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More Swedes in favour of joining Nato: poll

Politics: 16 May 13
The number of Swedes who support joining Nato has gone up by 9 percentage points since 2011, a new opinion poll has revealed. READ »

'Not all discrimination in Sweden is racism'

Analysis & Opinion: 14 May 13
Media and politicians in Sweden need to do a better job explaining that not all discrimination is based on racism. There are ways people can overcome it to climb the social ladder, argues liberal commentator Nima Sanandaji. READ »

Bildt disarms nuke critics in shock radio show call

Politics: 6 May 13
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt surprised listeners on Monday by spontaneously calling in to a radio talk show to answer criticism about Sweden's nuclear anti-proliferation policy. READ »

Government locks horns with opposition over jobs

Business & Money: 6 May 13
Swedish political party leaders clashed on primetime TV on Sunday night, with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and opposition leader Stefan Löfven butting heads over labour policy. READ »

Sweden 'far behind' on counter-terrorism

National: 4 May 13
Swedish Muslims fighting in Syria and other conflict zones could return home to carry out terror attacks and Sweden has a lot to learn from other EU countries when it comes to preventing Islamist terrorism, a new report claims. READ »

Vouchers 'widen quality gap' in Sweden's schools

Education: 3 May 13
The introduction of school vouchers in Sweden, allowing pupils to shop around for their school, could explain the widening gap in quality between different schools, a new report has claimed. READ »

Sweden's H&M to open 50 new stores in India

Business & Money: 29 Apr 13
Swedish clothing chain H&M plans to open 50 stores in India in the hopes of tapping into the country's growing middle-class market. READ »

'Let's tell the truth about women's progress'

Analysis & Opinion: 29 Apr 13
Political leaders in Sweden and elsewhere could do themselves and women a favour by sticking to the facts when beating the drum for gender equality, argues liberal commentator Nima Sanandaji. READ »

Sweden Democrats fall in new voter poll

Politics: 28 Apr 13
The Sweden Democrats have lost a third of their support since a record high in December, according to a new voter poll published on Sunday. READ »

Sweden won't demand Russia fly-by explanation

Politics: 22 Apr 13
The revelation that Nato stepped in instead of the Swedish military during a recent Russian fly-by has Swedish political commentators seething, while the defence minister has admitted a shift in Russia's military behaviour. READ »

Swedish firm lights up US marijuana market

Society: 19 Apr 13
A Swedish fluorescent lamps firm is tapping into the booming market for medicinal marijuana in the US, evoking negative reactions from some experts who warn that young people may be at risk. READ »

'I love it when Swedish stereotypes fall apart'

Lifestyle: 18 Apr 13
With the sun finally showing its face in the far north of Sweden, ex-Londoner Paul Connolly debunks some of the common stereotypes about his corner of the country, and explains how some recent good news may help break the social barrier. READ »

What India can teach Sweden about healthcare

Analysis & Opinion: 16 Apr 13
As debate rages in Sweden about the role of private firms in the country's publicly-financed healthcare system, liberal commentator Nima Sanandaji suggests Swedes may find a solution inspired by an innovative heart surgeon from India. READ »

Red-Greens claim majority in new voter poll

Politics: 14 Apr 13
The opposition Social Democrats, Left Party and Green Party would claim 50.3 percent of the vote if an election were to be held today, according to a new voter poll. READ »

'Let's solve integration, not fight about racism'

Analysis & Opinion: 9 Apr 13
The Swedish integration debate should focus on the difficult trade-offs needed in a country that is not optimal for immigration, rather than getting bogged down in the semantics of racism, argues Andreas Johansson Heinö. READ »

Sweden reacts to Thatcher's death

Analysis & Opinion: 8 Apr 13
Swedish reactions to the death on Monday of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, 87, ranged from celebratory to lumping her together with former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. READ »

Bildt urged to help stop torture of Eritreans

Politics: 7 Apr 13
Pressure is mounting on Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt to take action against the torture of Eritreans in Egypt and the blackmailing of their relatives in Sweden and other European countries. READ »

