Hazara Refugees in Sweden Reclaim Distinct Identity Beyond ‘Afghan’ Label
Hazara refugees in Sweden reject the Afghan label, emphasizing their unique historical and cultural identity through protests and community assertions.
Hazara refugees in Sweden reject the Afghan label, emphasizing their unique historical and cultural identity through protests and community assertions.
Sweden raises repatriation grant sharply to SEK 350,000 per adult to encourage immigrant returns, amid opposition concerns over integration and public spending.
Sweden's government plans to raise income and residency requirements for family reunification immigration, aiming to enhance immigrant self-sufficiency and integration by 2027.
Significant differences in school support funding across Swedish municipalities underscore calls from political leaders like Simona Mohamsson for stronger education and integration policies.
Municipal leaders across Sweden push back against the national voluntary repatriation policy, emphasizing integration and criticizing the political climate around immigration in 2025.
Local politicians in Swedish municipalities Kortebo and Skinnskatteberg show divided responses to national housing and integration policies, raising concerns about community impact and inclusivity.
Local Swedish communities in Kalmar and Husby are enhancing health and culture through a women's training program and a new affordable cinema, enriching social cohesion and cultural access.
Multiple Swedish municipalities, including Trollhättan, reject government invitations to discuss voluntary repatriation, prioritizing integration and community solidarity.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called a key pre-Christmas meeting with Tidöparty leaders to strategize governance and coalition plans ahead of upcoming elections.
A Swedish municipality rejects the government's voluntary repatriation plan amidst new Moderate Party proposals for immigrant integration, exposing tensions in national and local policy approaches.
At its 2025 conference, Moderaterna introduced a new integration policy centered on Swedish values and a mandatory 'Sverigekontrakt' for newcomers, alongside expanded local security powers and economic reforms for the 2026 election.
Sweden’s 2025 election campaign is dominated by immigration and integration debates that underscore deep political divisions between the country's major parties.
Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats, has proposed banning burkas and niqabs in all Swedish public spaces to promote integration and uphold Swedish values.
Anna-Karin Hatt criticizes the Swedish government's integration policies, linking high unemployment to the influence of the Sweden Democrats.
The Moderate Party outlines ambitious integration policies, including a mandatory contract for newcomers and designated integration zones, ahead of the 2026 elections.
Tidö parties face internal conflict over Swedish cultural identity and a proposed cultural canon.
Sweden proposes stricter rules for family immigration, requiring two-year residency before reunification.