When the inquiry was launched in 2023, then-Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard stated that the current five-year residency required to qualify for citizenship was shorter than in most other countries. 'We stick out compared to other, comparable countries,' she said. 'Overall, this is a question of security. The security police have warned that this time is too short for them to have time to identify future security risks.'
The inquiry is expected to enhance requirements for citizenship applicants, including a civics test and a self-sufficiency mandate, mirroring demands for permanent residence permits since 2021.
One of the potential recommendations is the introduction of a mandatory ceremony for citizenship applicants, such as an interview or an oath of loyalty, marking a more formal integration process.
The anticipated policy changes aim to create stricter immigration controls primarily driven by security concerns and the need for thorough vetting of potential future citizens.
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