The Lowdown: Social Democrat party congress

Analysis & Opinion: 4 Apr 13
With the Social Democrats gathered at their party congress in Gothenburg in western Sweden, The Local catches up with political scientist Ulf Bjereld to find out more about the party's chances of regaining power in 2014. READ »

Social Democrat support continues to climb

Politics: 1 Apr 13
According to the latest polls, the Social Democrats are winning back voters from the ruling conservative Moderates and are gaining growing support among male and urban voters. READ »

Awful grades no barrier for would-be teachers

Education: 27 Mar 13
Sweden's teacher training colleges are admitting students who score very poorly in entrance exams, a new review has shown. READ »

'Fairness of Sweden's rental queues is a myth'

Analysis & Opinion: 26 Mar 13
Finding a place to live is key for integrating immigrant families in Sweden, but Swedish housing policy throws a spanner in the works for even the most enterprising immigrant families, argues local Liberal Party politician Robert Hannah. READ »

Centre Party refocuses on 'green liberal future'

Politics: 22 Mar 13
The Centre Party's pingpong battle over a controversial ideas programme that saw its voter support shrink could be nearing its end as members rally for a "future conference" and leader Annie Lööf heralds a "green and liberal" stance. READ »

Billström sparks 'blonde, blue-eyed' outrage

Politics: 18 Mar 13
Migration Minister Tobias Billström unleashed a storm of criticism on Monday with comments that people who help illegal immigrants in Sweden are rarely "blonde and blue-eyed". READ »

Bildt accused of leaking secrets to the US

Politics: 15 Mar 13
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt has denied claims he leaked details of secret meetings to the United States following media reports based on diplomatic cables obtained by WikiLeaks. READ »

Sweden eyes smoking ban in parks and cars

Science & Technology: 12 Mar 13
Sweden's current ban on smoking in bars and airplanes could be extended to parks, beaches, as well as people's own cars, according to a proposal under consideration by the Swedish National Institute for Public Health. READ »

Burkinis to help Muslim Swedes take the plunge

National: 6 Mar 13
The small Swedish town of Emmaboda has vetoed a petition to introduce women-only hours at the municipal swimming pool, and instead wants to start selling burkinis to its observant Muslim bathers. READ »

'Swedes have forgotten leftist US sympathizers'

National: 1 Mar 13
The CIA invested heavily in propaganda in Sweden during the early years of the Cold War to counteract Soviet influence, confirms a new documentary that includes details about left-leaning Swedes who sympathized with the US. READ »

Half of principals back re-nationalizing schools

Education: 27 Feb 13
Nearly half of principals in Sweden want to see control of schools taken away from intrusive local government officials and put back in the hands of the state, a new survey has shown. READ »

Flag-raising fail marks Alliance strategy shindig

Politics: 25 Feb 13
Sweden's governing centre-right coalition had problems raising its flag on Monday, as the four party leaders met in the childhood village of Centre Party leader Annie Lööf. READ »

'Stupid' to keep sick pay rule: Christian Democrats

Politics: 23 Feb 13
The Swedish government is split over whether to reform a rule requiring businesses to cover the first two weeks of sick leave pay for employees. READ »

Don't forget about the 'good' internet hatred

Analysis & Opinion: 13 Feb 13
As Sweden continues to discuss internet hatred, Paulina Neuding, editor of centre-right Swedish magazine Neo, argues that the left openly subjects opinion-makers who disagree with them to similarly hateful comments. READ »

Regional focus welcomed in Bildt's speech

National: 13 Feb 13
Sweden’s foreign minister chose to begin his annual foreign policy speech with a focus on Nordic and Baltic cooperation, calling for a new “Hanseatic age of prosperity” and underlining joint military tasks. READ »

Sweden a 'humanitarian super power': Bildt

National: 13 Feb 13
Sweden's foreign policy is being debated in the Riksdag on Wednesday. Follow The Local's live blog for the latest updates and reactions. READ »

Use Patriot missiles to defend Sweden: minister

Politics: 11 Feb 13
Sweden should consider placing US-made Patriot missiles on the island of Gotland to help deter a resurgent Russia, Sweden's deputy prime minister has argued in a call for greater military spending. READ »

