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Why does Ulf Kristersson want to put Sweden Democrats in charge of immigration?
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- Sweden in Focus
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- Apr 11, 2026
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Summary
This week we ask whether the new deal between Ulf Kristersson and Jimmie Åkesson is a capitulation or a masterstroke by the prime minister. And what a Sweden Democrat migration minister might mean. We look at what it's really like inside one of Sweden’s deportation centres – and why being articulate might lead to you getting forced onto a deportation flight earlier than you’d like. And we examine how high-skilled workers are reacting to the newest migration laws. In exclusive material for Membership+ subscribers we discuss whether the Swedish culture of shielding kids from competition is progressive or constraining. Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Mandy Pipher and Richard Orange. __ Our sponsor this week is Sveriges Ingenjörer (Engineers of Sweden) Sign up here for their live Q&A sessions on working in Sweden April 16th session May 12th session June 16th session __ Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Politics Sweden Democrats to be in charge of immigration in a future right-wing government Detained in Sweden Two hours inside Sweden's controversial detention hub for to-be-deported migrants Swedish police asked to speed up deportation of 'intelligent and articulate' software engineer Immigration A ban on being Swedish? Minister rails against France's new snus ban Swedish traditions 'We can go elsewhere': Skilled workers question future in Sweden over 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 m…