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Swedish government drops prison for 13-year-olds after collapse of pairing system
Sweden's government has said it will scrap a proposal to reduce the age of criminal responsibility to 13 after the collapse of the parliament's pairing system put it at risk of a defeat.
How, where and when can you get naked in Sweden?
The biggest culture shock for many foreigners arriving in Sweden comes when they are invited for a swim or a sauna and discover that everyone is expected to be naked. But this being Sweden, there are rules.
Sweden Democrat MP floats idea of revote in apology for 'manipulating' citizenship vote
A Sweden Democrat MP has apologised for his party's decision to send in two extra MPs to block a motion on transitional rules, saying that the party's action had been "wrong" and that principles should never be sacrificed for "short-term parliamentary gains".
UPDATED: What laws could Sweden's opposition block after collapse of pairing?
With the collapse of the Swedish parliament's pairing system, the opposition would, if it really wanted, have a real chance of blocking or amending the migration laws the government wants to pass before the election. But it's unclear how willing it is to do this.
Former defence minister accuses Sweden Democrats of 'sabotaging' citizenship vote
A former Moderate Party defence minister has told The Local that opposition parties are "quite correct" to accuse the Sweden Democrats of cheating in the vote on transitional rules for citizenship at the end of April.
Swedish Migration Minister wants law to help teens already ordered to leave
Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell has said that he hopes a soon-to-be-announced "safety clause" to reduce teen deportations will help young adults who have already received a deportation order as well as those awaiting a decision.
Make your own Swedish government with The Local's election widget
Sweden's opposition has been in the lead in every single poll since the 2022 election. But it still looks hard for Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson to form a workable coalition. Try out The Local's election widget to see if you can make a government – either for her or for Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson.
Swedish opposition promises citizenship transition rules if it wins election
Sweden's opposition parties are united on introducing transitional rules for citizenship if they win next September's election.
Q&A: Can Sweden's Left and Centre parties overcome their deadlock?
The opposition left bloc in Swedish politics has held a majority in the polls ever since the last election. But it still looks tough for them to form a government. Professor Nicholas Aylott explains the deadlock.
How likely is a revote on transitional rules for Swedish citizenship?
At least three out of four opposition parties are demanding that parliament vote once again on the issue of transitional arrangements for the new stricter citizenship rules. The Local asked the parliamentary parties how likely this is to happen.
OPINION: The campaign for transitional citizenship rules failed – but it wasn't in vain
With a majority of just one vote, parliament rejected adding transitional rules to Sweden's June 6th citizenship reforms. But there's still reason to be hopeful, writes The Local's Richard Orange.
How have Sweden's parties reacted to the Sweden Democrats' 'coup'?
The far-right Sweden Democrats broke with longstanding parliamentary tradition in the citizenship vote – blocking an opposition motion on transitional arrangements by sending two MPs to vote which it had agreed to make stand down. How have the other parties reacted?
Sweden Democrats accused of cheating to block transitional rules for citizenship
The far-right Sweden Democrat party blocked an opposition proposal to add transitional rules to the citizenship law, by sending two MPs to vote that it had agreed would be absent, The Local reveals.
Sweden's parliament rejects transitional rules for citizenship bill
Sweden’s opposition parties failed to add transitional rules to the new stricter citizenship bill when it was voted through by parliament, meaning the tougher rules will apply even to pending applications when they come into force on June 6th.
Sweden's opposition submit joint text on transitional rules for citizenship
Sweden's four opposition parties have included a joint counter-motion in the citizenship bill which goes before parliament on Wednesday, calling for transitional rules to be brought in for existing applications and ongoing appeals.
Work-life balance and family chief draw for high-skilled workers in Sweden
The work-life balance and generous support for family life offered by Sweden is the main factor attracting highly skilled workers to the country, eclipsing salary levels, and the opportunities offered by the labour market, according to a new report.
Moderate leader: 'No new Danish government for at least a month'
Moderate Party leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen has said he does not expect Denmark's political parties to strike a coalition deal to form the next government for at least another month.
Swedish opposition agree to submit joint reservation on transitional rules
Sweden's opposition parties have agreed to submit a joint reservation to add transitional rules which will be voted on alongside the stricter citizenship bill when it goes before parliament at the end of April.
OPINION: How I learned that Sweden is a nation of secret queue-jumpers
Swedes have a reputation as a nation of orderly queuers. But it doesn't take long living here before you realise that for things that matter – housing, schools, health treatment – there are ways of jumping the line.
Swedish police asked to speed up deportation of 'intelligent and articulate' software engineer
Sweden's border police requested that a former work permit holder be deported as soon as possible because he was too intelligent and was posing legal problems for the authorities, in an email seen by The Local.
Sweden pushes ahead with plan to phase out permanent residency
Sweden's government is pushing ahead with its plan to abolish permanent residency for many future applicants, including those on the basis of Long Term Residence (LTR), ignoring complaints that this would affect Swiss citizens and foreign researchers.
Does the campaign for transitional rules for Swedish citizenship stand a chance?
Fair Transition has succeeded in pushing the campaign to add transitional rules to Sweden's upcoming citizenship bill up the political agenda. But what chance does it have of actually changing the law?
Two hours inside Sweden's controversial detention hub for to-be-deported migrants
In a former office building estate in an industrial estate in southern Sweden, a world exists that isn't quite a prison – yet few are free to leave. The Local's Richard Orange visits the Migration Agency's detention centre in Åstorp.