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The Local's Emma Löfgren writes about her annual TV obsession, and lists Sweden's top stories of the week.

Inside Sweden: You know you've gone full Swede when you start craving this quiz show The Local Sweden

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Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that exist?

Some Sweden Democrats think the only true Swedes are those who can trace back their ancestry to the dawn of time. It's an extreme idea that collapses under its own contradictions, argues The Local's James Savage.

OPINION: One Sweden, one 'folk'? The Local Sweden

This week: Why are the Social Democrats acting like bit players? Why have a mother-to-be and an active father been told to leave Sweden? Are immigration laws scaring off foreign workers? And what do you need to know about All Saints' Day in Sweden?

Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson has waded into an ongoing internal party row over what defines Swedish identity.

Sweden Democrat leader backs 'open Swedishness' amid high-profile party clash The Local Sweden

The Swedish Migration Agency will not freeze the controversial deportations of young adults – yet.

What would it take for Swedish Migration Agency to freeze 'teen deportations'? The Local Sweden

If you live in Sweden and have an account with a non-EU bank, you may have recently received a message telling you about a new EU directive – here's what it means for foreigners in Sweden.

What the EU's new banking law means for foreigners in Sweden The Local Sweden

The EU will charge an extra €2 "processing fee" on parcels imported into the European Union from Sunday November 1st in a bid to reduce the influx of cheap Chinese products bought on the internet. The fee is on top of the recent €3 EU tax added on "small parcels".

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday The Local Sweden

The European Union and Canada are set to announce on Friday a new strategic alliance that will include more opportunities for Canadians and Europeans to live and study and work on the opposite side of the Atlantic.

All Saints' Day always falls on a Saturday, so weekday workers don't get a special day off, even though it's a public holiday. But how are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?

What's open and what's closed in Sweden on All Saints' Day? The Local Sweden

Swedish parliamentary speaker picks Centre Party leader as next PM candidate The Local Sweden

'He's the reason I'm here': Dad fights to stay in Sweden with baby son The Local Sweden