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Kristersson Defends Climate Policy Amid Criticism in Constitutional Committee

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that the government is living up to the climate law, despite heavy criticism of the climate policy. This is, after all, politics, he says in the Committee on the Constitution.

Kristersson Defends Climate Policy Amid Criticism in Constitutional Committee

Kristersson Faces Constitutional Committee Over Climate Policy Concerns

Has Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) breached the Instrument of Government by providing "misleading" information about climate policy? This is one of the questions when Kristersson is questioned today in the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU). .

Kristersson Faces Constitutional Committee Over Climate Policy Concerns

Sweden's New Repatriation Grant Offers 350,000 Kronor to Returnees

The Government's repatriation grant is to amount to 600,000 kronor for a family and 350,000 for an adult. According to the Minister for Migration, comprehensive control measures will prevent fraud.

Sweden's New Repatriation Grant Offers 350,000 Kronor to Returnees

Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

All larger assistance companies have employees linked to organized crime, according to a new investigation. It is a very problematic picture that is being painted, says the Director-General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency Nils Öberg to TT.

Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

Employee fired from Migration Agency

An employee has been dismissed from the Migration Agency after holding and kissing female colleagues, reports [P4 Kronoberg](https://www. sverigesradio.

Employee fired from Migration Agency

Sweden Proposes Stricter Asylum Laws, Ends Permanent Residency

The government's investigator proposes that the possibility of permanent residence permits be completely removed for asylum immigrants. The right to public counsel for asylum seekers is proposed to be limited.

Sweden Proposes Stricter Asylum Laws, Ends Permanent Residency

Sweden Proposes Tighter Security at Migration Detention Centers

The order and control at the Migration Agency's detention centers should be tightened. Living quarters should be allowed to be searched and body searches permitted in more cases.

Sweden Proposes Tighter Security at Migration Detention Centers

Sweden Proposes Stricter Housing Rules for New Immigrants

Municipalities should be able to decide more about how many newly arrived immigrants they want to receive. A new model with "establishment housing" for a maximum of three years should also be created.

Sweden Proposes Stricter Housing Rules for New Immigrants

Sweden Considers Deportation for Misbehavior Under New Proposal

Residence permits in Sweden may be denied or revoked for individuals who are deemed to misbehave, according to a proposal from the government's investigator. What is considered to be shortcomings in lifestyle will be determined in migration courts.

Sweden Considers Deportation for Misbehavior Under New Proposal

Sweden Grants Residence Permit to Örebro Shooting Victim's Husband

When the 32-year-old mother of small children was killed in the school shooting in Örebro, her husband was living abroad, as he lacked a Swedish residence permit. Now, the husband, who is also the father of the four children who lived with their mother in Sweden, has been granted a residence permit, reports [Nerikes Allehanda](https://www.

Sweden Grants Residence Permit to Örebro Shooting Victim's Husband

Sweden's Migration Agency Faces Criticism for Slow Citizenship Processing

Thousands of cases pending and partially arbitrary handling. The Migration Agency's work is not efficient, according to the National Audit Office.

Sweden's Migration Agency Faces Criticism for Slow Citizenship Processing

Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert

The Security Service alerted about a case officer at the Migration Agency who was deemed to have had unsuitable connections and been disloyal to the Swedish state. Now he gets fired, reports Swedish Radio.

Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert

Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules to Enhance Security

The Swedish Migration Agency tightens controls to prevent individuals deemed a security threat from becoming Swedish citizens. Citizenship is a decision that cannot be revoked and it is of the utmost importance that it is correct, says Oskar Ekblad at the Swedish Migration Agency.

Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules to Enhance Security

So, public servants' protection will be strengthened

Public officials should be exempt from disclosing their names in connection with certain sensitive decisions. The purpose is to reduce the risk of threats and harassment.

So, public servants' protection will be strengthened

Little interest in returning to Syria

One person. The Syrians' interest in getting help from Norwegian authorities to return to their home country is, to say the least, lukewarm.

Little interest in returning to Syria

Escaped from detention center with stolen vehicle

Two men have escaped from the Migration Agency's detention center in Åstorp during the night. A stolen work vehicle has been driven into the building and smashed a window.

Escaped from detention center with stolen vehicle

Northvolt Employee: My World Was Turned Upside Down

3,000 employees in Skellefteå will be leaving in connection with the bankruptcy of the battery manufacturer Northvolt. For many, the news was a shock – and an uncertain future awaits.

Northvolt Employee: My World Was Turned Upside Down

After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

The threat of redundancy has been hanging over the thousands of Northvolt employees for a longer period. Several risk becoming unemployed – and in many cases having to leave Sweden.

After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

ID Thieves Milk the Welfare System – This is How They Will be Stopped

More authorities than today can use biometrics to prevent identity abuse. This must be stopped, if we are to crack down on serious crime, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.

ID Thieves Milk the Welfare System – This is How They Will be Stopped

New Law Targets Wage Rights for Foreign Workers in Sweden

A new law on the right to wages for foreign workers, penalty fees against cheating employers and opportunities for time-limited residence permits. A long series of proposals are now being submitted to the government to strengthen efforts against work-related crime.

New Law Targets Wage Rights for Foreign Workers in Sweden

Lack of authority – granted 66 permits to stay

A former case officer at the Migration Agency granted numerous residence permits – without having the authority to do so. He is convicted of gross misconduct – and also loses his new job as a police officer, reports Göteborgs-Posten.

Lack of authority – granted 66 permits to stay

Proposal: Deportees to be held in custody longer

More asylum seekers who have been rejected should be able to be detained and stay there longer, up to one and a half years, proposes the government's investigator. More people should also be able to be monitored with electronic ankle tags and not be allowed to leave their municipality.

Proposal: Deportees to be held in custody longer

Minister for Migration Forssell: Stricter requirements for citizenship - from day one

The requirements for becoming a Swedish citizen should be tightened. But Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (M) wants to go further than the investigator – and skip transitional rules.

Minister for Migration Forssell: Stricter requirements for citizenship - from day one

Iran's Foreign Ministry summons Sweden's ambassador over imam

Sweden's ambassador in Tehran has been summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry since an imam has been detained in Sweden, reports the British-based news site Iran International. .

Iran's Foreign Ministry summons Sweden's ambassador over imam