Sweden Tightens Migration Rules and Faces Debate Over Crime and Islamisation

Sweden has introduced a new migration requirement that non‑citizens must demonstrate an "ordentliche Lebensweise" (proper way of life). Under the rule, unpaid debts, welfare fraud, repeated rule breaches and other violations can lead to revocation of residence permits. The authorities will evaluate each case individually, and police, tax agencies and other bodies must inform the Migration Agency of relevant infractions. Migration Minister Johan Forssell defended the reform, saying newcomers must not harm the country, while critics warn the vague concept gives officials excessive discretion.

In a separate interview, Maria Rosander, former police officer and leader of the Sweden Democrats in Uppsala, said that gang crime has dropped thanks to harsher penalties and increased police coordination. However, she claims Sweden faces a growing "Islamisation" problem and calls for a ban on new mosques, restrictions on the niqab and burqa, and a headscarf ban for children, preferring the term "assimilation" over integration.