Why 1,800 lawyers warn rule of law is under threat in Sweden

Sweden in Focus · May 14, 2026 · 40m

This week we discuss the talk about whether the rule of law is threatened in Sweden, as many lawyers are now arguing.

We also ask why things got heated in the Riksdag this week.

Why are some museums saying they’re being forced out of Stockholm?

And we finish up with a tricky quiz on Swedish society.

Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Emma Löfgren and Mandy Pipher.

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

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