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Swedish Efficiency

Ample streets signs mark pedestrian crossings in Stockholm.

Many Americans want to behave more Swedish on the road

Development

Cities across the US, and the globe, are adopting Sweden’s model for road safety. It’s called “Vision Zero” — no loss of life on the roads is acceptable.

Many Americans want to behave more Swedish on the road
Stockholm's old town, the island of Gamla Stan.

Bernie Sanders wants us to be more equitable like Sweden. Could it work?

Economics
Bernie Sanders wants us to be more equitable like Sweden. Could it work?
Random Swedes will be answering "The Swedish Number" until June 24.

Call this number and a Swede will answer, any Swede

Culture
Call this number and a Swede will answer, any Swede
Urban planners in Stockholm are transforming their city, prioritizing not for vehicles, but for people. Their vision is called "The Walkable City."

Sweden's capital is on its way to becoming fossil fuel free by 2040

Environment
Sweden's capital is on its way to becoming fossil fuel free by 2040
Stockholm has nine new Irish-made "Multihog" machines clearing the area's bike paths in winter.

Snow on the roads in Sweden — no problem

Economics
Snow on the roads in Sweden — no problem
Arne Fredriksson instructs students from the Middle East and Africa in Swedish language, SFI-Södertälje.

Swedes ask: Can we take in more migrants and maintain our generous social benefits?

Conflict

Can Sweden preserve its egalitarian values and social safety net, while extending that way of life to many more people displaced by war?

Swedes ask: Can we take in more migrants and maintain our generous social benefits?