Work permits, citizenship, and pubs: What changes in Sweden in June 2026
Changes to work permit salary minimums, more types of bars on the horizon, and citizenship changes come into effect. Here’s what’s on the agenda for Sweden in June this year.
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What's the state of Sweden's bids to revoke residence permits and citizenship?
Sweden’s government announced plans to make it possible to revoke residence permits and citizenship for some individuals just after the election in its Tidö agreement with the Sweden Democrats. What’s the status of those proposals so far?.
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