Work permit holders appeal to Sweden to let them stay

In this week's episode: Foxtrot leader reportedly arrested in Iran, Swedish reaction to Israel-Hamsas war, and lots of reaction to Sweden's new pay threshold for work permits. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage and Becky Waterton, and this week’s guest, Sweden’s former education minister Anna Ekström, who also has a background as a labour law lawer.  Here are links to some of the stories we discuss this week:Gang crimeHow likely is it that Iran hands over Swedish gang leader Rawa Majid?Israel-Hamas warMalmö mayor slams celebrations of attack on IsraelForeign ministry to evacuate Swedes from Israel and PalestineWork permits‘We’re losing the life we built in Sweden’: Work permit holders dread uncertain futureAll The Local’s latest work permit storiesListeners in Sweden seeking support about mental health about can contact mental health awareness organization Mind or call Sweden’s national health hotline 1177 for help in English. Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock.

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