This week we discuss: the official end of Christmas, snow-fueled chaos on the E22 motorway, royal abdication speculation, and why politicians and military leaders are warning of the prospect of war in Sweden. 

Richard Orange stands in as host this week and is joined by regular panelists: Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren.  

Here are links to some of the stories we discuss:

End of Christmas

• When does Christmas end in Sweden?
• Swedish word of the day: julgransplundring

Snow chaos

• Up to 1,000 cars left stranded for hours in southern Sweden snow chaos
• INTERVIEW: Truck driver freed from Sweden's snow gridlock after 20 hours

Royals

• Will the King of Sweden be the next Nordic royal to abdicate?

Defence

• Total Defence: What's your role defending Sweden in the event of a military attack?
• What should foreigners in Sweden think about when preparing for a war or crisis?
• Swedish defence analyst: 'We should be worried about war in Sweden'
• 'There could be war in Sweden': Civil Defence Minister urges Swedes to act
• PM Ulf Kristersson: 'If you don't want to defend Sweden – don't be a Swedish citizen'
• Sweden's opposition leader slams prime minister over 'uniquely divisive' comments

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