In early August, Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard announced that 5,700 more people had emigrated than immigrated in Sweden during the first five months of 2024, marking a concerning trend in migration.
Stenergard emphasized that the number of asylum applications in Sweden has reached its lowest level since 1997, reflecting shifting policies and public sentiment towards migration.
The shift in Sweden's migration landscape can be traced back to 2016, when the government tightened immigration policies following an influx of asylum-seekers, which has led to a significant decline in applications in recent years.
Migration expert Bernd Parusel highlighted the bottlenecks in processing and accommodating asylum-seekers as a significant issue, underscoring the challenges faced by the country in adapting to the changing migration landscape.
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