Why is Sweden deporting young adult children of permanent residents?
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In this week's episode we talk about the resurrection of Northvolt and what new ownership will mean for the bankrupt battery maker.
We also ask if the government is likely to do anything to stop the trend of young adults being deported while their working parents are allowed to stay in Sweden.
For Membership+ subscribers we look into research showing that highly educated immigrants are more likely to leave Sweden.
Finally, we offer some concrete strategies for building a professional network in Sweden.
Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage.
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