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Swedish Migration Board suspends deportations to Lebanon until further notice
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Swedish Migration Board suspends deportations to Lebanon until further notice

The situation in Lebanon is difficult to assess and is changing rapidly. The Swedish Migration Board has therefore decided to suspend deportations and expulsions to Lebanon until further notice
What the government's migration proposal includes
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What the government's migration proposal includes

The government is presenting a series of proposals on migration. They concern teenage deportations, revocation of permanent residence permits, Ukrainians, and work permits for healthcare professionals
Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations
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Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations

The Tidö parties have agreed on a solution for the so-called teenage deportations. There is no answer yet on exactly how it will work, but, pending new legislation, the Migration Board will pause the deportations
First new repatriation grants approved in Sweden
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First new repatriation grants approved in Sweden

The Swedish Migration Board has now granted the new, significantly increased repatriation grant for the first time.
Swedish Migration Board: Eight years to revoke permanent residence permits
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Swedish Migration Board: Eight years to revoke permanent residence permits

The Swedish Migration Board estimates that it will take eight years to process all cases if the government were to implement the proposal to revoke permanent residence permits. This is stated in the agency's budget submission to the government
Swedish Migration Board estimates around 600 people per year will receive repatriation grants
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Swedish Migration Board estimates around 600 people per year will receive repatriation grants

It is estimated that around 600 people per year will be granted the new, increased return grant in the coming years. This is a preliminary assessment by the Migration Board based on grant applications received in January and early February
Swedish Migration Board says it does not deport small children alone
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Swedish Migration Board says it does not deport small children alone

The head of the Swedish Migration Board is self-critical about the lack of clarity in the case of the baby who received a deportation order. Director General Maria Mindhammar says the Swedish Migration Board does not carry out deportations that send small children abroad alone
Government and Sweden Democrats negotiate on teenage deportations
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Government and Sweden Democrats negotiate on teenage deportations

The government and the Sweden Democrats (SD) are now negotiating a change to the law affecting teenage deportations. If the bill is finalised, the Swedish Migration Board may delay deportation decisions until the law comes into force
Business: Kick the kids out is a bad signal
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Business: Kick the kids out is a bad signal

The business community warns that deporting teenagers is scaring away people with important skills from Sweden. "Kicking out the kids of those who come here doesn't send a good signal," says Jonas Jegers at the employers' organization Almega
Major shortcomings in issuing Swedish work permits for non-EU/EEA citizens
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Major shortcomings in issuing Swedish work permits for non-EU/EEA citizens

A large number of work permits have been granted to employers who were deemed unscrupulous, who falsified union statements, or who used sham employment, according to a new review by the National Audit Office.
Law Council considers Swedish citizenship proposals
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Law Council considers Swedish citizenship proposals

The government wants to significantly tighten the requirements for obtaining Swedish citizenship - on National Day. The new rules will also apply to people who have already submitted an application, a move that is facing strong criticism from the Law Council
Children primarily accompany their parents when deported
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Children primarily accompany their parents when deported

The so-called teenage deportations and the deportation decision involving a baby have sparked strong reactions. According to the Swedish Migration Board, only "a limited group" of young adults is affected by the teenage deportations
Left Party: Social Democrats and Liberals have lied to the Swedish people
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Left Party: Social Democrats and Liberals have lied to the Swedish people

S and L chose not to support V's and MP's proposal in the social insurance committee on teenage deportations. "S and L have lied to the Swedish people straight to their faces and said they want to stop the deportations," says V's migration policy spokesperson Tony Haddou
Eight-month-old baby has received deportation order to Iran, family representative says they are really sad
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Eight-month-old baby has received deportation order to Iran, family representative says they are really sad

"An eight-month-old baby has received a deportation order to Iran. The family is really sad; I talk to them almost every day," the family's legal representative, Shila Monjezi, tells TT
What experts say about deporting an eight-month-old baby in Sweden
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What experts say about deporting an eight-month-old baby in Sweden

The fact that an eight-month-old baby has been issued a deportation order is causing strong reactions. Many are asking whether it is possible to deport the boy alone
Center Party demands answers from Swedish Migration Agency about teenage deportations
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Center Party demands answers from Swedish Migration Agency about teenage deportations

The Center Party wants answers from the Swedish Migration Agency about what the agency needs to be able to stop the deportations of teenagers. The director-general will now answer questions before the Social Insurance Committee
Kristersson on deportation of baby to Iran: sounds unreasonable
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Kristersson on deportation of baby to Iran: sounds unreasonable

The Swedish Migration Board has decided that an eight-month-old boy, born in Sweden, will be deported to his parents' homeland of Iran, reports Sveriges Radio. "We do not deport small children separated from their parents," Kristersson tells Ekot
Why teenagers in Sweden are being expelled
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Why teenagers in Sweden are being expelled

There's a lot of talk about so-called teenage deportations right now. Young people living in Sweden with their families are suddenly being told they can't stay when they turn 18
Suspected serious crime at Swedish Migration Board's return center in Märsta
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Suspected serious crime at Swedish Migration Board's return center in Märsta

A police operation is underway at the Swedish Migration Board's return center in Märsta, north of Stockholm, Dagens ETC reports.
Swedish proposal: Asylum seekers should stay within their county
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Swedish proposal: Asylum seekers should stay within their county

Asylum seekers must remain in the county where they have been placed in the Swedish Migration Agency's accommodation. If they violate the rules, their daily allowance may be withdrawn
Migration Minister Forssell wants retroactive conduct requirements for residence permits
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Migration Minister Forssell wants retroactive conduct requirements for residence permits

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) wants to override the government's investigator on a bill on misconduct. Forssell told Svenska Dagbladet that he wants the proposal to apply retroactively - despite the government's investigator advising against it
Staffanstorp politicians who refused to accept refugees acquitted
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Staffanstorp politicians who refused to accept refugees acquitted

Top Moderate (M) politician Christian Sonesson and five other politicians in Staffanstorp have been acquitted of suspicion of gross misconduct. The politicians were charged over a political decision to stop receiving quota refugees
After the violence - deportations to Iran halted
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After the violence - deportations to Iran halted

The Swedish Migration Board temporarily suspends all deportations to Iran following widespread protests against the regime and violence against demonstrators.
Here are the entrepreneurs' favorite Swedish authorities
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Here are the entrepreneurs' favorite Swedish authorities

The Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Companies Registration Office are the favorite authorities of small businesses. Less popular with the 1,100 respondents were the Swedish Migration Agency and the Swedish Public Employment Service
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