government enters trickier territory with begging ban</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:32:25

Why Sweden risks blowback from 3-month limit for jobseekers

In this week's episode: how Northvolt's crisis is hitting foreign workers and how recruiters can get better at gauging Swedish language skills. </p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Emma Löfgren </strong>and<strong> James Savage. </strong>The episode also features interviews with <strong>Helene Robson</strong> from Engineers of Sweden and <strong>Pernilla Johansson</strong> from the Language Council of Sweden. </p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Northvolt</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240923/northvolt-to-slash-almost-a-quarter-of-its-workforce?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Northvolt to slash almost a quarter of its workforce</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240924/its-time-for-sweden-to-reconsider-three-month-deadline-for-laid-off-non-eu-workers?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OPINION: Sweden needs to reconsider 'three-month deadline' for laid-off non-EU workers</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240813/five-things-you-need-to-do-right-away-if-youre-getting-laid-off-in-sweden?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Five things you need to do right away if you're getting laid off in Sweden</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Language</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20180131/how-to-impress-at-a-swedish-job-interview?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Is it ok to speak English? How to shine at your Swedish job interview</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:25:42

What are Sweden's budget priorities for immigrants?

In this week's episode: how the new budget affects foreigners, favourite Swedish expressions, and a Social Democrat lottery scandal. </p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Becky Waterton </strong>and<strong> Richard Orange. </strong></p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Money</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240917/how-will-swedens-new-budget-affect-foreign-residents?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>How will Sweden's new budget affect foreign residents?</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Language</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240918/seven-swedish-expressions-which-will-make-you-sound-like-a-local?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Seven Swedish expressions which will make you sound like a local</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240523/swedish-word-of-the-day-tjafs?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Swedish word of the day: tjafs</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Politics</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240916/why-a-lottery-scandal-could-change-the-funding-balance-in-swedish-politics?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Why a lottery scandal could change the funding balance in Swedish politics</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:24:27

What words from other Nordic languages do all Swedes know?

<br /></p>In this week's episode: Nordic cross-border lingo, who's who in Sweden's cabinet reshuffle, drone alerts at Arlanda Airport, what next for Northvolt after cuts? </p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined this week by The Local's <strong>Becky Waterton </strong>and<strong> Emma Löfgren. </strong></p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Language</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240320/opinion-swedes-its-time-to-embrace-language-barriers-not-avoid-them?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OPINION: Swedes, it's time to embrace language barriers, not avoid them</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Politics</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240910/swedish-pm-announces-new-foreign-migration-and-eu-ministers-in-reshuffle?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Swedish PM announces new foreign, migration and EU ministers in reshuffle</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240911/who-is-johan-forssell-swedens-new-migration-minister?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Who is Johan Forssell, Sweden's new migration minister?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Travel news</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240909/what-do-we-know-about-the-drone-incident-at-swedens-arlanda-airport?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What do we know about the suspected drone sightings at Sweden's Arlanda Airport?</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Business</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240909/northvolt-warns-of-layoffs-in-bid-to-cut-costs?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Northvolt warns of layoffs in bid to cut costs</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2>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.</p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+ </strong></a></li></ul>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href="https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help centre</a>.</p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. </p> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p> <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:20:39