Label: Character requirements

Effective today: No more permanent residence permits

 The good conduct requirement takes effect. The new immigration law is now taking effect: permanent residence permits are being abolished, and noncompliance may lead to deportation
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VIDEO: Historic decision: Stricter requirements for staying in Sweden

 This is how the Riksdag voted. Have politicians decided to deliver on the promises they made before the last election at the last minute? Decisions have now been made that make life harder for those who are not supposed to be in Sweden

It will be easier to deport immigrants who violate the rules once the conduct requirements are tightened

 Stricter requirements. The Swedish Parliament has approved the controversial character requirements. Starting this summer, it will be significantly easier to deny or revoke a residence permit

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