Swedes weigh up implications of euro-vote

As the dust settles on one of the most emotional weeks in recent Swedish history, commentators are already analysing the implications of Sweden's decisive 'nej' for Sweden and for Europe.

It is generally agreed that the political implications for Sweden are enormous.

Prime Minister Göran Persson has always stressed that he would not resign in the event of a no vote, saying that the euro vote was not a vote of confidence in the government. But he has also said, "right now I'm dep...