The Swedish government has introduced the most restrictive migration laws in Europe

Omissions

• The MEP did not cite any specific source for this comparative claim. The MIPEX 2025 data (published September 2025) shows Sweden as a leader in integration policies, which contradicts the narrative of being the most restrictive. Countries such as Denmark (with its 2019 'paradigm shift' migration policy), Hungary (with border fences and asylum restrictions), and Poland have also implemented highly restrictive migration policies. Two independent sources or one primary source confirming Sweden as definitively the most restrictive could not be found within the search limit.

Sources

• PrimarySwedish Government (Government.se)On 1 October 2024, legislative amendments came into force that make the requirements concerning acquisition of Swedish citizenship by notification stricter
• PrimaryMigration Policy Group - MIPEX 2025Sweden leads the MIPEX 2025 ranking for integration policies, not among the most restrictive countries
• SecondaryDispatches EuropeSweden granted only about 6250 asylum-related residence permits in 2024; a 42% drop from when these parties took office, marking the lowest