Alcazar singer: Sweden "punishes" my husband

"Dehumanizing" and "distressing". Alcazar member Tess Merkel Solomon goes hard at Sweden's treatment of her British husband in an interview with The Guardian newspaper.

» Published: November 25 2024

Alcazar singer: Sweden "punishes" my husband
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Tess Merkel is married to the actor and entrepreneur Kenny Solomons, who has lived in Sweden since 2012. In connection with Brexit, he applied for a residence permit, but was denied with reference to being too late with his application.

Merkel emphasizes that her husband is integrated into Swedish society, has several employees, and pays taxes – and that he is also the stepfather to her two children.

It's completely appalling. The way this is handled is incomprehensible. It's almost as if they're discriminating and punishing British citizens, she says, and claims that the family did not receive any warning from Swedish authorities.

Kenny Solomons, who has returned to the UK to apply for Swedish citizenship from there, says he is worried about being punished when he now speaks out in the media.

I'm afraid that if I cross some border, I'll lose the opportunity to visit my wife and children and my home as a tourist.

Jesper Tengroth, press chief at the Migration Agency, tells TT that the authority informed widely about what applied in connection with Brexit.

It's about taking personal responsibility. The Migration Agency has in various ways been helpful in answering questions. We conducted numerous interviews and had continuously updated information on the website.

He points out that if you have a job or connection to Sweden, you can apply for a residence permit from the country outside Sweden where you are located.

And then you'll get it if you meet all the criteria. The door is not closed.

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