What rights do Swedish citizens have?

Only Swedish citizens have an absolute right to live and work in the country and only Swedish citizens have the right to vote in the elections for the Swedish Parliament. Only Swedish citizens can be elected to the Swedish Parliament. Only Swedish citizens may join the police or armed forces.

What kind of country is Sweden?

The Kingdom of Sweden is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. By the 16th century Sweden had evolved into a strongly centralized nation, with Stockholm as its capital.

Is Sweden a good government?

The Economist Intelligence Unit rated Sweden a “full democracy” its report for 2020. Sweden is also ranked a liberal democracy by the V-Dem Institute (2021) and scores 40/40 for protection of political rights according to Freedom House (2020).

Can you own a gun in Sweden?

Sweden licenses guns in much the same way we license cars and drivers. You can have up to six guns but can get more with special permission. To apply for a firearm permit you must first take a year-long hunter training program and pass a written and shooting test.

Is there a minimum wage in Sweden?

Just like some other highly developed European nations, Sweden does not have an official minimum salary. Minimum salaries are generally negotiated through workers’ unions. As a reference, the salary for a McDondald’s cashier is hovering around 101 to 125 Swedish Krona, or roughly 15 USD per hour.

Is dancing illegal in Sweden?

Dance permit in Sweden Filing for a dance permit is associated with a fee of 700 SEK (2014) for the establishment. In 2016, the Riksdag (the national legislature and the supreme decision-making body of Sweden) voted unanimously to abolish the requirement for a dance permit but the law still exists and is enforced.

Are you eligible to study in Sweden for free?

If you have a passport from a country of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you are eligible to study in Sweden for free! If you are a passport holder from any other country, unfortunately the cost is a bit higher: The Swedish government introduced tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, starting in the autumn semester 2011.

Is Sweden a pro-free market country?

The fiscal side of Sweden has become increasingly pro-free market, ranking 15th globally while the US ranks 18th. These capitalist features have helped sustain Sweden’s standard of living, but dark clouds are on the horizon.

Is there freedom of information in Sweden?

The country has one of the most robust freedom of information statutes in the world, and state authorities generally respect the right of both citizens and noncitizens to access public information. Are there free and independent media? Sweden’s media are independent.

Where is Sweden located on the world map?

Sweden (Swedish: Sverige [ˈsværjɛ] (listen)), officially the Kingdom of Sweden (Swedish: Konungariket Sverige ), is a Scandinavian Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north and Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund Strait.