https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/immigration-in-sweden-how-the-country-went-from-one-of-europe-s-most-welcoming-to-one-of-its-most-restrictiveContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/immigration-in-sweden-how-the-country-went-from-one-of-europe-s-most-welcoming-to-one-of-its-most-restrictivehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/immigration-in-sweden-how-the-country-went-from-one-of-europe-s-most-welcoming-to-one-of-its-most-restrictive#u63001Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:56:36 +0000Sweden has transitioned from one of Europe's most welcoming nations to one of its most restrictive. The government is currently offering cash incentives, including payments of £27k, to encourage foreign residents to leave the country. This crackdown occurs as an election looms and right-wing influence grows. While the state pursues these restrictive measures, public services continue to rely on foreign workers to function. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats have proposed a review of residence rules to ensure integrated migrants are not forced to depart.Why it mattersThe shift reflects a broa