The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Four scenarios: Who is most likely to be Sweden's next Prime Minister? With talks between Sweden's political parties underway and the parliamentary speaker aiming for a new government in place by the end of July, there are a few possible scenarios on the cards. https://www.thelocal.com/20210629/four-scenarios-who-is-most-likely-to-be-swedens-next-prime-minister Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:15:19 +0200 four-scenarios-who-is-most-likely-to-be-swedens-next-prime-minister ANALYSIS: Has the far-right become normalised in Sweden? Does the Liberal Party's decision to open the door to working with the Sweden Democrats indicate a shift in Swedish politics ahead of the 2022 election? The Local speaks with two political analysts to find out what's going on. https://www.thelocal.com/20210406/analysis-has-the-far-right-become-normalised-in-sweden Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:29:34 +0200 analysis-has-the-far-right-become-normalised-in-sweden Working with the far-right? What a watershed vote means for Swedish politics The second smallest party in the Swedish parliament, the Liberals, is again dominating the headlines after it approved proposals to campaign for a centre-right government in next year's general election, opening the door to cooperation with the far-right Sweden Democrats. https://www.thelocal.com/20210329/working-with-the-far-right-what-a-watershed-liberal-party-vote-means-for-swedish-politics Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:40:24 +0200 working-with-the-far-right-what-a-watershed-liberal-party-vote-means-for-swedish-politics ANALYSIS: Britons in Europe still gripped by fear and loathing over Brexit It's been four years since the polemic Brexit referendum and now the inevitable moment is upon us. So how have Brits living in Europe come to terms with leaving the EU? Graham Keeley finds out. https://www.thelocal.com/20201228/analysis-fear-and-loathing-in-brexit Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:31:03 +0100 analysis-fear-and-loathing-in-brexit 'Plans ruined and job opportunities lost': Freedom of movement ends as Brexit reality dawns for Britons across Europe From January 1st 2021, Britons can no longer take advantage of the EU's right to freedom of movement, which means lost job opportunities, complications, visas, house sales and health issues as these Britons living in Europe testify. https://www.thelocal.com/20201225/landlocked-end-of-freedom-of-movement-complicates-lives-for-brits-in-europe Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:32:10 +0100 landlocked-end-of-freedom-of-movement-complicates-lives-for-brits-in-europe Around Europe: How countries are battling to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 As the Covid-19 pandemic makes a resurgence our journalists around Europe explain the state of play in their country, the measures being in put in place and the mood of the public as concerns of further restrictions and lockdowns grow. https://www.thelocal.com/20200925/around-europe-how-countries-are-battling-to-prevent-a-second-wave-of-covid-19 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:45:34 +0200 around-europe-how-countries-are-battling-to-prevent-a-second-wave-of-covid-19 You are not alone – living abroad in the time of corona Living far away from family in these troubling times forces us to face unique challenges. But you are not alone, writes The Local's founder Paul Rapacioli. https://www.thelocal.com/20200319/you-are-not-alone-living-abroad-in-the-time-of-corona Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:38:53 +0100 you-are-not-alone-living-abroad-in-the-time-of-corona