Why most high-skilled workers say they're happy in Sweden

Sweden in Focus · Apr 24, 2026 · 36m

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This week we look at a new survey in which skilled workers say what they like most and least about Sweden.

We ask which parts of some of Sweden’s big cities are best for foreigners.

And we look at whether the next…