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World Service,09 May 2026,49 mins

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MPs from Sweden’s four main political parties take part in a debate - taking questions from a lively and diverse audience in Stockholm. Issues raised include the tightening of immigration and citizenship rules, the privatisation of education, the threat from Russia and a return to military conscription, and Sweden’s international reputation. The Panel: Karin Enström– The Moderate Party, Secretary-General Morgan Johannson – The Social Democratic Party, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mattias Karlsson – Sweden Democrats, International Secretary Håkan Svenneling – Left Party, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Presenter: Jonny Dymond Producer: Helen Towner Engineers: Darren Wardrobe, Kate Barker, Lewis Allsopp, Nathan Ashong (Photo: the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) and the Riksbank Bridge with the national flag of Sweden. Credit: Getty)

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