‘Absurd, hardline calls’: questions over Sweden’s post-Brexit migration policy
Summary
Sweden has deported nearly 2,500 British citizens since 2020, raising concerns about its strict migration policies after Brexit. Many Britons who lived in Sweden before Brexit face removal, even if they applied to stay before deadlines, and some question if Sweden’s national migration rules are affecting fair treatment under Brexit agreements.Key Facts
- Charles, a British man, was detained near Stockholm and may soon be deported despite living in Sweden since 2017 and applying to stay before Brexit deadlines.
- Sweden deported 2,490 Britons between 2020 and 2025, about one-third of all British nationals deported from the EU in that time.
- Other EU countries deported fewer Britons: France 450, Spain 250, Germany 160, and Italy 15.
- Some Britons who missed applying before deadlines include elderly residents like Joyce Thomas (78) and George Mason (74, with dementia), who lived in Sweden for over 20 years.
- The Brexit withdrawal agreement aimed to protect citizens living in EU countries, but activists say Britons in Sweden are treated like other migrants without special protections.
- There are questions about whether Sweden’s stricter and more right-leaning migration policies are influencing how the Brexit agreement is applied.
- Removal orders issued by Sweden totaled 2,100, though it’s unclear how many led to deportations or voluntary departures.
- The debate is ongoing as Sweden prepares for a general election.
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