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Government Plans to Increase University College Places in Sweden
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Government Plans to Increase University College Places in Sweden

More places at the university college, more establishment jobs and better matching on the labor market. The government is investing a total of just over half a billion kronor in this in the autumn budget
Sweden Proposes Stricter Family Immigration Rules
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Sweden Proposes Stricter Family Immigration Rules

Family immigration should be tightened, according to the investigative proposals that have now been submitted to Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party). But it is unclear what the effect will be if the proposals are implemented
Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment
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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.
Minister Opposes Tidö Agreement on Swedish Work Permit Wage Rules
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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
Säpo Council Meets After Revelations on Security Concerns
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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
Johan Forssell Declines Further Comments on Son's Extremist Ties
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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.
EU Migration Ministers Push for Stricter Asylum Policies at Copenhagen Meeting
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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
Are Ministers' Children Above the Law? Expert Questions Justice Minister's Statement
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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
Kristersson's Defense of Forssell Criticized by Swedish Antisemitism Committee
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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
Expert Suggests Expanding Säpo's Role to Include Politicians' Families
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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
Warning Signs Your Child May Be Involved in Extremist Groups
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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
Nazi Ideology and Warrior Ideals in Sweden's Extreme Activist Clubs
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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
Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy
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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
Johan Forssell Addresses Allegations About Son's Extremist Ties
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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
Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism
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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
Johan Forssell Addresses Son's Far-Right Ties, Stays as Migration Minister
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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
Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
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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)
Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns
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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)
Forssell Criticizes Social Democrats' New Policy on Segregation
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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.
EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries
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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
Sweden Plans to Increase Deportation Sentences for Foreign Criminals
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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's New Repatriation Grant Offers 350,000 Kronor to Returnees
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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 Proposes Stricter Asylum Laws, Ends Permanent Residency
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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 Tighter Security at Migration Detention Centers
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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
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