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Sweden’s population is shrinking as emigration exceeds immigration for the first time in over 50s. Is this true and if so, should it be cause for celebration? Will higher inflation numbers affect next week's interest rate cut? Why a proposal to pay refugees to return has been summarily rejected by the government’s own inquiry. Finally, we attempt to replicate some of the strange noises Swedes use to express themselves.
James Savage stands in as host this week, and is joined by The Local's Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.
Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:
Shrinking population
For the first time in 50 years, more people are leaving Sweden than moving in
Inside Sweden: Is it really a cause for celebration that immigration is shrinking?
Inflation
Sweden's inflation rises faster than expected
Emigration grants
Risky and best avoided’: Swedish inquiry rejects idea of paying migrants to return
Strange noises Swedes make
Twelve strange noises you can make in Swedish to sound like a local
Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock.
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Sweden’s population is shrinking as emigration exceeds immigration for the first time in over 50s. Is this true and if so, should it be cause for celebration? Will higher inflation numbers affect next week's interest rate cut? Why a proposal to pay refugees to return has been summarily rejected by the government’s own inquiry. Finally, we attempt to replicate some of the strange noises Swedes use to express themselves.
James Savage stands in as host this week, and is joined by The Local's Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.
Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:
Shrinking population
For the first time in 50 years, more people are leaving Sweden than moving in
Inside Sweden: Is it really a cause for celebration that immigration is shrinking?
Inflation
Sweden's inflation rises faster than expected
Emigration grants
Risky and best avoided’: Swedish inquiry rejects idea of paying migrants to return
Strange noises Swedes make
Twelve strange noises you can make in Swedish to sound like a local
Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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