Barbara Bergstr News Today

Sweden prides itself on being a knowledge economy, but its education system is at a breaking point because of a lack of teachers. The problem may trace back to the decision a generation ago to move to a free-choice voucher system.

A few very wealthy individuals have taken over large parts of the public sector, reaping substantial profits. Regulating these practices is high on the agenda for some parties running in general election on September 11.

Lisa Pelling explains how ‘freedom of choice’ has wrought a vicious circle of inequality and underperformance.