Reinfeldt hails EU budget deal as 'good for Sweden'

Politics: 8 Feb 13
Sweden will see its EU membership fee drop by half a billion kronor ($77 million) as part of a new long term budget agreement forged in Brussels on Friday. READ »

Assange backer defends Swedish women’s rights

National: 7 Feb 13
WikiLeaks fan Jemima Khan, who helped post bail for its founder Julian Assange after he handed himself in to UK police over sex crime allegations by two Swedish women, has criticized his prolonged extradition fight. READ »

'No plans' to tighten Sweden's asylum policy

Politics: 6 Feb 13
The Swedish government has no plans to tighten asylum policy, Integration Minister Erik Ullenhag said on Tuesday in the wake of comments by Migration Minister Tobias Billström that current immigration levels are "unsustainable". READ »

'Tailor Swedish classes to newcomers' needs'

Education: 31 Jan 13
With one in four Swedish language students dropping out of the state-run classes, three Liberal Party ministers argued on Thursday that the system is not helping newcomers integrate and needs a work-focused overhaul. READ »

Swedish voters flock to fringe parties: report

Politics: 28 Jan 13
The Left Party and the far-right Sweden Democrats are the only parties in Sweden's parliament that are attracting new members, while the more centrist parties all face dwindling membership numbers, a new report shows. READ »

'Sweden should support Cameron's EU vision'

Analysis & Opinion: 23 Jan 13
There are several reasons why Swedes should support calls for reform of the European Union championed by British Prime Minister David Cameron, argues Mats Persson, president of the Open Europe think tank. READ »

Publicist replaces Sabuni as equality minister

Politics: 21 Jan 13
Following Equality Minister Nyamko Sabuni's quick retreat, the government announced that her top aide, Maria Arnholm, who has a history in PR and marketing, would take over. READ »

Equality Minister Nyamko Sabuni steps down

Politics: 21 Jan 13
Sweden's Equality Minister Nyamko Sabuni announced on Monday morning that she was resigning from her post to allow her successor time to prepare for the 2014 elections. READ »

Centre Party plumbs new lows: poll

Politics: 20 Jan 13
The Centre Party fell to its lowest result since 1967 in a new voters' poll published on Sunday following weeks of turbulence surrounding the party's new programme. READ »

Minister calls for law on corporate gender equality

Politics: 20 Jan 13
Sweden's equality minister Nyamko Sabuni has proposed a new law requiring companies to strive for a balance between women and men in the boardroom, while rejecting the idea of direct quotas. READ »

'Don't fear the word power': equality minister

National: 17 Jan 13
Gender equality has fallen off many Swedish citizens' list of top-priorities, several speakers noted at a labour and equality conference in Stockholm on Thursday. READ »

Party leaders jostle over job loss threat

Politics: 16 Jan 13
The opposition Social Democrats have accused the government of being ill-prepared to deal with unemployment in the new year's first party leader debate in the Riksdag. READ »

Do Sweden's free schools make the grade?

Analysis & Opinion: 16 Jan 13
The UK has taken a page out of Sweden's textbook and is surging ahead with the free school movement. The Local’s Christine Demsteader looks at the lessons that can be learned from Sweden's system of publicly-financed, privately-managed schools. READ »

Sweden rules out taking Syria's Assad to the ICC

Politics: 16 Jan 13
Sweden was the lone EU member state to opt out of a petition the UN Security Council to take Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the International Criminal Court (ICC), disappointing human rights observers who claim the move is "un-Swedish". READ »

'The Centre Party is a confused party': expert

Analysis & Opinion: 14 Jan 13
The Local speaks with Lund University political scientist Mikael Sundström to find out what's behind the Centre Party's current struggles and what they mean for Swedish politics. READ »

Centre Party rocked by anti-immigration op-ed

Politics: 11 Jan 13
A local chapter of the beleaguered Centre Party has penned an op-ed warning that Sweden will be "overrun by illiterate clans” if the party adopts a proposal on opening the borders, angering MP Frederick Federley and other top officials. READ »

