Sweden plans to revoke citizenship for espionage and security threats

Sweden is preparing amendments to its constitution to be able to cancel the passports of certain categories of citizens. In particular, for espionage and a threat to the state. This is reported by Reuters, writes UNN.

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It is noted that if the law is passed, those who have obtained it fraudulently (submission of false information and bribery) or convicted of espionage or treason (applicable to persons with dual citizenship) may be deprived of Swedish citizenship.

Sweden is dealing with three parallel and very serious threats to our internal security. Violent extremism, state actors acting hostile to Sweden, and systemic and organized crime,

It should be noted that Sweden currently has a minority government of extreme right-wing and anti-migration democrats. In 2024, Stockholm issued the lowest number of residence permits ever.

To change the constitution, proposals must win the support of a simple majority in parliament, pass a general vote and then a second reading in the Riksdag.

About 20% of Sweden’s 10.5 million citizens were born abroad. Earlier this week, the government proposed to increase the period after which an immigrant can apply for citizenship from 5 to 8 years.

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Norway recognized 14 regions of Ukraine as safe, including the western and central regions. Ukrainians from these regions will not be able to receive collective protection.