Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown
The Swedish parliament has passed new immigration laws, including a 'good behaviour' requirement for residency and a mandate for public sector workers to report undocumented individuals. These measures reflect a broader political shift toward stricter immigration policies.
Why it matters
The legislation signals a significant change in European immigration policy and social integration standards.
The Swedish parliament also voted to narrowly back a ‘snitch law’, that will require many public sector workers to report anyone they believe is undocumented. Photograph: Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency/AP View image in fullscreen The Swedish parliament also voted to narrowly back a ‘snitch law’, that will require many public sector workers to report anyone they believe is undocumented. Photograph: Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency/AP Sweden Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groups
The use of terms like 'snitch law' and 'hostile environment' reflects a critical perspective on the government's policy.
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