The rise of neoliberalism, and the fall of the welfare state – An interview with Paulina Vaughn
As the rug is being swept away from under us, uncertainness is growing rapidly. Ongoing wars, as well as huge economic and social conflicts, have resulted in the 2020’s feeling heavier and heavier. Not only have we not seen the end of history; in many ways we are actually seeing it repeat itself. But if…
Skolafton and the one-question party with no answer in sight
It is the second Studentafton of the semester and on stage Simona Mohamsson, leader of the Swedish Liberal Party and minister of education, Gustav Fridolin, previous minister of education and former leader of the Green Party, take their places. Simona and Gustav are no small names, and the question of education is one of today’s…
Where did our Roaring 20s Go? Studentafton Evaluates the Last 5 years
As the world is approaching yet another episode of “late 20s”, few things seem to go in the right direction. The similarities with our last one, the 1920s, are feeling increasingly stark, which doesn’t ignite much confidence in the time to come.
Church election time – how and why we’re voting
Are you a member of the Swedish church and received a voting card last week? If so, you have been granted the right to vote in the upcoming Swedish church election (no matter if you have already thrown away your card or not).
What´s going on with USAID? A talk with Ellen Hillbom
President Donald Trump’s entry into office has resulted in a massive stream of executive orders. Although Trump has been vocal about the changes he wants to implement, many of the orders, both their content and the speed by which they are being issued, have surprised both voters and opponents. Many of the most radical ones…
Your guide to the best semla in Lund, 2025
The fourth of March, the day of the semla is finally here again. “Semmeldagen” is celebrated on the last day of preparations before the fast is set to begin, which means that every Tuesday, exactly 47 days before easter, Swedes get to indulge in what I would say is one of the country’s very best…
