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Kristersson says threats against politicians must be taken seriously
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Kristersson says threats against politicians must be taken seriously

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declined to comment on the verdict regarding actions against ministers Benjamin Dousa and Johan Forssell, but offered his general view on the safety of politicians. "For me, it is an incredibly important signal that threats against politicians must be taken very, very seriously," he said
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
Prosecutor seeks prison for threats against ministers Johan Forssell and Benjamin Dousa
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Prosecutor seeks prison for threats against ministers Johan Forssell and Benjamin Dousa

Prosecutor Carl Mellberg is seeking imprisonment for a 43-year-old man from the activist group Rojava Committees, who is charged with unlawful threats against Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). The man denies the charge and claims that the actions fall within the scope of freedom of expression
Forssell on teenage deportations: Working on a solution
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Forssell on teenage deportations: Working on a solution

The issue of teenagers facing deportation has put pressure on the government. Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) said a proposal is being developed to address their situation
Forssell: New SEK 70 million support for increased returns to Syria, Somalia and Afghanistan
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Forssell: New SEK 70 million support for increased returns to Syria, Somalia and Afghanistan

The government is providing a contribution of SEK 70 million to the UN migration agency, IOM, to increase returns to Syria, Somalia and Afghanistan, among other things. A similar, much-debated support to Somalia last year has yielded good results, according to Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Forssell: Teenagers at risk of deportation should be allowed to complete high school
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Forssell: Teenagers at risk of deportation should be allowed to complete high school

Teenagers who are at risk of deportation should be able to complete their upper-secondary education, Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) said in an interview with Ekot on Saturday.
Swedish government tightens requirements for becoming a citizen
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Swedish government tightens requirements for becoming a citizen

The government wants to raise the bar for becoming a Swedish citizen. You must "live honorably," speak Swedish, and be able to support yourself
Forssell on deportations: Must be reasonable
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Forssell on deportations: Must be reasonable

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) says he is "anxious" to find a solution to the deportations of teenagers. But it must be done in the right way, he says on SVT's Agenda
Migration Minister Forssell on teenage deportations: Nothing promised
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Migration Minister Forssell on teenage deportations: Nothing promised

Deportations of teenagers who have lived in Sweden for years with their families have drawn criticism. "We have requested a proposal for a so-called 'valve,' and we are currently preparing it," says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
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
Increased controls will result in more expulsions
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Increased controls will result in more expulsions

The Swedish Police Authority has been tasked by the government to intensify internal immigration controls next year. The aim is to find more people who are staying in Sweden without permission and to ensure that more deportation decisions can be enforced, reports TV4 Nyheterna
Forssell on Somalia money: Gives good results
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Forssell on Somalia money: Gives good results

Despite criticism, Sweden's cooperation with Somalia to increase forced deportations will continue, according to Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M). He also wants to see similar arrangements with more countries
Support requirements for immigration will be tightened
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Support requirements for immigration will be tightened

The government and the SD want to tighten the requirements for family immigration, including by raising the support requirement by 30 percent. This is a very big and important change, which will affect many people, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Yes to asylum centers outside the EU
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Yes to asylum centers outside the EU

The resistance was fierce for a long time – but now the EU is opening up asylum processing in centres outside the Union. Good news, says EU Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner
"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported
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"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported

The conditions will become tougher for foreign citizens who have committed crimes but cannot be deported. Now this group is finally finished once and for all, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Receives aid money – no one knows who they are
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Receives aid money – no one knows who they are

No responsible authority in Sweden knows who the civil servants in Somalia are, who are paid with Swedish aid money, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Forssell wants to deport more criminals to Syria
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Forssell wants to deport more criminals to Syria

The government wants to send back convicted criminals to Syria and visited the country earlier this week. We have taken steps to expand our cooperation on criminal deportations, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns
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Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment
Detention facilities are criticized – expensive and legally unsafe
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Detention facilities are criticized – expensive and legally unsafe

Sweden's detention facilities are costly and decisions about detention are not made on legally sound grounds. People who are to be taken into custody risk deviating and becoming part of the shadow society, the National Audit Office writes in a review and urges the government to act
Forssell on the municipalities' nobb: "Irresponsible"
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Forssell on the municipalities' nobb: "Irresponsible"

Stockholm joins the ranks of municipalities that say no to the government's invitation to cooperate on voluntary repatriation, reports Mitt i. But the Minister for Migration rejects the criticism
Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate
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Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media
Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy
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Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy

The Social Democrats report Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) to the Constitutional Committee, reports Ekot. The Green party demands his resignation
Moderate Party Proposes Sweden Contract for Immigrants to Uphold Values
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Moderate Party Proposes Sweden Contract for Immigrants to Uphold Values

The Moderate Party is taking a new step today in its integration policy. Immigrants must accept and comply with Swedish values
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