Iran accused of deploying Swedish gangs, Ebba Busch sparks anger over Islam remarks, how Sweden can make immigrants feel more welcome on National Day?Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage.&nbsp;Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:<h2>Iran</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240530/mossad-swedish-gang-leader-rawa-majid-acting-on-irans-orders?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Swedish security chiefs: Iran recruits gangs to hit Israeli targets in Sweden</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240531/sweden-calls-iranian-diplomat-to-meeting-over-gang-crime-allegations?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sweden calls Iranian diplomat to meeting over gang crime allegations</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>European elections</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20240521/who-are-swedens-top-candidates-in-the-european-election?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Who are Sweden's top candidates in the European election?</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>National Day (and a nod to Midsummer)</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20230605/why-do-swedes-celebrate-national-day-on-june-6th?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why does Sweden celebrate National Day on June 6th?</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20180621/bizarre-traditions-swedish-midsummer-holiday?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The seven bizarre traditions that make up Swedish Midsummer</a>&nbsp;</li></ul> 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>.

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Three parties risk European elimination as Sweden goes to the polls

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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