Forty years in comics for 'leftie bear' Bamse

Lifestyle: 10 Jan 13
A brown bear in blue dungarees dubbed the "world's strongest bear" celebrated 40 years of leading the battle for a kinder world this week, despite charges of being a communist and a turn-coat capitalist. Ursus comicus Bamse is The Local's Swede of the Week. READ »

Defence Minister 'sets the bar too low': critics

Politics: 9 Jan 13
Sweden’s defence minister faced a barrage of criticism on Wednesday after she said it was “enough” for Sweden only to be able to defend itself militarily for a week if it came under attack. READ »

Retrial for man convicted in 'shaken baby' case

National: 9 Jan 13
A father convicted of shaking his infant daughter to death has been granted a retrial by Sweden's Supreme Court in a case that could result in a re-examination of other cases of "shaken baby syndrome". READ »

'Extend school year to improve reading'

Education: 5 Jan 13
The Christian Democrats believe cutting schools' summer break by a week will help improve literacy, but the Swedish Teachers' Union disagrees READ »

Centre Party faces internal rebellion

Politics: 5 Jan 13
Resistance is growing within the ranks of the Centre Party over a radical new party programme which includes proposals on free immigration, polygamy and an end to compulsory schooling. READ »

Centre Party split over radical proposals

Politics: 29 Dec 12
Open borders, polygamy, and an end to compulsory schooling are some of the proposals outlined in the controversial new Centre Party programme which has caused rifts in the already troubled party. READ »

'Our baguettes are from Finland': French envoy

Lifestyle: 21 Dec 12
The Local catches up with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, France's ambassador to Sweden, to talk Gerard Depardieu, Vikings, the EU, and where to get the best baguettes. READ »

'Noble' Swede: Hobbit dwarf stole my name

Society: 18 Dec 12
A woman in eastern Sweden wants to take legal action after film officials translated the name of a dwarf in The Hobbit into her own “noble” Swedish name. READ »

God and Vikings: Ricky Gervais hits Stockholm

Lifestyle: 17 Dec 12
After British comedian Ricky Gervais performed in Stockholm on Sunday night, The Local’s Oliver Gee reflects on why a liberal Swedish crowd took such delight in the mostly dark and, many would argue, offensive humour. READ »

Swede to meet US penpal 36 years after first letter

Lifestyle: 11 Dec 12
Two women who have been exchanging hand-written letters between the United States and Sweden for more than three decades are set to meet in person for the first time, thanks in part to an innovative internet fundraising tool. READ »

'Citizens shouldn't pay for costs of long healthcare waiting times'

Analysis & Opinion: 10 Dec 12
Forcing public healthcare providers to pay fines for long waiting times, rather than leaving citizens to suffer, would help improve Sweden's public system, argues liberal commentator Nima Sanandaji. READ »

Liberal EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström

Society: 6 Dec 12
In a new series profiling Swedish newsmakers, The Local takes a look at Cecilia Malmström, the Swedish EU Commissioner who this week helped launch a global alliance to combat child pornography. READ »

Subletting in Sweden set to get more expensive

Politics: 5 Dec 12
It may be easier to sublet a flat or home in Sweden next year, but it may also be more expensive, according to a government bill which cleared an important legislative hurdle on Tuesday. READ »

Sweden Democrats surge in new voter poll

Politics: 5 Dec 12
Support for the Sweden Democrats has risen 2.5 percentage points to 7.9 percent according to a new poll published on Wednesday, despite the scandals that have plagued the party since mid-November. READ »

The infected years: when HIV came to Sweden

Analysis & Opinion: 4 Dec 12
As Sweden marks 30 years since the first case of AIDS was diagnosed in the country, The Local's Christine Demsteader learns how Swedes have been forced to face an uncomfortable reality about the stigma surrounding those who first tested positive for HIV. READ »

MEPs acted against Swedish interests: PM

Politics: 27 Nov 12
Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt is unhappy with Swedish members of the European parliament who supported an EU budget increase despite his centre-right coalition trying to keep down the costs. READ »

