Alex is a journalist based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

He is the Scandinavian correspondent for the Italian news agency ANSA and writes on Nordic affairs for British media such as BBC and The Times. Has co-produced two radio documentaries for Sveriges Radio, Swedish public service radio and works regularly for their newsroom.

Basic information

Name
Alex Maxia
Title
Journalist
Expertise
Nordic Affairs
Country
Sweden
City
Gothenburg
Twitter
@maxialexx
Links

Supported projects

A 'Degree' of Sacrifices

  • Education
  • Exploitation

COPENHAGEN/GOTHENBURG/OSLO - Winter is cold in Scandinavia, even more so if you come from afar and are used to warmer climates, as for many international students who choose to defy the low temperatures and buckle up to study up north.

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Alexander Maxia

Forced sterilisation of women with disabilities in Europe

  • Healthcare
  • Human Rights

EU - Forced sterilisation of women with disabilities is criminalised in only nine EU countries. This investigation in Spain, France, Hungary and Sweden proves that the eugenics-based practice is still going on in Europe at a time when the European Parliament is debating its outlawing.  

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