This edition of Radio Sweden Weekly covers several news items, including the government's planned changes to permanent residence permits for some migrants, where permanent residency could be phased out for asylum seekers and their relatives. It also discusses American startup Lighten's purchase of bankrupt Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt and the perspectives of the Engineers Union on this acquisition. Additionally, the podcast shares the story of a couple facing difficulties due to differing residency statuses under the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainians. Finally, the podcast examines Lund University's increased recruitment of foreign staff, particularly from the United States, due to factors such as cuts to research grants and government interference in higher education.
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