Radio Sweden Weekly: Relief at the checkout

Sweden's VAT on foodstuffs and takeaways was slashed in half this week.

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We asked a shop owner and restaurateur what they think of the new rules, and we hear from an economist on the impact the tax cut could have on households in Sweden.

And: The incumbent centre-right Moderate Party this week welcomed the nationalist Sweden Democrats into a potential future government. Listen to hear analysis from political correspondent at daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Evelyn Jones.

We also delve into the latest figures on deadly violence in Sweden — and find out why they're dropping.

And hear about the triumphant win for Sweden's national men's football team, which gets them a ticket to the World Cup in North America.

Presented by Dave Russell and Liv Lewitschnik

Produced by Michael Walsh