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'Too many question marks' remain for specific guidelines on Swedish citizenship deferrals
The Migration Agency's Gothenburg citizenship chief told The Local that applicants should ask for a deferral if they lack proof of civics or language skills, but conceded there aren't yet any specific guidelines on who qualifies.
Stay on top of the Swedish election: How to follow The Local's coverage
With two months to go until the Swedish election, The Local aims to deliver the most useful election coverage for foreigners, guided by our readers.
Inside Sweden: Why I'm supporting Norway in the men's football World Cup
The Local's editor, Emma Löfgren, is Swedish, but she's now thrown her allegiance behind her native country's arch rivals in the World Cup.
'I love Sweden but I'm disappointed': Tech worker hit as citizenship rejections start coming in
After Sweden rolled out new and stricter citizenship laws without transitional rules on June 6th, US tech worker Emma Katthöfer is one of many who fall short of the new requirements.
Sweden aims for 2027 launch of more flexible work permit rules
The Swedish government is finally moving forward with an EU directive that will make life easier for work permit holders who want to change their job or lose their job – news that many readers have been waiting for.
Politics in Sweden: Will overseas Swedes decide the 2026 election?
Swedish voters living abroad could prove crucial in this autumn's election, since Swedish elections tend to be tight races.
Swedish word of the day: jordgubbe
If there's one thing Swedes can't get enough of in summer, it's these.
Sweden to roll out English-language blood donation in Malmö and Lund
English speakers who don't speak Swedish can currently only donate blood in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Uppsala, but The Local has been told of plans to roll out the service to southern Sweden this autumn.
Swedish word of the day: mandat
Here's a word you hear a lot in Swedish politics, but it's somewhat of a false friend for English-speakers.
Inside Sweden: Were we right to do a 'softball interview' with the migration minister?
Emma Löfgren, Editor of The Local Sweden, reflects on our most controversial article of the week – perhaps even the year.
Why did around 50 aircraft fly over Stockholm on July 1st?
If you heard a big roar overhead in Stockholm, don't worry, they were just celebrating.
Sweden becomes one of Europe's cheapest countries for petrol and diesel
Sweden is now one of the cheapest countries in Europe for petrol and diesel, after taxes were slashed on July 1st.
From heatwave to downpours: SMHI issues weather warnings across Sweden
Large parts of northern Sweden could be hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms on Monday. And the heatwave isn't even over yet.
TELL US: Are you currently affected by the heatwave in Sweden?
The European heatwave has reached Sweden with temperatures of over 30C expected in parts of the country. We want to hear from our readers how you're coping.
TELL US: Ten years on, how has Brexit affected your life and time in Sweden?
June 23rd marks exactly ten years since the Brexit vote. We'd like to hear from in particular our British readers in Sweden to find out how their lives have been affected.
Tell us: Have you had any news on your Swedish citizenship application?
Sweden changed its citizenship requirements on June 6th and we want to find out if our readers have had a decision on their application since then.
Sweden's work permit salary threshold rises by more than 1,000 kronor
Statistics Sweden has released new median salary figures, which pushes up the work permit salary threshold for all new applicants with immediate effect – just two weeks after it went up by more than 3,700 kronor.
Swedish parliament votes to revoke residency permits over 'poor conduct'
The Swedish parliament voted in favour of a proposal to empower the Migration Agency to deny or revoke residency permits in the case where the applicant or holder demonstrates a "flawed way of life".
Swedes celebrate historic 5-1 World Cup opener
Swedish football fans celebrated early on Monday morning after the men's national team crushed their Tunisian opponents in their first match of the football World Cup.
Who can vote in the 2026 Swedish election?
Swedish voters will go to the polls on September 13th to cast their vote in three elections: national, regional and local. But who's eligible to vote?
Swedish parliament approves bill to abolish future permanent residency for refugees
The Swedish parliament voted through a bill to abolish permanent residency for many future applicants – but some groups, including work permit holders, will still be able to receive permanent residency.
Is the Swedish Migration Agency working overtime to fast-track citizenship cases?
The Migration Agency’s citizenship units have clocked over 500 hours of overtime so far this year, but not to fast-track decisions before new rules come into force, a spokesperson told The Local.
'It's a gut punch': Time running out for 100,000 applicants as Sweden's citizenship deadline nears
With just days left before Sweden carries out the most radical citizenship reforms in years, an administrative backlog means 100,000 long-term residents are losing the race against time. The Local speaks with some of the applicants who are watching their future plans slip away as the government continues to rewrite immigration rules.