Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons
Summary
The Swedish government supports its strict policy of deporting British citizens who missed the deadline to apply for permission to stay after Brexit. The migration minister said Sweden’s actions follow the Brexit withdrawal agreement and are approved by the European Commission, despite criticism from some politicians and affected individuals.Key Facts
- Sweden requires British citizens to apply formally to stay in the country after Brexit.
- Some British citizens, including a 78-year-old woman and a man deported after living in Sweden since childhood, face removal orders.
- Migration Minister Johan Forssell confirmed Sweden's policy complies with the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
- The European Commission agreed Sweden is fulfilling its commitments under the agreement.
- Critics say Britain citizens with strong ties to Sweden are being unfairly deported.
- The UK Foreign Office has raised concerns about Sweden’s strict approach in a special EU committee.
- A grassroots group called Brits in Sweden says Sweden’s policy may conflict with EU law and that the United Kingdom has a more lenient system monitored by an independent body.
- The Swedish government is looking into ways to improve the process for British citizens in the future.
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