Sweden may start paying 'foreign-born' Swedish passport holders $1000 for leaving it
migration, the Swedish government is considering a unique initiative that would offer financial incentives for «foreign-born» Swedish passport holders to emigrate. According to a report by The National News, this proposal could extend the current voluntary exit scheme, which offers 10,000 Swedish crowns (approximately $960) and travel costs for refugees to leave the country, to include naturalized Swedish citizens and migrant families.
The inquiry group behind the proposal emphasized that they do not intend to send a negative message to immigrants, stating, «they are not welcome in Sweden.» Despite this, the group rejected suggestions to increase the grant amount, which has sparked debate. The proposal emerges amid recent data showing that more people left Sweden than arrived last year, marking the first net migration loss in over 50 years.
Swedish Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard highlighted the importance of sustainable immigration to strengthen integration and reduce social exclusion. She noted that the number of asylum applications is at a historic low, with asylum-related residence permits continuing to decrease. However, the government's intent to maintain migration control while avoiding sending the wrong message to immigrants remains a delicate balance.
The proposal, which suggests expanding the voluntary exit scheme to naturalized citizens, has sparked concerns about its potential impact on societal integration. The inquiry group warned that increasing the grant amount, as seen in Denmark's
