Sweden“It is a modest expense compared to the significant costs of poor integration”, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
Topic: Migration crisis in Europe
Sweden Democrats: Make it possible for Swedish-born to lose citizenship
Sweden"I see no issue in principle with someone born in Sweden who holds dual citizenship being able to lose it", says Jimmie Åkesson.
Prime Minister to Syrian migrants: “Time to come home”
WorldSyria's Prime Minister calls on migrants around the world to return home and rebuild the country.
Sweden Democrats to Syrians celebrating the Islamists’ victory: “Go home”
Sweden“There are a lot of people in Sweden who are destructive Islamists”, says the party's spokesperson on migration policy.
Sweden plans to restrict new citizenships “to the extent possible”
SwedenThe government is criticized for the lack of concrete measures, and it is unclear whether there will actually be any significant difference compared to the past.
Swedish public employees do not have to report illegal immigrants
SwedenSocial services, schools and healthcare workers do not have to report illegal migrants to the police, according to a government report.
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Christian Democrats want stricter voting rules for immigrants in Sweden
Sweden“We allow people to vote in municipal elections quite easily. It can flip a majority in an entire municipality", argues Ebba Busch.
Migration Minister: Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in Sweden
Sweden“I don't think it is unjustified to estimate that hundreds of thousands of people are living in Sweden without a permit”, says Johan Forssell (M).
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Finland sees increase in unemployed immigrants
FinlandFinland has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU for people born outside the Union.
Sweden sees continued high immigration under Tidö government
SwedenFigures suggest that around 100,000 new residence permits will be issued in 2024.
Sweden’s foreign minister: “Which groups come here matters”
Sweden"It is less of a problem to receive those who are like us", emphasises the new Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
German train conductors exempt from inspecting foreigners’ tickets
EuropeRailway company gives staff dispensation - deplores migrants' behavior on public transport.
Swedish government wants to invest in voluntary repatriation: “Important issue for Sweden”
Sweden"People who have come to Sweden may feel that life has not turned out as they had planned, that they long to return to their home country but lack the finances or other things to do so".
Germany tightens border controls: “Must protect the population”
EuropeThe government now says that Germans must be protected from Islamist terrorism and crime.
CDU party leader: “Immediate immigration stop for Afghans and Syrians”
WorldChristian Democratic Union of Germany party leader, Friedrich Merz, does a complete 180 after Friday's fatal knife attack.
Report: More migrants should get financial help to return home
Sweden"It is good that those who want to return voluntarily are offered support, including financial assistance", the Swedish migration minister commented on the report.
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UK prime minister Starmer terminates deportations to Rwanda
WorldAsylum seekers will not be deported to Africa, the new UK Prime Minister promises, claiming that the Rwanda scheme "does not act as a deterrent".
Survey: Only one-third of Swedish government officials would report illegal immigrants
Sweden28% of Swedish civil servants would be more likely to violate the reporting law if it were in force, according to a survey.
Seven out of ten Europeans think immigration is too high
EuropeBulgarians, Czechs and Hungarians are the most negative about mass immigration and its consequences.
Europeans have little contact with refugees
EuropeWestern Europeans are more supportive of Ukrainian refugees than migrants from non-European countries, survey shows.
UK return migration program launched
EuropeThe first asylum seeker has reportedly arrived in Rwanda.
Finnish government wants to tighten immigration rules
FinlandMaking it harder to obtain citizenship and reducing benefits are two of the proposals.
UK government to pay asylum seekers to leave the country
EuropeRefused migrants to be offered £3,000 to migrate to Rwanda instead.
Iceland seeks to reduce asylum intake
IcelandHope to "save money" and "better prioritize" available funds.
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