Sweden Democrat leader: 'People who are born here should be able to lose their citizenship'

The current Swedish government is mulling over the possibility of revoking citizenship for individuals who commit major crimes, extending this to natives born in Sweden.

Party leader Akesson emphasized that he sees no issue "in principle" with Swedish-born individuals having their citizenship revoked if they are guilty of serious offenses.

Contrary to many countries, Swedish citizenship follows a jus sanguinis approach, meaning children acquire it based on their parents' nationality rather than birthplace.

According to international law, revocation of citizenship is not permitted if it leads to statelessness, highlighting a key legal concern in the debate.

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