Sweden Moves Ahead On Bill To Require 'Honest Living' For Migrants

EDITORIAL. The amendment proposals resonate well with the general sense of justice. And as so often when it comes to Swedish migration policy, one wonders why the legislation didn't come much earlier.

“The vast majority of people who come to Sweden are perfectly honest, simply want a better life, for them, for their families. They want to work, do the right thing, learn the Swedish language, be part of our country,” said Migration Minister Johan Forssell at a press conference. “But we also live in a time when citizens’ confidence in immigration policy is based on a very fundamental principle, that those who come to Sweden and commit crimes, o…

Now it will be possible to deport people if they do not live in an “honest and responsible manner.” Should Jimmie Åkesson be allowed to decide what that means?

Sweden wants to significantly strengthen its migration policy. A draft law provides that migrants who do not behave "rightfully" can be deprived of their residence permit. In an NGO, the proposal is criticised.

Sweden Moves Ahead On Bill To Require 'Honest Living' For Migrants

Sweden's government moved ahead Tuesday with plans to toughen requirements for migrants, with a report proposing a bill that would require them to adhere to "honest living" or face deportation.

The Swedish government announced on Tuesday its intention to introduce behavioral standards for immigrants subject to deportation, based on the findings of a report on possible changes to Swedish legislation in this area.