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“That's taxpayer’s money that is going to support research and development and pilot projects to develop a food system that is based on environmental destruction and greed and disregard for animals, fish, and any of the other marine mammals that might be around it.” - Andrianna Natsoulas Andrianna Natsoulas is the campaign director for Don't Cage Our Oceans, an organization that exists to keep our oceans free from industrial fish farms. Offshore finfish farming is the mass cultivation of finfish in marine waters, in underwater or floating net pens, pods, and cages. Offshore finfish farms are factory farms that harm public health, the environment, and local communities and economies that rely on the ocean and its resources. Don’t Cage Our Oceans are a coalition of diverse organizations working together to stop the development of offshore finfish farming in the United States through federal law, policies, and coalition building. And, although it is not yet happening, right now the US Administration and Congress are promoting this kind of farming, which would be nothing short of disastrous for the oceans, the planet and the people and animals who live here. dontcageouroceans.org…

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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 Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators.

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Why is Sweden such a trusting society? 29:57

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In this week's episode we look at what makes Sweden such a trusting society. We also discuss Muharrem Demirok's decision to step down as Centre Party leader and what it means for the future of a party that's currently siding with the left but has previously allied itself with the right. And why has a supreme court ruling on European data protection drawn howls of protest from Swedish publishers? Host Richard Orange is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and James Savage. Sweden Explained 'Sweden has changed fundamentally but the level of trust is the same' Which companies do Swedes trust the most? Politics Swedish Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok to step down Could a new Centre Party leader determine Sweden's next PM? 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.…

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How is Sweden reacting to Trump's seismic shift on European security? 24:06

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In this week's episode we talk about how Sweden is reacting to the United States’ dramatic foreign policy pivot on Europe. What are Swedish politicians saying after US Vice President JD Vance kickstarted a week of new lows in US-Europe relations? We also look at the planned closure of an international upper-level high school in Stockholm and speak to Abdirahim Mohammed , the student who launched a petition calling for action to save the school . Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Politics 'Ice in the stomach': Swedish politicians react to Trump's new world order Will Europe match words with actions after being sidelined by Trump? Swedish word of the day: is i magen Schools IES to close Stockholm flagship school leaving 159 students stranded What's it like to work as a foreign teacher at Swedish free school chain IES? 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.…

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Why post-Örebro gun control split the Sweden Democrats 28:20

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In this week's episode: Reader reactions to Örebro mass murder, and why a gun law debate sparked fury among Sweden Democrats. For Membership+ subscribers: What would make the government rethink a plan to apply citizenship law changes retroactively to current applicants? And why the King revealed the wrong name for a new Swedish princess. 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: Crime OPINION: It's down to Sweden's lawmakers to help immigrants feel less vulnerable FULL LIST: What we know of the ten victims of the Örebro campus attack Did the prime minister find his inner statesman? Sweden to allow schoolbag searches after mass shooting Politics Top Sweden Democrat steps down after party pushes ahead with AR-15 ban Sweden to limit access to semi-automatic weapons after mass shooting 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+ Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What we know about Sweden's worst ever mass shooting 25:08

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We're releasing the podcast earlier than usual this week to bring you up to date information on this week's horrific shooting in Örebro that left eleven people dead. We also look at why Sweden’s government wants to make the new citizenship rules retroactive and how applicants are reacting. In the longer version for Membership+ subscribers we give you the lowdown on sportlov, the annual Swedish school break that sees families leave the cities en masse for the northern slopes and, finally, we dig into why the government is planning to give foreign experts bigger tax cuts. 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: Crime 'Multiple nationalities' among victims in Swedish mass shooting: police What we know so far about the Örebro campus attack Politics Swedish government to make new citizenship rules retroactive UPDATED: Readers' questions answered on Sweden's citizenship reforms 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.…

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How to speak Scanian like a southern Swede 21:30

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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: Crime Quran-burner Salwan Momika shot dead in Stockholm Social Democrats: Turn all of southern Stockholm into one big stop-and-search zone Swedish police warn parents to keep eyes on kids after wave of violence Politics Politics 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 sabotage Language 17 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.…

