The Swedish government is set to implement stricter rules regarding the deportation of convicted foreign nationals starting this autumn. Following a report indicating that despite previous legal tightening in 2022, the number of deportation judgments related to criminal offenses has not increased, the government proposes new measures to enhance the existing law. Migration Minister Johan Forssell emphasized that the current system has failed to deport an adequate number of foreign criminals, citing it as a systemic issue that requires urgent reform.

Under the proposed changes, all sentences over fines will likely be accompanied by deportation, moving away from the current requirement of at least six months of imprisonment for deportation to take place. Furthermore, prosecutors will be mandated to request deportation for crimes leading to imprisonment, addressing previous tendencies where deportation was not pursued if prosecutors believed that courts would allow the convicted individual to remain in Sweden due to their strong ties to the country after serving their sentence. This shift signals a more stringent approach to immigration and public safety in Sweden.

The upcoming legal reforms may raise concerns regarding their implications for social integration and the treatment of immigrants in Sweden. As the government seeks to manage potential public concerns over crime and foreign nationals, the effectiveness and broader effects of such deportation policies will likely be under scrutiny. This change represents a significant policy shift in Sweden's approach to foreign criminality and immigration, potentially affecting a wide range of individuals connected to the justice and immigration systems.