Sweden Proposes Changes to Constitution for Citizenship Revocation and Stricter Requirements

Sweden's parliament is scheduled to vote next year on amending laws that currently prohibit citizenship revocation, as indicated in the headline. Migration Minister Johan Forssell highlighted that police registered 600 cases of individuals applying who were considered a national security risk last year. Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer stated that Sweden is confronted with security challenges stemming from violent extremism, hostile state actors, and organized crime. A bipartisan parliamentary committee suggested that citizenship should be earned rather than granted unconditionally.