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29 Aug

Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually rises in election years. This weekend, over 50,000 people gathered for a climate demonstration. 88-year-old Åsa Sohlman was one of those who joined the march. For her, the commitment began with her grandchildren and the world they will grow up in. We in my generation have ridden the wave of oil and have done well financially. And now it may all be going to waste.

Swedish politics

24 Aug

Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually increases in election years. This weekend, more than 50,000 people gathered in a demonstration for the climate. 88-year-old Åsa Sohlman was one of those who joined the protest. For her, the commitment began with her grandchildren and the world they will grow up in. We in my generation have been riding the wave of oil and have done well financially. And now it may all be going to waste.

Swedish politics

21 May

Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Reduced and more controlled – or a public service that stands strong in times of preparedness? The split concerning the future of SVT, SR, and UR has been great, believes media professor Fredrik Stiernstedt. It reveals a politicization of the issue which is not entirely successful.

TV & film

8 May

Papal Election of Robert Francis Prevost Aims to Unite Catholic Church

To choose Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope could reflect a will to unite the Catholic Church, says David Thurfjell, professor of religious studies at Södertörn University College. An unexpected but still very pleasant choice, says Helena D'Arcy, editor-in-chief of Catholic Magazine.

World politics

Top news27 Apr

New Electricity Pricing Proposal: Stockholm May Face Higher Costs

Stockholmers can become the losers and southerners the winners. Several months delayed, the proposal for new electricity pricing areas will arrive on Monday, April 28, or there may be no change at all. A single electricity pricing area would be the best, says Mats Nilsson, electricity market expert and lecturer at Södertörn University College.

Business

22 Apr

Gang Criminals Exploit Sweden's Assistance System, Report Reveals

Gang criminals are exploiting the system of personal assistance. The fact that it is so widespread stands out, according to criminologist Amir Rostami. It's not just individual companies, but rather quite extensive.

Crime

9 Feb

Politician: Kristersson wants to unite and calm

A statesmanlike speech, elevated above party politics, is how political scientist Jenny Madestam assesses Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's speech to the nation on Sunday.

Swedish politics

3 Nov

She's supposed to get the Tories out of the crisis - but it's unclear how

Kemi Badenoch is the first black woman to lead the British Conservative Tory Party. She has made herself known as "anti-woke" and is critical of identity politics. My guess is that she will hit quite hard on social issues, says political scientist Nicholas Aylott.

World

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