{"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/6a2bc3186d8173c8b9d94897?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sweden's Prime Minister rocked by corruption claims","description":"<p>This week we talk about a security scandal surrounding Prime minister Ulf Kristersson.</p><p>And with the men's football World Cup kicking off this week, we assess Sweden's chances.&nbsp;</p><p>We also discuss new restrictions on permanent residency and turbulence on the left side of Swedish politics.</p><p>And we have an interview with <strong>Liz Stopka</strong> from the American Swedish Institute about the history of Swedish emigration to the United States.</p><p>Host <strong>James Savage </strong>is joined this week by panelists <strong>Mandy Pipher </strong>and<strong> Emma Löfgren.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Politics</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260605/swedens-left-party-removes-local-candidates-who-praised-terrorist-group?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sweden's Left Party removes local candidates who praised terror groups</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Sweden and the US</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260609/swedens-deportations-have-more-parallels-to-the-us-than-swedes-realise?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Opinion: Do Sweden's deportations have more parallels to the US than Swedes realise?</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Football</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260610/how-can-you-watch-the-2026-mens-football-world-cup-in-sweden?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How can you watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Sweden?</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Immigration</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20260609/swedish-parliament-to-vote-on-bill-to-abolish-future-permanent-residency-for-refugeest?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Swedish parliament approves bill to abolish future permanent residency for refugees</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Work permits</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20240529/when-will-sweden-raise-the-work-permit-salary-threshold?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>When will Sweden next raise the work permit salary threshold?</strong></a></li></ul><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>Read more about Membership+ in our <a href=\"https://thelocalhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16441205771805-What-is-The-Local-Membership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">help centre</a>.</p><p>Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"The Local"}