<p>This week we take a look at the stories likely to shape Sweden in 2024, from politics and Nato to minority rights, Eurovision, and the economy.&nbsp;</p><p>Host <strong>Paul O’Mahony</strong> is joined for the preview of 2024 by all our regular panelists: <strong>James Savage, Becky Waterton, Richard Orange </strong>and<strong> Emma Löfgren.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Here are links to some of the stories we discuss:</p><h2>Politics</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20231218/politics-in-sweden-what-will-happen-in-swedish-politics-in-2024?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What will happen in Swedish politics in 2024?</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Nato</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20231208/turkey-links-nato-ratification-of-sweden-to-f-16-fighter-jet-sale?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Turkey links Nato ratification of Sweden to F-16 fighter jet sale</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Reader predictions</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20231011/were-losing-the-life-we-built-in-sweden-work-permit-holders-dread-uncertain-future?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>'We're losing the life we built in Sweden': Work permit holders dread uncertain future</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Eurovision</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20231108/hotels-tickets-and-scams-what-to-know-about-visiting-malmo-for-eurovision-2024?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hotels, tickets and scams: What to know about visiting Malmö for Eurovision 2024</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Immigrant rights</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20230907/foreigners-in-sweden-how-the-migration-paradigm-shift-affects-our-lives?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Foreigners in Sweden: How the migration paradigm shift affects our lives</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Economy</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20231115/whats-going-to-happen-to-the-swedish-economy-in-2024?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What's going to happen to the Swedish economy in 2024?</strong></a></li></ul> <p>Become a member at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p>

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Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter&nbsp;Paul O’Mahony&nbsp;chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s&nbsp;James Savage,&nbsp;Emma Löfgren,&nbsp;Richard Orange&nbsp;and&nbsp;Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators. 
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