With inflation at record highs, Sweden grapples with poverty | AFP

Record inflation and a forecast recession for 2023: the repercussions of the war in Ukraine have taken Sweden from being a good performer in the EU to the bottom of the league. Food prices are taking off in the country with an average increase of almost 20% over a year, and more than 40% for butter and milk. The poorest Swedish households are the hardest hit, with economic indicators also showing that inequality is at its highest in the country since the late 1970s. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only