All parties back legislation to halt teen deportations, with minor reservations
Swedish parliamentary committees reported unanimous backing for a law stopping the deportation of minors, with the Tidö parties expressing overall support but seeking clarification on its scope.
During a meeting of the social insurance committee, officials announced that the proposed stop-deportation law received unanimous endorsement. Centerpartiet's migration spokesperson Niels Paarup-Petersen highlighted the positive stance of the Tidö parties, while noting they raised several questions about the bill's boundaries. Kristdemokraterna's Ingemar Kihlström said the coalition is ready to consider any needed adjustments to the newly passed legislation.
Why it matters
The law could prevent the removal of vulnerable teenagers, shaping Sweden's asylum and migration policy.
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