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Proposal: Tougher for Criminals Who Cannot be Deported

People who have committed serious crimes or pose a security threat but cannot be deported should face tougher conditions in Sweden, according to a proposal in a new investigation. There is no place in Sweden for these people, says the Minister for Migration.

Proposal: Tougher for Criminals Who Cannot be Deported

Regions critical - majority against "informer law"

Not a single region in Sweden supports the Tidö parties' proposal to introduce a so-called informer law, shows a survey by Akademikerförbundet SSR, which [Dagens Nyheter](https://www. dn.

Regions critical - majority against "informer law"

Fewer people get work permits after stricter salary requirements

One year after the government raised the salary requirements to obtain a work permit in Sweden, the proportion of rejections has increased in the hotel and restaurant industries. .

Fewer people get work permits after stricter salary requirements

Court sets boundaries for seasonal work

An employer must be able to demonstrate economic capability to employ a seasonal worker in order to obtain a permit from the Migration Agency, according to the Migration Court of Appeal. The assessment of the employer's ability to manage salary costs is part of the financial capability that, according to law, must be assessed prior to permit issuance.

Court sets boundaries for seasonal work

Shortage of Cloudberries – Expect Higher Prices

It is expected to be a major shortage of cloudberries in the coming year, reports [P4 Norrbotten](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/stor-brist-pa-skogens-guld-da-gar-priset-upp).

Shortage of Cloudberries – Expect Higher Prices

More people expected to leave Sweden

More and more people with deportation decisions are expected to leave Sweden according to a new prognosis from the Migration Agency. The assessment is that approximately 7,800 people who have been denied residence permits will return voluntarily during 2024 – 900 more than the previous prognosis.

More people expected to leave Sweden

Asylum seekers to be restricted to one county

Asylum seekers should live in asylum centers and be restricted to staying within the county where their accommodation is located, proposes a government inquiry. Their presence will be monitored – otherwise, they may lose their daily allowance or have their asylum application rejected.

Asylum seekers to be restricted to one county

Cousin marriages proposed to be banned in 2026

The government's investigator proposes that cousin marriages be prohibited. Foreign cousin marriages should not be recognized in Sweden either.

Cousin marriages proposed to be banned in 2026

The Government: Asylum seekers must live in state-run asylum accommodations

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want all asylum seekers to live in asylum centers and not in private accommodation. The new rules now proposed are not mandatory – but more measures are expected.

The Government: Asylum seekers must live in state-run asylum accommodations

Convicted of knife attack on 15-year-old in subway

A 35-year-old man who stabbed a teenage boy in a subway car in central Stockholm last summer is convicted of aggravated assault. .

Convicted of knife attack on 15-year-old in subway

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals).

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Northvolt employees may be deported within three months

For hundreds of workers at Northvolt, more than their job is at stake. Their future in Sweden may be over if they don't find new employment within three months.

Northvolt employees may be deported within three months

Return Grant Skyrockets – up to 350,000

The Government and the Sweden Democrats (SD) want to significantly increase the repatriation benefit from 2026. An immigrant who repatriates will then be able to receive up to 350,000 kronor.

Return Grant Skyrockets – up to 350,000

Notorious Fraudster Joins American "Let's Dance"

The big scammer Anna Sorokin, known from Netflix, is ready for the new season of American "Let's Dance". With an ankle monitor.

Notorious Fraudster Joins American "Let's Dance"

Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return

The Government's investigator would propose measures that strongly stimulate voluntary repatriation. But the investigation concludes that such methods "cannot be found".

Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return

More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden

For the first time in over 50 years, Sweden has net emigration. The number of asylum applications and granted residence permits continues to decrease.

More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden

Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden

The Migration Agency expects 10,000 people to seek asylum in Sweden in 2024 – a decrease of 2,000 compared to the authority's previous forecast, which was presented in April. .

Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden

State Employee Stole a Sandwich – Faces Dismissal

An employee at the Migration Agency is suspected of having stolen a sandwich at Arlanda Airport. Now the man risks being prosecuted for the incident – and losing his job, reports [SVT News Gävleborg.

State Employee Stole a Sandwich – Faces Dismissal

Salwan Momika gets new residence permit

The Quran burner Salwan Momika has been granted a renewed residence permit in Sweden. According to the Migration Agency, he risks being subjected to torture if he is sent back to his home country of Iraq.

Salwan Momika gets new residence permit

Over 1,000 berry pickers were refused - decision overturned

The Migration Agency denied 1,278 foreign nationals residence and work permits to pick berries in Sweden during the summer and autumn. Now the Migration Court is overturning the decision.

Over 1,000 berry pickers were refused - decision overturned

Increased Support for Injured Ukrainians

Injured Ukrainians who have been evacuated to Sweden for treatment will, along with their relatives, be able to receive help with travel costs if they wish to return home after treatment. .

Increased Support for Injured Ukrainians

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"

Thousands of civilians were injured or killed when the Assad regime's army launched a violent attack on the cities of Homs and Hama in the run-up to the Syrian civil war. A Syrian brigadier general who fled to Sweden is now being acquitted in a unique war crimes trial.

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"

Over 1,000 berry pickers rejected – due to poor conditions

More than 1,000 foreign berry pickers are being rejected. The previous mismanagement, including missed paychecks, has led Migrationsverket to intensify its scrutiny of Thai staffing companies that supply labor to Swedish forests.

Over 1,000 berry pickers rejected – due to poor conditions

Authorities fail in ID investigations

Authority measures are not sufficiently effective in establishing the identity of individuals who come to Sweden, shows an audit by the National Audit Office. .

Authorities fail in ID investigations