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Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

The Government wants to see a concrete EU proposal for "return hubs" for those deported from the EU. We need common answers, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

Proposal: Tougher for Criminals Who Cannot be Deported

People who have committed serious crimes or pose a security threat but cannot be deported should face tougher conditions in Sweden, according to a proposal in a new investigation. There is no place in Sweden for these people, says the Minister for Migration.

Proposal: Tougher for Criminals Who Cannot be Deported

Asylum seekers to be restricted to one county

Asylum seekers should live in asylum centers and be restricted to staying within the county where their accommodation is located, proposes a government inquiry. Their presence will be monitored – otherwise, they may lose their daily allowance or have their asylum application rejected.

Asylum seekers to be restricted to one county

Tougher approach – EU asylum policy shifts

Prisons and exceptions, tightened borders and increased pressure on countries outside Europe. These are the new watchwords as more and more EU countries demand tougher action on migration.

Tougher approach – EU asylum policy shifts

The Government: Asylum seekers must live in state-run asylum accommodations

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want all asylum seekers to live in asylum centers and not in private accommodation. The new rules now proposed are not mandatory – but more measures are expected.

The Government: Asylum seekers must live in state-run asylum accommodations

Floods Stop Ministerial Trip to Vienna

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (M) are cancelling their planned trip to Vienna on Wednesday, where they were to meet, among others, Austria's Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The idea was that they would present Swedish migration policy there.

Floods Stop Ministerial Trip to Vienna

Cutting the return allowance: "Money down the drain"

The government's plans for a sharply increased return migration grant are being criticized by the Center Party. It's throwing money into the sea, which even the government's own investigator has established, says the party's migration policy spokesperson Jonny Cato.

Cutting the return allowance: "Money down the drain"

Return Grant Skyrockets – up to 350,000

The Government and the Sweden Democrats (SD) want to significantly increase the repatriation benefit from 2026. An immigrant who repatriates will then be able to receive up to 350,000 kronor.

Return Grant Skyrockets – up to 350,000

Kristersson to teach Austrians about migration

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has been invited to Austria to talk about the Swedish migration policy. Reducing immigration to Sweden is one of the Tidö government's main priorities and the overhaul of the migration policy has also received international attention.

Kristersson to teach Austrians about migration

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister. .

They can take over after Billström

Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave

Sweden's ambassador to Mali is urged to leave the country within 72 hours. Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) calls the decision "remarkable".

Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave

Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

The Government suspects two cases of corruption linked to Swedish aid in Mali and Kenya. Now, it is slamming on the brakes for a large project that would support farmers.

Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

The Government stops aid to Iraq

The Government is terminating the development aid to Iraq. The country is thus missing out on hundreds of millions of kronor.

The Government stops aid to Iraq

Sweden helps Ukraine with 112

Sweden will help Ukraine build a 112 system linked to the Ukrainian rescue service. The government has decided to allocate nearly ten million kronor from the aid budget to the project.

Sweden helps Ukraine with 112

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

It will be a moderate - but who? Already today, the government is presenting Sweden's next EU Commissioner. .

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

100 million to Palestinian refugees

The Government is now paying out 100 million kronor to Unrwa – the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees. We want these aid funds to reach all women and children who are suffering in Gaza, says Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

100 million to Palestinian refugees

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

A new Swedish EU Commissioner is soon to be appointed. Can it be EU Minister Jessika Roswall, a former Prime Minister or KD leader Ebba Busch? So far, the answer only exists in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's head.

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

Car industry expects more expensive electric cars

Worse competition and more expensive electric cars are likely to be the consequence of tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, according to several Swedish car organisations. .

Car industry expects more expensive electric cars

Swedish Tenn wins the government's export prize

One Hundred Year Anniversary Swedish Tenn Wins Government's Export Prize for Cultural and Creative Industries 2023. .

Swedish Tenn wins the government's export prize