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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
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
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
TV4 defends Leif GW Persson after comments on threats to ministers
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TV4 defends Leif GW Persson after comments on threats to ministers

TV4 is defending Leif GW Persson after the criminologist's high-profile statements about threats to ministers. Some say he should retire, but we don't think so, TV4 CEO Fredrick Malmberg said
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
Leif GW Persson supports suspect in ministerial threats, criticized
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Leif GW Persson supports suspect in ministerial threats, criticized

Criminologist Leif GW Persson supports the man accused of placing apples painted with Hitler's face outside Migration Minister Johan Forssell's (M) door.
Tougher restrictions for criminals who cannot be deported in Sweden
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Tougher restrictions for criminals who cannot be deported in Sweden

People who have committed serious crimes or pose a security threat but cannot be deported will face tougher restrictions in Sweden, according to legislative amendments proposed by the government.
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
Social Democrats slam teenage deportations, say this is wrong
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Social Democrats slam teenage deportations, say this is wrong

The Social Democrats are wavering on the issue of the so-called teenage deportations and want the government to halt them immediately until a safety valve is in place in the system.
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)
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
Sweden wants to make it easier to deport rapists
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Sweden wants to make it easier to deport rapists

The government will take the initiative with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, to seek a changed interpretation of the refugee regulations, reports TV4. More people could be deported
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
Government establishes service center for Ukrainian war refugees in Sweden
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Government establishes service center for Ukrainian war refugees in Sweden

The government is investing 9. 7 million kronor in a service center for Ukrainian war refugees in Sweden
The number of asylum seekers is decreasing, down 30 percent
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The number of asylum seekers is decreasing, down 30 percent

The number of asylum seekers decreased by around 30 percent last year compared with the previous year. Asylum-related immigration is at its lowest level in 40 years
Murdered women honored at candlelight vigils
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Murdered women honored at candlelight vigils

Several candlelight vigils were held on Sunday afternoon to honor the two women who were murdered in Boden and Rönninge over the Christmas holidays.
Harsh criticism of revoked residence permits
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Harsh criticism of revoked residence permits

Several authorities are sharply critical of the proposal that it should be possible to revoke permanent residence permits. This will have a major impact on individuals and could violate the constitution, is part of the criticism
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
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