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The Conversation Africa Nina Hillenberg, Senior Lecturer, Design, Torrens University Australia

Democracy meatballs: why IKEA is the place for Swedes abroad to vote

Democracy meatballs: why IKEA is the place for Swedes abroad to vote

Sweden’s election is on September 13. In Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland and Hyderabad, citizens voted inside the furniture giant’s blue-and-yellow stores.

Christopher Furlong/Getty Images For most Australians and New Zealanders, IKEA is where you go for a BILLY bookcase, Swedish meatballs and a trolley full of purchases you never intended to make. Bu… [+6012 chars]
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