Why Sweden's tax-and-spend makeover has split the political left
In this week's episode: Halloween preparations, why Sweden is seeing fewer work permit applications, how a new fiscal policy framework has divided Sweden's left-wing parties.
Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange.
Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:
Swedish traditions
Halloween vs All Saints Day: How to celebrate in Sweden
The best places to celebrate Halloween in Sweden this year
Work permits
Swedish Migration Agency: We underestimated effect of work permit salary threshold
Economy
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