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This is how Swedish migration policy stands out: Unusual
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This is how Swedish migration policy stands out: Unusual

Europe as a whole is moving toward an increasingly restrictive stance on migration. However, in some respects Sweden's migration policy differs from that of other countries
Kristersson: French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil not relevant
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Kristersson: French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil not relevant

French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil are not an option - at least not in peacetime, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
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
Sick and addicted people are being tossed around, treated as unworthy
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Sick and addicted people are being tossed around, treated as unworthy

People with addiction problems and mental illness are being bounced around between regions and municipalities and rarely receive the care they need, according to the government. A new law and several amendments are now being presented
Migration Minister Johan Forssell wants to find a solution for teenage deportations this year
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Migration Minister Johan Forssell wants to find a solution for teenage deportations this year

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) wants to find a solution to teenage deportations that will take effect this year. "I never said 2027
Punishments more severe than fines should lead to deportation
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Punishments more severe than fines should lead to deportation

All foreign criminals sentenced to penalties more severe than a fine will, as a general rule, also be deported. The government expects the number of deportations of criminals to increase sixfold
Government estimates two-thirds of the Tidö Agreement completed
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Government estimates two-thirds of the Tidö Agreement completed

The government estimates that approximately two-thirds of the Tidö Agreement has been completed, SR Ekot reports.
Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country
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Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country

Immigrants who come to Sweden must qualify for welfare benefits. They must have lived in Sweden for at least five years before they can receive benefits such as child benefit and parental allowance, the government proposes
Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?
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Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?

Should women in the EU receive financial support if they are forced to leave their home country to have a safe and legal abortion? Yes, according to Sweden and others. The European Commission is expected to make its decision this week
Liberals in Gothenburg open to cooperating with Sweden Democrats after elections this fall
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Liberals in Gothenburg open to cooperating with Sweden Democrats after elections this fall

The Liberals in Gothenburg are open to cooperating with all parties, including the Sweden Democrats, on the city council after the elections this fall.
Sweden Democrats: Child pornography should result in indefinite imprisonment
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Sweden Democrats: Child pornography should result in indefinite imprisonment

The Sweden Democrats want pedophiles and anyone who possesses child pornography to be sentenced to prison for an indefinite period. This would apply regardless of the seriousness of the crime, says SD's Henrik Vinge
Sweden gives 12.9 billion kronor to Ukraine's air defense
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Sweden gives 12.9 billion kronor to Ukraine's air defense

Sweden is providing another military aid package to Ukraine worth 12. 9 billion Swedish kronor
This is where the new children's prisons are being created north of Stockholm
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This is where the new children's prisons are being created north of Stockholm

By the summer, 13-year-olds who commit serious crimes could be sent to prison. In Rosersberg, north of Stockholm, some of the very first departments to care for these children are currently being created
Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13
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Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13

Now the government and the SD are taking the next step regarding the criticized youth prisons. As early as July, the Rosersberg, Kumla and Sagsjön prisons will be able to accept children from the age of 13
Sweden Democrats open to placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil
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Sweden Democrats open to placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil

The Sweden Democrats are open to placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil if Sweden finds itself in a gray zone between war and peace. This would increase deterrence against Russia, SD spokesman Aron Emilsson says
Government to review Defamation Act
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Government to review Defamation Act

The government and the Sweden Democrats announced in an opinion piece in Aftonbladet that the Defamation Act will be reviewed.
Sida to persuade countries to accept deportees
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Sida to persuade countries to accept deportees

Aid should be used as a carrot-and-stick approach to get countries of origin to accept deportees and to increase returns from Sweden. This is one of the government's messages to the development assistance agency Sida this year
SD candidate apologizes after Russia statement
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SD candidate apologizes after Russia statement

The Sweden Democrats' top candidate in Sölvesborg is pouting after making controversial statements about Ukraine and Russia.
Åkesson on teenage expulsions: Young people who have adapted to Sweden must be given a chance
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Åkesson on teenage expulsions: Young people who have adapted to Sweden must be given a chance

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson, commenting on the high-profile issue of teenage expulsions, said that young people who "have adapted and made Sweden their own" must be given a chance.
MP Katja Nyberg says she didn't take cocaine or drive drunk
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MP Katja Nyberg says she didn't take cocaine or drive drunk

MP Katja Nyberg, who formerly belonged to the Sweden Democrats, continues to deny the accusations against her. In an interview with Kvartal, Nyberg says she "has not taken any cocaine" and "has not driven drunk
Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes
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Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes

Participating in or associating with a criminal gang should be made a punishable offense, government investigators suggest. Police estimate that around 700 people would be sentenced to prison each year if the law is enacted
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
Kristersson on Tidösprickan: No drama
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Kristersson on Tidösprickan: No drama

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) currently sees no possibility of moving forward with a bill to revoke already-granted permanent residence permits. He says the investigation must be supplemented if the bill is to be implemented
Åkesson missed the press conference, not completely in agreement
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Åkesson missed the press conference, not completely in agreement

When the Sweden Democrats were scheduled to present their first election promise, Jimmie Åkesson did not attend. He says the reason was a disagreement with the other Tidö parties over migration policy
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