Sweden’s Awakening: Citizenship of Dual Nationals To Be Revoked in Gang Crackdown
16th January 2025
revoke Swedish citizenship for dual nationals involved in gang-related crimes. The move comes in response to rising organised crime and security concerns, which Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer has described as threats to democracy.
The reforms will enable parliament to strip dual citizens of their Swedish nationality if they are found guilty of crimes threatening state security or linked to organised criminal networks. This aligns with similar policies in Denmark, where citizenship can already be revoked for actions harmful to state interests. By targeting gang leaders orchestrating violent crimes from abroad, the government aims to disrupt networks responsible for a dramatic rise in shootings and bombings.
The centre-right government, supported by the right-wing Sweden Democrats, points to alarming statistics of 363 shootings and numerous bombings in 2024 as evidence of the need for reform. Migration Minister Johan Forssell said it was “far too easy” to become Swedish.