Education Crisis Deepens, Political Row Over Parliament Invitation
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Sweden is grappling with a significant educational downturn, as the latest PISA survey reveals historically poor results for its students. Declines in reading comprehension and mathematics skills are particularly concerning, with the head of PISA describing the situation as a 'literacy crisis' and a fundamental problem for the country.
Adding to the domestic concerns, a political controversy has erupted around the Left Party inviting Fatah representatives to the Riksdag, who are alleged to have spread antisemitism and glorified terrorists. This comes as new analysis suggests the Social Democrats could face a record low in the upcoming election.
Other notable domestic news includes a major art heist where works valued at 100 million were stolen, and significant disruptions in train traffic in Norrbotten. The housing market is also seeing record villa sales, though prices have not yet experienced a significant rally.