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Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment

Stockholm University's management is strongly critical of the government's decision to let educational institutions design tests for those who want to become Swedish citizens. .

Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment

Minister Opposes Tidö Agreement on Swedish Work Permit Wage Rules

The Government's plans to raise the salary requirement to obtain a work permit in Sweden are met with internal criticism from Minister for Employment Johan Britz (The Liberals). He is now going against the Tidö Agreement and wants to stop the plans.

Minister Opposes Tidö Agreement on Swedish Work Permit Wage Rules

Säpo Council Meets After Revelations on Security Concerns

Säpo's inspection council met on Wednesday for an extra meeting. The reason was the revelations surrounding the fact that the Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) son moved in right-wing extremist circles, and that Säpo's bodyguards leaked sensitive information via training apps.

Säpo Council Meets After Revelations on Security Concerns

Johan Forssell Declines Further Comments on Son's Extremist Ties

The Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) does not want to answer more questions about his son's connections to right-wing extremism, which was exposed by the foundation Expo earlier this summer. .

Johan Forssell Declines Further Comments on Son's Extremist Ties

EU Migration Ministers Push for Stricter Asylum Policies at Copenhagen Meeting

The pressure for a stricter migration policy is increasing in the EU, especially since Germany has made a complete turnaround. Right now, the EU's migration ministers are meeting in Copenhagen – and Denmark's goal is that more people who are denied their asylum application should leave the EU.

EU Migration Ministers Push for Stricter Asylum Policies at Copenhagen Meeting

Are Ministers' Children Above the Law? Expert Questions Justice Minister's Statement

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) states that the son of Minister of Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) has not committed any crime. An assertion that may constitute undue influence, writes freedom of speech expert Nils Funcke on DN Debatt.

Are Ministers' Children Above the Law? Expert Questions Justice Minister's Statement

Kristersson's Defense of Forssell Criticized by Swedish Antisemitism Committee

Ulf Kristersson's defense of Minister of Migration Johan Forssell receives harsh criticism from the Swedish Committee Against Antisemitism (SKMA), which Expressen was the first to report. According to SKMA, the statement about "bad company" downplays the threat to Jews from right-wing extremist groups.

Kristersson's Defense of Forssell Criticized by Swedish Antisemitism Committee

Expert Suggests Expanding Säpo's Role to Include Politicians' Families

Säpo's mission to protect ministers today does not include also keeping an eye on family members. But the mission may need to be broadened, according to an intelligence expert.

Expert Suggests Expanding Säpo's Role to Include Politicians' Families

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Involved in Extremist Groups

The parent's responsibility has become a hot issue as it becomes clear that the Minister of Migration Johan Forssell's (The Moderate Party) teenage son has been active in right-wing extremist circles. Researcher Christer Mattsson, who has interviewed Nazis and their relatives for several years, points to several warning signs for parents.

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Involved in Extremist Groups

Nazi Ideology and Warrior Ideals in Sweden's Extreme Activist Clubs

Minister for Migration Johan Forssell's minor son is to have been active in the right-wing extremist Activist Club Sweden, according to an investigation in Expo. The movement, whose roots are traced to the USA, has gained increasingly more ground in Sweden in recent years and the Security Service warns that young people risk being drawn into the violence-advocating environments.

Nazi Ideology and Warrior Ideals in Sweden's Extreme Activist Clubs

Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that the Minister for Migration can remain in the government. ”Of course, I still have confidence in Johan Forssell”, he says in a written comment to TT.

Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy

Johan Forssell Addresses Allegations About Son's Extremist Ties

Johan Forssell has now officially commented on the allegations regarding his son's right-wing extremist connections. This eliminates the potential security threat, according to intelligence expert Tony Ingesson.

Johan Forssell Addresses Allegations About Son's Extremist Ties

Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism

The Minister for Migration's teenage son has been involved in right-wing extremist circles. It is an incredibly serious situation, says Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch.

Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism

Johan Forssell Addresses Son's Far-Right Ties, Stays as Migration Minister

Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) is now speaking out about his son who, according to the newspaper Expo, has connections to a right-wing extremist environment. As a dad, you get shocked, you get horrified.

Johan Forssell Addresses Son's Far-Right Ties, Stays as Migration Minister

Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

The Government sees a risk for a new refugee wave to Europe if the situation worsens between Iran and Israel. Then it is excluded that Sweden receives large groups of refugees, according to Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Sweden is pushing for EU measures to get Syrian refugees to return home. –Excellent with EU-common transport solutions for example, thinks Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Forssell Criticizes Social Democrats' New Policy on Segregation

Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) is critical of the Social Democrats' new domestic policy guidelines, which were decided at the weekend's Social Democratic Congress. .

Forssell Criticizes Social Democrats' New Policy on Segregation

EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

The EU opens the door to "Rwanda models" in new rules on which countries can be considered safe to send asylum seekers to. The connection to the recipient country will no longer be necessary.

EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

Sweden Plans to Increase Deportation Sentences for Foreign Criminals

New rules can lead to the number of foreigners who are sentenced to deportation due to crime being sixfold. It is finally settled with people who come to Sweden and commit crimes, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Plans to Increase Deportation Sentences for Foreign Criminals

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

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 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 Considers Using Albanian Centers for Deportees in Italy

Sweden may send people who are to be deported to Italy's disputed center in Albania, possibly very soon. I have made inquiries, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) on site in Italy.

Sweden Considers Using Albanian Centers for Deportees in Italy