Stockholm
\nSweden is seeking to amend its constitution to allow the revocation of citizenship for individuals who obtained it through fraudulent means or who pose a threat to national security.
\nThe proposed changes would enable the government to strip citizenship from people with dual nationality who have provided false information, engaged in bribery or threats, or been convicted of serious crimes such as espionage or treason.
\nJustice Minister Gunnar Strommer explained that the country is facing multiple security threats, including violent extremism, hostile state actors, and organized crime.
\nThese threats have prompted the need for the constitutional change, which was introduced by a cross-party parliamentary committee.
\nThe proposal requires approval by the Swedish parliament, where it must pass with a simple majority, followed by a general election and a second vote in the Riksdag.
\nThe right-wing government and its allies, particularly the far-right Sweden Democrats, have advocated for even broader measures, including revoking citizenship from gang criminals with dual nationality, though this was not included in the committee\u2019s recommendation.
\nIn addition to the citizenship changes, the government also proposed extending the period before immigrants can apply for citizenship from five years to eight years.
\nAnother recommendation from the committee includes incorporating the right to abortion into the Swedish constitution. With around 20% of Sweden\u2019s 10.5 million citizens born abroad, the proposal is expected to stir significant debate about its potential impact on immigration and national security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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