Swedish citizenship
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What does Sweden's unexpectedly close election result mean for foreigners?
As it stands right now, a 'Tidö 2' government lacks a mandate, as does the Centre Party's dream 'middle government', and two of the four opposition parties who could form a majority refuse to rule together. If nothing changes, what does this mean for foreigners in Sweden?
'We don't want people who are integrated in Sweden to be forced to leave'
The Social Democrats want to launch a fast-track investigation into residency for people who have lived in the country for a long time in a bid to solve teen deportation and Brexit cases, the party's migration spokesperson has told The Local.
'Dividing families': Iranian academics slam Sweden's 'medieval' family immigration laws
Shima and Bijan left the UK for Sweden seven years ago with their young daughter. If they knew then what they know now about Sweden's approach to family immigration, they say they would never have come.
LISTED: The new migration rules that have changed life in Sweden for foreigners
The word "skärpta" – meaning "tighter" or "stricter" – has featured in the names of at least five of the current government's key migration reforms. Here's our list of the main ways rules for foreigners in Sweden have changed since it won power.
Sweden awards fewer than 100 new citizenships the month after new rules come into force
Fewer than 100 Swedish citizenship applications – and only 20 through naturalisation – were approved in July, the month after new and stricter citizenship rules came into force.
QUIZ: Can you pass The Local's mock Swedish citizenship test?
Proof of knowledge of basic Swedish civics, history, geography, and culture will now be required to obtain Swedish citizenship. An official study booklet for the new test is now out. How well do you know the material?
Swedish migration minister: 'One day you're a Nazi, the next a left-wing activist'
Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell speaks to The Local's Richard Orange about the personal attacks he's received in his role, and why he thinks immigration will play a significant role in the upcoming election.
How Indians can protect their residency rights in India after becoming Swedish
Because of India's ban on dual nationality, Indians generally have to renounce their citizenship if they want to naturalise in Sweden. That said, there is a way to retain residency rights and links to India – even without an Indian passport.
'It's a gut punch': Time running out for 100,000 applicants as Sweden's citizenship deadline nears
With just days left before Sweden carries out the most radical citizenship reforms in years, an administrative backlog means 100,000 long-term residents are losing the race against time. The Local speaks with some of the applicants who are watching their future plans slip away as the government continues to rewrite immigration rules.