Earlier this year, Sweden’s government announced it would not recognise Western Sahara as a country. The real reason for this decision may lie not in the deserts of West Africa, but with Moroccan children living on Stockholm's streets.
Both partners in the governing coalition - the Social Democrats and Greens - had urged recognition while in opposition. In 2012, the parties had together with the Left Party and the Sweden Democrats Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting memberGet EU news that matters