Sweden's Prime Minister rocked by corruption claims

This week we talk about a security scandal surrounding Prime minister Ulf Kristersson.

And with the men's football World Cup kicking off this week, we assess Sweden's chances. 

We also discuss new restrictions on permanent residency and turbulence on the left side of Swedish politics.

And we have an interview with Liz Stopka from the American Swedish Institute about the history of Swedish emigration to the United States.

Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Mandy Pipher and Emma Löfgren. 

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

Politics

• Sweden's Left Party removes local candidates who praised terror groups

Sweden and the US

• Opinion: Do Sweden's deportations have more parallels to the US than Swedes realise?

Football

• How can you watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Sweden?

Immigration

• Swedish parliament approves bill to abolish future permanent residency for refugees

Work permits

• When will Sweden next raise the work permit salary threshold?

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