Sweden is planning to change its grading system for schoolchildren. A recent inquiry suggests scrapping the current six-step A-F system, where F means that student has failed and could have dramatic consequences for the individual student. In this week's episode of Sweden in Focus, Richard Orange explains the proposed changes and how teachers are reacting. Listen and follow: https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/sweden-in-focus #Swedeninfocus #sweden #podcast | The Local Sweden

Multiculturalism has become a political hot potato in Sweden. Migration Minister Johan Forssell talked up the benefits of a multicultural Sweden in recent interviews. This provoked the ire of Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson who described the comments as “clueless” and “concerning”. The Local's Becky Waterton was in Brussels this week where she spoke to the Centre Party MEP Abir Al-Sahlani about immigration in Sweden and how anti-immigrant sentiment can affect people's life choices. Find ou

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