Sweden is infamous for having some of the highest taxes in the world, and yet the country’s tax agency is still one of Sweden’s most trusted institutions.

The Swedish attitude towards tax contrasts sharply with many countries where taxes can be a deeply divisive issue. We investigate what this says about Swedish society and how the popularity of the welfare state might survive growing challenges in the future.

  • @afraid_of_zombies
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    -272 months ago

    Random clicknait by video “journalists” isn’t world news.

    • Flying SquidM
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      302 months ago

      Why are they only pseudo-journalists to you?

      Maddy Savage is, apparently, a BBC staff journalist who specializes in Nordic issues.

      https://maddysavage.com/

      Benoît Derrier is a videographer (a form of journalism) who has captured a lot of footage in Sweden.

      https://www.benoitderrier.com/

      Did you even bother to look up their credentials before using those sarcasm quotes?