The number of Swedish citizenships awarded to Indian applicants – one of Sweden’s largest groups of new citizens in recent years – fell by 94 percent in April. Here’s why..
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New statistics reveal that the Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) is again approving Swedish citizenship applications, although still not at the same pace as before new security checks came into force.
No more than 15 naturalisation applications were approved during Sweden’s recent citizenship freeze, statistics reveal. But the processing of cases is hopefully picking up pace.
The number of people awarded Swedish citizenship fell by more than 40 percent in 2025 after the Migration Agency brought in a new system of security checks, according to annual statistics.
When applying for Swedish citizenship, applicants are asked how they renewed or obtained the passport or ID document they use to confirm their identity. Why is this question important?
Government battles universities on citizenship tests, and is Sweden the new Mediterranean? For Membership+ subscribers: why citizens of some countries are struggling to get permanent residency, and sensitive documents fo…
After a freeze on new citizenships earlier this year, Sweden's Migration Agency is again processing cases. So what do the statistics say about which nationalities have received Swedish citizenship in the first half of 20…
The Local's reader Patrick Henry Gallen argued convincingly in Dagens Nyheter (and The Local) this week against the unjust way new citizenship rules are being applied. It was a small victory, but why did the Swedish medi…
In an interview with The Local, Fredrik Löndahl, chief judge at the Malmö migration court, explains why his court gave special attention to a single citizenship rejection appeal, and why he believes the ruling will be te…
A Swedish Migration Agency manager has told Sveriges Radio that citizenship applications lacking proof of Swedish language skills will be put on hold rather than rejected, contradicting earlier statements.
In the first of two votes, the Swedish parliament voted to enable authorities to strip dual citizens of their Swedish citizenship in certain situations.
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Andreas NorlénSvensk jurist och politiker (moderat)
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Fredrik FurtenbachSvensk journalist och politisk kommentatorThe Swedish Migration Agency will not freeze the controversial deportations of young adults – yet.
If you live in Sweden and have an account with a non-EU bank, you may have recently received a message telling you about a new EU directive – here's what it means for foreigners in Sweden.
The EU will charge an extra €2 "processing fee" on parcels imported into the European Union from Sunday November 1st in a bid to reduce the influx of cheap Chinese products bought on the internet. The fee is on top of th…
Social Democrat leader slams speaker's surprise decision to call PM vote on Centre Party leader – and Stockholm stock exchange defies Wall Street tech slump. Here's the latest news.
The European Union and Canada are set to announce on Friday a new strategic alliance that will include more opportunities for Canadians and Europeans to live and study and work on the opposite side of the Atlantic.
The EU and Canada want to bring their relationship to the "highest level possible" as they face a "world of growing rivalries," the 27-nation bloc's chief said Thursday ahead of a meeting with Canadian leader Mark Carney…
All Saints' Day always falls on a Saturday, so weekday workers don't get a special day off, even though it's a public holiday. But how are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?
Sweden's parliamentary speaker Andreas Norlén is set to hold a press conference at 3.30pm to announce the next steps in the process of forming a government.
The Christian Democrats believe that Sweden should explore the possibility of deporting people to countries other than their home countries.
Sweden's Social Democrats have been the largest party in the country for a hundred years. But according to a new opinion poll, the Moderates are closing in.