'It can't be wrong to sing O Holy Night': minister

Society: 27 Nov 12
Two government ministers said on Monday they are ready to change Sweden's school laws after an agency ruled schools could not include religious elements in Advent services. READ »

One woman makes Sweden's power top-ten

Politics: 23 Nov 12
Only one woman, Enterprise Minister Annie Lööf, has made it into an annual top-ten list of the most powerful Swedes. READ »

'Paedophile warning' note baffles Swedish town

Society: 20 Nov 12
Several residents in Örebro, central Sweden, were shocked when they sorted through their post recently and found a detailed account of a child sex crime committed by one of their neighbours. READ »

'Ban dual citizens from serving in the Riksdag'

Politics: 20 Nov 12
The Sweden Democrats want to ban people with dual nationality from serving in the Swedish parliament, according to a secret document sent to the Riksdag's research unit and published by a Swedish newspaper. READ »

Swedish press: scandal shows 'true face' of Sweden Democrats

Analysis & Opinion: 15 Nov 12
Amid a still unfolding scandal for the Sweden Democrats, the opinion pages of Sweden's four main newspapers agree that the party has lost its painstakingly crafted non-racist front once and for all. READ »

Malta foreign minister a 'dinosaur': Swedish MEP

Politics: 12 Nov 12
A Swedish member of the European Parliament has blasted Malta's European Commissioner-designate and current foreign minister Tonio Borg as a "scandal" and a "dinosaur" due to his conservative views on women's rights. READ »

Teachers need to learn to tackle racism: report

Politics: 10 Nov 12
Swedish schoolteachers should be trained on how to handle racism in the classroom, according to a new report into xenophobia presented to the government on Friday. READ »

Swedish press highlights Obama challenges

Analysis & Opinion: 8 Nov 12
Following the significant coverage of the US elections in the Swedish media, the opinion pages of the four main newspapers have moved focus to the challenges which lie ahead for the re-elected American president. READ »

Obama win has Swedish politicians smiling

Politics: 7 Nov 12
Leading politicians in Sweden of all political stripes rejoiced early Wednesday morning over the re-election of US president Barack Obama, but cautioned he has a tough road ahead. READ »

Republicans in Sweden still hope for Romney

Politics: 6 Nov 12
With voters in the United States heading to the polls on Tuesday, Republicans in Sweden reflect on Mitt Romney's chances and the challenges of living in a country that doesn't always appreciate their point of view. READ »

Liberals want grades in school from age 10

Education: 29 Oct 12
The Liberal Party wants to introduce grades in Swedish schools from year 4, when the children are ten years old, in a bid to encourage students to work harder. READ »

Moderates make early push for 2014 election

Politics: 23 Oct 12
Together with its coalition partners, the Moderate Party is starting early in its bid for electoral victory, unveiling a "Hello Sweden" campaign nearly two years ahead of the 2014 elections. READ »

Sweden Democrats climb in new poll

National: 14 Oct 12
The Sweden Democrats are Sweden's fourth largest political party, according to a new poll, while the opposition parties maintained their lead over the Alliance government. READ »

Swedish ministers hail EU Nobel Peace prize win

National: 12 Oct 12
Several Swedish government ministers welcomed the news that the European Union has been awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize, with foreign minister Carl Bildt claiming it was "highly deserved". READ »

Hundreds attend anti-Semitism demo

Society: 8 Oct 12
Hundreds of people gathered in Stockholm on Sunday to show solidarity with the Jews of Malmö, where a Jewish community building was attacked last month. READ »

Party heads clash in season's first debate

Politics: 8 Oct 12
Jobs, the economy, and welfare gains were the subjects of a heated debate when Sweden’s eight party leaders met for the autumn’s first televised debate since the opening of the new parliamentary session. READ »

Swedes prefer Reinfeldt over Löfven: poll

Politics: 7 Oct 12
The majority of Swedes believe Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, head of the Moderate Party, is better equipped than Social Democrat party head Stefan Löfven to run the country, a new poll shows. READ »

Tintin ‘too racist’ for one in ten Swedish libraries

Society: 4 Oct 12
Ten percent of Swedish libraries don’t stock Tintin comic books on their shelves, according to a new survey, deeming the content to be “too racist” for their patrons. READ »

