The recent redundancies at Northvolt, affecting 1,600 employees including many foreign work permit holders, highlight the urgent need for Sweden to reconsider its immigration and employment policies.
As the Migration Agency collaborates with Northvolt on the implications of layoffs, the pressing question arises: should Sweden extend the current three-month work permit limit for those facing unemployment?
Foreign talent retention is crucial for Sweden's labor market, yet the government currently shows no intention to extend the three-month deadline, primarily affecting laid-off work permit holders.
Sweden’s current policy contrasts sharply with Denmark and Norway's six-month period, prompting calls for a reform to retain skilled workforce, as outlined by the EU's Single Permit Directive.
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