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Sweden deports children born in the country under new laws

Sweden deports children born in the country under new laws

Approximately 15,000 children born in Sweden face deportation under new migration laws approved under far-right pressure.

Children raised in Sweden since birth, individuals who have spent three decades building lives in Swedish cities, families where parents are migrants but children are citizens: all now face deportation orders under new legislation the government approved ahead of September 13 elections. While right-wing and far-right parties compete for voters with anti-immigration rhetoric, vulnerable people bear the real costs. 🔹 What happened: The Swedish parliament approved reforms that eliminated previous protections for children born in Swedish territory and weakened residency rights for established migrants. Children aged 8 to 16, some speaking no language other than Swedish, receive deportation notifications alongside their parents. Residents of 20, 30 years in the country, whose children hold Swedish nationality, lose permanent stay permits. Estimates from local NGOs indicate approximately 15,000 minors could face deportation risk in 2024. 🔹 Key players: The center-right government, pressured by the Sweden Democrats (far-right party holding 20% of parliamentary seats), drove these laws forward. Organizations including Save the Children Sweden, Amnesty International, and worker unions warn of violations of children's rights. Left-governed municipalities resist executing deportations. Human rights lawyers file cases in administrative courts. 🔹 Why it matters: Children de facto Swedish lose educational stability, healthcare access, and community ties. Families who contributed years to the labor market and tax system face eviction. According to Swedish Statistics data on labor integration, established migrants contribute 8.2% of the country's GDP. The emotional and economic impact falls on the most vulnerable while politicians compete electorally. 🔹 What to expect: Before September, Swedish courts will process hundreds of appeals. Humanitarian organizations will mobilize emblematic cases. The EU will likely issue statements regarding compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. After elections, local governments will decide cooperation levels with deportations. Solidarity networks could facilitate informal relocations. 📌 EPM Take: That 15,000 de facto Swedish children face deportation under extremist electoral pressure reveals how punitive migration policies sacrifice actual children for electoral gains.
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