{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/77ca3392-3d6f-434f-8821-6472a6c25d8d/69c67c72b991732771caff31?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to celebrate Easter in Sweden, and unions press government on immigration clampdown","description":"<p>This week we talk about why some Swedish trade unions are pushing back against Sweden’s stricter immigration laws.</p><p>Also, with Easter around the corner we look at how the holiday is celebrated in Sweden.</p><p>For Membership+ subscribers we discuss the government’s plan to eject foreigners from Sweden for ‘bristande vandel’ or poor conduct.</p><p>Finally, we examine the 1,000-day backlog at the Swedish Migration Agency, and ask what – if anything – is being done to shorten it.</p><p>Host <strong>Paul O'Mahony</strong> is joined this week by regular panelists <strong>Emma Löfgren </strong>and<strong> Richard Orange.</strong></p><p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Citizenship</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260326/swedish-migration-minister-doesnt-rule-out-meeting-citizenship-campaigners?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Swedish migration minister doesn't rule out meeting citizenship campaigners</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260327/social-democrats-back-transition-rules-for-citizenship?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Social Democrats join call to add transitional rules to citizenship bill</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Easter</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20160326/six-super-swedish-family-easter-traditions?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Witches and herring: Seven traditions that reveal it's Easter in Sweden</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Immigration&nbsp;</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260324/summer-2026-sweden-could-start-revoking-residence-permits-over-poor-conduct?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sweden could start deporting foreigners over 'poor conduct' this summer</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Migration Agency&nbsp;</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260324/swedish-migration-agency-struggles-to-clear-backlog-as-waiting-time-passes-1000-days?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Swedish Migration Agency works to cut backlog as waiting time passes 1,000 days</strong></a></li></ul><p>__</p><h2>Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2><p>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.</p><p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get Membership+&nbsp;</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Local"}