In Sweden, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has stated that there is no current opportunity to move forward with a legislative proposal aimed at revoking already granted permanent residency permits. This announcement comes as the government faces internal disagreements with the Sweden Democrats regarding the controversial proposal to convert permanent residency permits into temporary ones. Kristersson emphasized the need for further investigation and research before making any legislative moves, highlighting that the existing investigation has not met all necessary directives.

The topic was brought to the fore when Sweden Democrats' leader Jimmie Åkesson arrived late to his press conference due to a meeting with other leaders discussing this very issue. Åkesson acknowledged the division within the party and the government on how to approach the changes to residency status. Despite the tensions, Kristersson maintains that there is no need for alarm, as the government will continue to review the investigation's findings and consider additional information required for a comprehensive proposal.

The government's criticism points to a lack of proposals that would provide a realistic pathway to Swedish citizenship for those affected by the changes in residency permits. The ongoing discussions and disagreements underline the complexities surrounding immigration policies in Sweden, particularly as political parties grapple with public sentiments and demands for stricter immigration control while also striving to maintain humanitarian considerations in their policies.