Sweden
Explore our coverage of Sweden’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Business
Meet the Swedish firm trying to shake up heat pumps
It sees a big opportunity in an old technology
1843 magazine | Sweden’s polite war with Elon Musk
Unions are cheerfully preparing to fight Tesla for 538 years
Leaders
The Economist’s country of the year for 2023
It is possible to enact painful economic reforms and still get re-elected
Business
Elon Musk v labour unions: Sweden edition
Tesla faces a small but serious threat in Scandinavia
The Intelligence
Sweden is struggling to get rising gang violence under control
Also on the daily podcast: how China views the war in Gaza and the craft aiming to smash the sailing-speed record
Europe
Sweden is suffering a grim wave of gang violence
The country has Scandinavia’s highest rate of shootings and bombings
The Economist explains
Why is Turkey blocking Sweden from joining NATO?
Turkey is seeking military and political concessions, but may be overplaying its hand
Europe
As NATO’s leaders gather in Vilnius, Ukraine will dominate everything
Relief over Sweden’s membership will be short-lived
Business
Why is China blocking graphite exports to Sweden?
Its motive may be more commercial than political
Science & technology
Sweden wants to build an entire city from wood
Modern timber buildings can be cheap, green and fireproof
Europe
A burnt Koran holds back Sweden and Finland from joining NATO
Turkey is taking advantage of its veto power