MPs from Sweden’s four main political parties take part in a debate with 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 Johansson, 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
Sound 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 Images)
Published on Saturday, 9th May 2026.
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