Swedes hit streets in fight for right to dance

Society: 23 Sep 12
Over 1,000 dance enthusiasts took to the streets of Stockholm on Saturday in protest against Sweden's "absurd, obsolete and offensive" dance license law. READ »

'Olof Palme was more American than Swedish'

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Sep 12
With a new film once again turning Swedes' attention toward Olof Palme, historian and political commentator David Linden argues the assassinated Swedish Prime Minister was, in many ways, more of an American politician than a Swedish one. READ »

'Free markets to thank for Swedish model success'

Analysis & Opinion: 10 Sep 12
While Sweden is often held up as a shining example of the benefits of a generous welfare state, a new paper argues that free markets, rather than a large state sector, are the real key to Sweden's economic success. READ »

'Use foreign aid funds for scholarships': report

Education: 7 Sep 12
Sweden should use some of its foreign aid budget to pay for scholarships that would cover tuition fees for students from developing countries who want to study at Swedish universities, a new report argues. READ »

Boy who sewed lips shut to stay in Sweden

National: 6 Sep 12
The 15-year-old boy from Afghanistan who sewed his mouth shut after his residency application was rejected will not be deported from Sweden after a previous decision was reversed on Thursday. READ »

Boy who sewed mouth shut to be deported

National: 5 Sep 12
A 15-year-old boy from Afghanistan who sewed his mouth shut after his application for Swedish residency was rejected will be deported to Italy, in what a Swedish MEP called a "humanitarian catastrophe in my own country". READ »

'Downplaying racist taunts is like spitting in victims' faces'

Analysis & Opinion: 29 Aug 12
Those who try to explain away the racism experienced by Somalis in Forserum in south central Sweden are simply adding insult to injury, argues local Green Party politician Etelka Huber. READ »

Sweden looks to educate more engineers

Education: 28 Aug 12
The government plans to budget for 400 new spots for engineering students at Sweden's universities next year in an effort to boost the country's corps of capable engineers. READ »

Government parties lose ground in polls

Politics: 20 Aug 12
The gap between the two political blocks in Sweden is widening, according to a new poll showing that the centre-right government alliance parties are losing ground. READ »

'Love immigrants' need more support adjusting to life in Sweden

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Jul 12
Those who immigrate to Sweden for love can run into trouble if they become too dependent on their Swedish partners, argue Liberal Party ministers Nyamko Sabuni and Erik Ullenhag, who propose expanding the availability of society orientation courses as a first step toward improving the situation. READ »

'Love immigrants need help to adjust': Liberals

Politics: 18 Jul 12
The government wants to increase support for vulnerable female “love immigrants” who may not know their rights with the aim of helping them better adjust to life in Sweden. READ »

Green light for needle exchange in Stockholm

Science & Technology: 17 Jul 12
Swedish health officials have approved a request from Stockholm to launch a needle exchange programme for drug addicts in the Swedish capital. READ »

Prime Minister Reinfeldt files for divorce

Politics: 11 Jul 12
Fredrik Reinfeldt filed a formal divorce application on Wednesday at the Stockholm District Court, seeking to ending what had been a 20 year marriage with his wife Filippa. READ »

Crisis, conservatism, and China: the centre-right jockeys for position

Analysis & Opinion: 9 Jul 12
Correspondent and commentator David Linden looks at whether leaders of Sweden's three centre-right political parties – which sometimes struggle in the shadow of the Moderates – managed to put their parties in the Almedalen spotlight. READ »

Ikea's India plans hit snag over sourcing issue

Business & Money: 8 Jul 12
Ikea's plans to open 25 of the company's trademark blue-and-yellow home furnishing stores in India are being clouded by a disagreement over sourcing regulations. READ »

Was Reinfeldt's 'boring' speech the 'best' so far?

Politics: 5 Jul 12
While expectations were high ahead of Fredrik Reinfeldt's speech at Almedalen, correspondent and commentator David Linden reports that it remains unclear whether Sweden's prime minister really wowed the crowd – or voters. READ »

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