Title: Swedish Government Considers Revoking Citizenship in Special Cases
The Swedish government is currently conducting an investigation into the possibility of revoking the citizenship of individuals who have committed system-threatening crimes or obtained citizenship through fraudulent means. The Minister of Justice, Gunnar Strömmer, explained that the investigation is in response to two specific situations: when someone has committed a serious system-threatening crime, such as terrorism, and when someone has obtained citizenship through dishonest means.
Strömmer emphasized that under international law, it is possible to revoke citizenship, even if it means that the individual becomes stateless. He pointed out that many countries already have provisions for revoking citizenship in special cases and stated that Sweden is unique in not having such opportunities.
The practical implications of deporting a stateless individual are still being considered, but Strömmer noted that it is a topic that will be addressed in the future. The constitutional investigation is set to be presented on December 1, 2024, and any potential constitutional amendment would require two identical decisions in the Riksdag with a parliamentary election in between, making it a consideration for the next mandate period.
Additionally, the government has presented another investigation focusing on stricter requirements for a “honest way of life,” with reporting scheduled for January 15, 2025.
The outcome of these investigations will have significant implications for citizenship laws in Sweden and may lead to changes in the near future.