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This week we spend most of the episode looking at Wednesday’s controversial vote in parliament to pass stricter citizenship laws.

We also talk about King Carl Gustaf’s 80th birthday celebrations, Sweden’s bonfire night and May Day celebrations.

Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.

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

• As it happened: Swedish MPs vote through citizenship reforms without transitional rules
• Sweden's parliament rejects transitional rules for citizenship bill
• Sweden Democrats accused of cheating to block transitional rules for citizenship
• Swedish opposition demand revote on transitional citizenship rules
• 'I feel scammed': Foreigners in Sweden react to controversial citizenship vote

• Walpurgis Night: Why are Swedes dancing around bonfires?
• Where are the best places to celebrate Valborg in Sweden in 2026?
• Why is May 1st a public holiday in Sweden?

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