Sweden

From World Questions by BBC World Service

May 9, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

A debate featuring MPs from Sweden's main political parties discussing key national issues.

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)

People in this episode

Host: Jonny Dymond

Guests: Karin Enström, Morgan Johansson, Mattias Karlsson, Håkan Svenneling

Topics covered

immigration
citizenship
education
military conscription
international relations
political debate

Keywords

Sweden
politics
debate
immigration rules
education privatisation
military conscription
Russia threat

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Moderate Party, The Social Democratic Party, Sweden Democrats, Left Party, BBC World Service

Places: Sweden, Stockholm, Russia