Language requirements for citizenship delayed & more today
Today’s briefing covers delayed language requirements for citizenship and a legal challenge to the state’s climate policy. Furthermore, a new poll shows growing optimism about the future among Swedish voters.
The new language requirement for Swedish citizenship may take longer than expected. The introduction of the linguistic portion of the citizenship test, which was previously estimated to be ready by autumn 2027, now appears to be postponed further. The delay means that the timeline for when the new requirements to become a Swedish citizen take effect will be pushed back.
The Swedish state is now facing legal action over its climate policy after the environmental organization Aurora sued the state. The organization believes that current measures against climate change are insufficient and wants the court to determine whether the state is failing in its responsibility. Despite the legal challenge, a new poll from DN/Ipsos shows that an increasing share of voters believe that developments in Sweden are heading in the right direction.
In the app’s news feed, you will also find more about drone development in Malmö, statistics on electric car sales, and tips on lesser-known hiking trails in Sweden.