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How Sweden’s dramatic citizenship law deadline day unfolded
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- Sweden in Focus
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- Apr 30, 2026
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- 2528
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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+ This week we spend most of the episode looking at Wednesday’s controversial vote in parliament to pass stricter citizenship laws. We also talk about King Carl Gustaf’s 80th birthday celebrations, Sweden’s bonfire night and May Day celebrations. Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Swedish citizenship vote As it happened: Swedish MPs vote through citizenship reforms without transitional rules Sweden's parliament rejects transitional rules for citizenship bill Sweden Democrats accused of cheating to block transitional rules for citizenship Swedish opposition demand revote on transitional citizenship rules 'I feel scammed': Foreigners in Sweden react to controversial citizenship vote Swedish traditions Walpurgis Night: Why are Swedes dancing around bonfires? Where are the best places to celebrate Valborg in Sweden in 2026? Why is May 1st a public holiday in Sweden? Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.