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This week we ask whether the campaign for transitional rules for citizenship applicants has a chance.

And is Sweden really guilty of democratic backsliding, as a new report claims?

Also, why is snus is causing ructions between Sweden and France?

And anyone who has experienced the past few days will know, April in Sweden is notorious for its unreliable weather. So – for Membership+ subscribers – we put our panelists through their paces with a quiz about Swedish weather folklore.

Host James Savage is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.

Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:

• Swedish union leaders warn 'haphazard' citizenship reforms could harm international reputation
• How can you show proof of Swedish and civics knowledge for citizenship?

• Five ways in which Sweden's government is eroding the rule of law

• A ban on being Swedish? Minister rails against France's new snus ban

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How are tougher immigration laws affecting Swedish companies and their ability to recruit the people they need to be able to compete internationally in a fast-changing labour market?

How important are immigration rules in attracting foreign workers?

And what do Swedish trade unions think about the lack of transitional rules in new citizenship legislation?

In this week’s episode, The Local Sweden’s editor Emma Löfgren speaks with Therese Svanström, chairperson of TCO, the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees.

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• Is Swedish media opinion on migration crackdown finally shifting?

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This week we talk about why some Swedish trade unions are pushing back against Sweden’s stricter immigration laws.

Also, with Easter around the corner we look at how the holiday is celebrated in Sweden.

For Membership+ subscribers we discuss the government’s plan to eject foreigners from Sweden for ‘bristande vandel’ or poor conduct.

Finally, we examine the 1,000-day backlog at the Swedish Migration Agency, and ask what – if anything – is being done to shorten it.

Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.

Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:

• Swedish migration minister doesn't rule out meeting citizenship campaigners
• Social Democrats join call to add transitional rules to citizenship bill

• Witches and herring: Seven traditions that reveal it's Easter in Sweden

• Sweden could start deporting foreigners over 'poor conduct' this summer

• Swedish Migration Agency works to cut backlog as waiting time passes 1,000 days

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