Lina Kalmteg
Lina Kalmteg writes for the culture pages of Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet.
Updated: 22 February 2011
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By Lina Kalmteg
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INTEGRATION: Arabic, a European language like any other
11 November 20113225 Svenska Dagbladet Stockholm -
Sweden: Death of a Scandinavian myth
22 February 20111942 Svenska Dagbladet Stockholm
A Swedish journalist of Palestinian origin embarks on a tour of Europe to take an inventory of the use of Arabic across the continent with surprising results. 
For years, Sweden has benefited from a flattering reputation for equality, freedom and simplicity. However, criticism voiced by supporters of Julian Assange paints a more sombre image of the country akin to the stark backdrop for Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy.