Sweden’s government has revealed more details about its plans to tighten up citizenship rules, including introducing a self-sufficiency requirement for citizenship applicants. Here’s what we know so far..
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A government-led inquiry recently proposed introducing a self-sufficiency requirement for family members of researchers moving to Sweden. What do we know about the proposal so far?
The Local's Emma Löfgren tries to explain what we actually know and don't know about the electoral fraud allegations in Dalarna, and shares the other top stories of the week.
On August 21st, a pupil at a school in central Sweden killed a 17-year-old girl and injured three boys in the second school attack in Sweden in two years. Here's what we know so far.
On August 15th the first civics test for citizenship will be held for around 1,000 people at the Stockholmsmässan conference centre in Älvsjö, southern Stockhholm. Here's what you need to know.
The Swedish Council of Higher Education said this week that it would not be able to meet the August 2026 deadline for bringing in language and civics tests for citizenship. Here's what we know so far.
A Swedish inquiry has proposed introducing a new two-year waiting period for family reunification in certain cases, as well as a self-sufficiency requirement for family members of researchers and holders of long-term EU…
Russian AI consultant Anna Bärlund is among the first to successfully appeal a citizenship rejection under Sweden’s new seven-year residency requirement. Her arguments won't work for everyone , but the ruling could have…
This week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features an interview with Åsa Holmes, the head of the Swedish Migration Agency’s citizenship unit in Gothenburg.
Sweden is rolling out tougher citizenship laws, including increasing the time you have to live in Sweden before you're eligible for citizenship. But the exact time depends on your residency permit. Here's a rundown of wh…
The sweeping new changes to Swedish citizenship laws set to take effect on June 6th of this year include dramatically raised bars for the partners of Swedish citizens and a 20,000 kronor self-sufficiency requirement for…
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Sweden's speaker of parliament has called a press conference for Monday to outline the next steps in forming a government.
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Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.
Drivers across large parts of western Sweden in particular face a high risk of black ice over the coming days.
This week: First month post-election ends with no government, breakthrough on ending teen deportations, a plan to help citizenship applicants hit retroactively by the new law, and a reminder of some of the best things ab…
Sweden's regional county administrative boards have announced a record-breaking wolf hunt this winter. A total of 72 animals may be shot starting on January 2nd.
Sweden's political deadlock continues as suddenly no one wants to be PM – and record number of wolves to be culled as Sweden approves largest licensed hunt in years. Here's the latest news.
The Hindu festival of Durga Purja is here. How can you celebrate it in Sweden?
Sweden's parliament on Wednesday voted to reject Magdalena Andersson as prime minister by a massive majority. Does this mean she's out of the game for good? (Spoiler: no)