Radio Sweden Weekly delivers the biggest stories from Sweden, starting with an update on the Uppsala triple murder case, including the release of an initial suspect and the arrest of four others. The hosts then discuss the resignation of Johan Pehrson, leader of the Liberal Party, with insights from political writers on the party's struggles and future direction, including a potential merger with the Centre Party. The podcast further examines Sweden's preparedness for potential power outages, in light of recent events in Spain and Portugal, with advice from Sweden’s Civil Contingencies Agency. Finally, the episode covers Volvo Cars' cost-cutting program due to declining profits and sales, and touches on the suspended prison sentence of a Swedish journalist in Turkey. The hosts preview upcoming stories on Sweden's tech industry and battery hopes before concluding with weekend weather plans.
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