What does Sweden's deportation climbdown mean for immigrants?

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This week we talk about the government backtracking on some of its most heavily criticised immigration reforms and what it means for immigrants in Sweden.

We also discuss this year’s winner of Melodifestivalen, Felicia, an artist with a colourful back story who’s set to represent Sweden at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

For Membership+ subscribers we look at why April could be a good month for your personal finances in Sweden.

Finally we’ll bring you the latest on what we know about which professions are going to be exempted from increased work permit salary requirements.

Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange.

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

Immigration'They came to their senses': Readers react to Sweden's deportation u-turnSweden's government backs down on deportations in migration u-turnMusicSweden's Eurovision entry in hot water after Israel comments

MoneyWhy April could be a good month for your Swedish finances

Swedish citizenshipREVEALED: Migration Agency readies slimmed Swedish work visa shortlist

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