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Is your Swedish good enough for university? – Quiz 1 18:18

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This week we’re going to test our panelists’ Swedish language knowledge by throwing a few questions at them from the vocabulary section of Högskoleprovet, the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test that students can take as an entrance exam for Swedish universities. The questions in this episode are taken from a test that university applicants took in autumn 2015. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by Becky Waterton and James Savage . READ ALSO: SWEDISH TEST: Can you pass the vocab part of Sweden's version of the SAT? What you need to know about applying to university in Sweden The seven stages of learning Swedish every foreigner goes through Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sign up for 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-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.…

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What makes Sweden one of the world's most innovative countries? 30:05

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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 States What does Donald Trump's return to the White House mean for Sweden? Innovation From 2023: Sweden ranked second most innovative country in the world Politics Sweden's national security adviser's slip-ups examined by prosecutors 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.…

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Will Sweden's new citizenship rules put foreign workers off? 35:26

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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 rules Swedish government inquiry proposes increasing citizenship wait to eight years KEY POINTS: Sweden's plans for tougher citizenship rules Readers' questions answered on Sweden's citizenship reforms How 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.…

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Buckle up for more Swedish immigration curbs in 2025 14:55

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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 citizenship Labour migrants 'should not be worried at all' about citizenship checks, says minister Language & Tradition Tjugonde Knut: Why Swedish Christmas lasts until January 13th Swedish word of the day: oxveckorna Sweden in 2025 Seven things to look forward to in Sweden in 2025 Northvolt Northvolt shareholders give company green light to continue operations Environment Sweden to launch wolf cull amid conservation concerns Migration Agency How 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.…

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Sweden in 2025: From reader predictions to new immigration rules 21:41

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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: Immigration How new Swedish migration rules could affect foreign residents in 2025 Politics Politics in Sweden: Energy minister shrugs off heavy criticism of nuclear financing plans What's in the Social Democrats' plan to eradicate Sweden's 'vulnerable areas'? Economy What'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.…

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Sweden in Focus end of year quiz 2024 18:00

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Special offer for members Get 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.…

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'It's not Christmas in Sweden without a culture war' 29:11

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Special offer for members Get 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: Christmas FACT CHECK: Did a Swedish company really tell staff not to say Merry Christmas? What you need to know about travelling in Sweden for Christmas 2024 Sweden's beloved TV series that changes every year Citizenship Sweden Democrat leader: 'People who are born here should be able to lose their citizenship' Lawyers and migration experts slam Swedish government's citizenship slowdown bid What's the current status of Sweden's planned migration laws? Work permits How 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.…

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What do Syrians in Sweden think of calls for them to 'go home'? 23:05

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Special offer for members Get 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: Syria Sweden puts Syrian asylum decisions on hold Where did the most new Swedish citizens come from in 2024? Literature Ten Swedish books to read this year EXTERNAL 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.…

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What we know so far about Sweden’s plan for fewer new citizens 23:30

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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 members Get 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: Lucia What you need to know about celebrating Lucia in Sweden Royal IN PICS: Who was Princess Birgitta, King Carl XVI's outspoken elder sister? Swedish citizenship Swedish government strikes deal to slow down Sweden citizenship awards OPINION: Foreigners in Sweden deserve fair and transparent citizenship rules Swedish citizenship slowdown 'very sketchy', says top Social Democrat 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.…

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All you need to know about Sweden's planned new 'snitch law' 23:15

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In this week's episode: Swedish Advent traditions, ‘snitch law’ exemptions and a tricky Swedish language quiz. Special offer for members Get 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: Politics Former parliamentary speaker Birgitta Dahl dies Advent Swedish word of the day: advent Why do the Nordic countries light candles on each Sunday of Advent? Migration Sweden's government agrees to exempt schools, healthcare and social work from 'snitch law' Language The seven stages of learning Swedish every foreigner goes through 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.…

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