I cannot but concur. Also Swedes are a rather "obedient" to authority due to the historically high trust and confidence in government and other people (short article here https://sciencenorway.no/forskningno-norway-social-relations/why-do-the-nordics-trust-one-another/1444626 ) which makes them more prone to follow recommendations regarded as reasonable.
Update 2
The "Sweden tightens the rules" article ( https://lockdownsceptics.org/2020/12/19/latest-news-228/#sweden-tightens-the-rules ) may give the impression that the Swedish gov't has promulgated tougher restrictions. This is not the case.
The only enforceable rule is the change that requires restaurants to divide parties larger than 4 people (previously 8 people*) and that alcohol may not be served after 8 PM. These new rules will be in effect starting december 24. (In practice this will lead to more private parties.)
Otherwise it is just advice. See my first post for a review.
The goverment has also issued a statement expressing that they wish and hope that municipalities will close down non-essential services (e.g. libraries) and that private stores postpone the traditional end of year-sales during the Christmas holidays.
*The Spectator erroneously stated 6
Update 3
Sorry forgot to mention the new face mask-advice. As mentioned earlier Sweden is under a lot of pressure to comply to the narrative. That is why Tegnell has been sidelined and PM Löfven has started to hold "Corona-talks". The most galling Swedish intransigence, from an EU standpoint, is the Swedish refusal to advice/force masks. The change in narrative is thus mainly due to pressure to comply with the EU-wide mask, uhm, tale.
As with everything else in Sweden it is only advice and suggestions and no sanctions are possible. Although that may change in public transportation settings if the proposed "corona law" (see update one) comes into effect.
I read that this morning and that tegnell had been sidelined..it seems all countries want yes men only...
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Thank you for your excellent summaries of the state of play in Sweden.
One thing that strikes me as critical is how important your Constitution is in protecting civil liberties. With regard to the proposed corona law, how much discussion has there been about whether it would be unconsitutional and/or unenforceable?
