The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees.

Amid growing public concern over immigration the right-wing populist Swedish Democrats came second in the 2022 Swedish general election.

The Swedish government has unveiled a new initiative offering 350,000 Swedish kronor (approximately $34,000) to migrants who voluntarily retu

The Swedish government pledged to drastically increase incentives for migrants to return home after a citizen revolt against the influx

This policy targets migrants who are unable or unwilling to integrate into Swedish society, offering them a financial incentive to return to their home countries. Sweden, historically known for its generous refugee policies,

Last year, the Swedish Migration Agency revealed that Sweden recorded the lowest number of asylum seekers since 1997, and, for the first time in more than 50 years, saw net emigration.

Proponents of the policy, particularly members of the Sweden Democrats, argue that it will help ease the burden on Sweden’s social welfare system.