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Proposal for teenage deportations by May
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Proposal for teenage deportations by May

A referral to the Council on Legislation on the so-called teenage deportations will come no later than May, Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) tells Dagens Nyheter.
Forssell dismisses reports that Sweden funded ghost jobs in Somali government office
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Forssell dismisses reports that Sweden funded ghost jobs in Somali government office

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) denies that Sweden has funded "ghost services" in the Somali government office. The claim is completely baseless, he told the Constitutional Committee (KU)
Information obligation will find more people in the shadow society
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Information obligation will find more people in the shadow society

The government and the Sweden Democrats are moving forward with an obligation to inform. Employees at several public authorities will be required to report to the police if they encounter people who do not have the right to reside in Sweden
Criticism of the criminal justice proposal as arbitrary
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Criticism of the criminal justice proposal as arbitrary

The human rights organization Civil Rights Defenders views the Tidö parties' proposed changes with concern, especially regarding how people are allowed to express themselves. "It creates different levels of freedom of expression," says Chief Legal Officer John Stauffer
New conduct requirement in Sweden: Those who do not behave will be expelled
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New conduct requirement in Sweden: Those who do not behave will be expelled

Residence permits in Sweden should be denied or withdrawn for people deemed to have misbehaved. The government and the SD propose that a new good-conduct requirement, which should also apply retroactively, be introduced
Tougher measures for foreigners facing forced deportation
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Tougher measures for foreigners facing forced deportation

The government is proposing increased powers to keep foreigners who are to be deported in detention or under supervision if they do not cooperate. There will now be clearer consequences, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Gang leaders can then have their citizenship revoked
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Gang leaders can then have their citizenship revoked

Gang members should be able to have their Swedish citizenship revoked if they commit crimes such as murder, aggravated extortion and kidnapping, government investigators propose. "For us, it is obvious that Sweden should not be a haven for gang members," said Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Demand to stop all teenage expulsions rejected by one vote in Riksdag
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Demand to stop all teenage expulsions rejected by one vote in Riksdag

A motion from the Green Party and the Left Party to immediately stop all expulsions of teenagers was voted down in the Riksdag. The proposal was defeated by one vote - 148 to 147
Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing
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Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will be questioned by the Constitutional Committee this spring. Two cases concern former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm
Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place
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Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, wants the expulsions of teenagers to be paused - until a valve is in place. "I think that would be the most reasonable thing, instead of rushing something that doesn't hit the mark either," Åkesson tells Dagens Nyheter
Sweden pushes EU to allow deportation of refugee rapists
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Sweden pushes EU to allow deportation of refugee rapists

Sweden is gathering support within the EU to make rape a sufficient reason to deport people who hold refugee status.
Forssell: Should not have a repeat of the 2015 refugee crisis
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Forssell: Should not have a repeat of the 2015 refugee crisis

There are no signs yet of waves of refugees from a US and Israeli war on Iran. But if they do happen, those fleeing should be helped on site rather than in the EU, urges Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Stop-law against teenage expulsions voted down in Riksdag Social Insurance Committee
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Stop-law against teenage expulsions voted down in Riksdag Social Insurance Committee

The Green Party's proposal for a law to stop expulsions of teenagers has been voted down. The Tidö parties say they are already working on a solution
Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection
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Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection

40 years have passed since Olof Palme was shot - and one day after a man was convicted of molestation and unlawful threats against two ministers. Politicians need more protection, says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund
Expert: Weak reasoning in verdict against activist over Hitler apples and IS doll
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Expert: Weak reasoning in verdict against activist over Hitler apples and IS doll

Freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke is critical of the verdict against the man convicted for actions involving "Hitler apples" and an IS doll outside ministers' homes. "I think the district court's reasoning is weak," he says
Man sentenced for Hitler apples and bloody doll left outside ministers' homes
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Man sentenced for Hitler apples and bloody doll left outside ministers' homes

The actions involving "Hitler apples" and an "IS" doll were illegal, according to Solna District Court. A 43-year-old man has been convicted of molesting Migration Minister Johan Forssell and of making unlawful threats against Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa
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.
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