How hard is it to find a job in Sweden with a foreign name?

In this week's episode: Sweden Democrats campaign hard, Brexit deportations, citizenship tests and the "caterpillar from hell". 

With just over three weeks to go until Sweden’s election, the campaign is intensifying. But reaching voters is trickier than usual this year thanks to new EU limits on political advertising. This might explain an explosion of political posters, sponsored buses and creative political rallies.

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

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

2026 Swedish election 

• Swedish bus operator removes anti-immigration ads after drivers call in sick
• Centre Party bets on Tidö bloc collapse to open door for new coalition

Working in Sweden

• Men with foreign names hit hardest by hiring bias in Sweden

Brexit

• OPINION: The EU is betraying Brexit Brits in Sweden

Health

• 'Caterpillar from hell' moth found in Sweden – but biologist says no need to panic

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