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As Election Looms, Sweden’s Government Is Paying Immigrants to Leave

The program is part of a broader crackdown on migration, and only 171 people have taken the offer so far, officials said.

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By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Once known for its welcome to migrants, Sweden has not only shut its borders over the last decade, its right-wing government is now paying some foreign-born residents to leave, part of a tough stance on m...

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As election looms, Sweden's government is paying immigrants to leave

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The Swedish government has started paying out money to foreign citizens who decide to leave the country, and according to the latest data, the amount offered reaches 350,000 kroner, or about 37,000 dollars. The program is part of a stricter approach to migration, and since the beginning of the year, 171 people have accepted the offer. According to the latest data, the Swedish government offers 350,000 kroner, or 37,000 dollars, to every immigran…

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visiontimes.com broke the news on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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