A government inquiry on stricter citizenship rules was conducted in Sweden, proposing to lengthen the residency requirement from five to eight years, increase the application fee, and add financial self-sufficiency as a requirement. The inquiry also suggested constitutional changes to revoke dual citizens' Swedish citizenship for serious crimes. While two pro-government parties welcomed the changes, they pushed for even tougher measures, advocating for a ten-year residency requirement and additional regulations for partners of citizens. These proposed modifications show a significant shift in Sweden's immigration policy and reflect growing security concerns within the government.
The recent government inquiry recommended extending the residency requirement for Swedish citizenship from five years to eight, sparking debates among coalition parties.
The inquiry's proposals include raising the application fee and tightening residency demands, but some coalition members feel the measures don’t go far enough.
The Sweden Democrats argued for a ten-year residency requirement instead of the proposed eight years, emphasizing the need for deeper societal integration.
Parties are divided on the citizenship process, with some wanting stricter rules for partners of Swedish citizens, insisting equality in residency terms is crucial.
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