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HD to take a stand on deportation in criminal cases
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HD to take a stand on deportation in criminal cases

A teenager who shot a man to death in Flemingsberg was sentenced to prison and lifelong expulsion – despite being born and raised in Sweden. Now the Supreme Court will take up the case and try the question of expulsion
The Green Party reports Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee
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The Green Party reports Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee

Proposal: Tougher for Criminals Who Cannot be Deported
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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
Regions critical - majority against "informer law"
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Regions critical - majority against "informer law"

Fewer people get work permits after stricter salary requirements
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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.
Court sets boundaries for seasonal work
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Court sets boundaries for seasonal work

Shortage of Cloudberries – Expect Higher Prices
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Shortage of Cloudberries – Expect Higher Prices

More people expected to leave Sweden
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More people expected to leave Sweden

Asylum seekers to be restricted to one county
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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
Cousin marriages proposed to be banned in 2026
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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
The Government: Asylum seekers must live in state-run asylum accommodations
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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
Convicted of knife attack on 15-year-old in subway
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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.
The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence
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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)
Northvolt employees may be deported within three months
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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
Return Grant Skyrockets – up to 350,000
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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
Notorious Fraudster Joins American "Let's Dance"
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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
Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return
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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"
More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden
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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
Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden
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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.
State Employee Stole a Sandwich – Faces Dismissal
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State Employee Stole a Sandwich – Faces Dismissal

Salwan Momika gets new residence permit
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Salwan Momika gets new residence permit

Over 1,000 berry pickers were refused - decision overturned
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Over 1,000 berry pickers were refused - decision overturned

Increased Support for Injured Ukrainians
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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.
Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"
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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
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