Crunch time for Sweden's new citizenship law

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This week we talk about the latest on Sweden’s new citizenship law as we enter a crunch period for possible amendments before it’s enacted.

Also, with six months left to the election we examine the state of play after a dramatic week in Swedish politics.

For Membership+ subscribers we’ take a closer look at the Tisus Swedish language test which some prospective citizens hope will be their gateway to completing the new language requirement. And we talk more generally about how to get into a Swedish university after applications opened earlier this week.

Finally, we get our teeth into Sweden’s Waffle Day tradition ahead of the annual celebration of the humble våffla next week.

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

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

Citizenship

• Members Q&A on Sweden's tightening of citizenship rules
• 'Security reasons' behind lack of transitional rules for Swedish citizenship

Politics

• Politics in Sweden: Hugging Åkesson close could be the kiss of death for Liberals
• What's in the Liberals' 15-point deal with the Sweden Democrats?

Education

• Sweden's language requirement to be enforced from June 6th despite test delay
• What you need to know about applying to university in Sweden

Swedish traditions

• Why do Swedes always eat waffles on March 25th?

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