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Sweden’s law council warns against retroactively applying stricter citizenship rules, citing fairness and legal trust concerns.
Sweden’s Council on Legislation has warned the government against applying stricter citizenship rules retroactively to pending applications starting June 6, 2026.
The proposed changes, including an eight-year residency requirement, language and civics tests, and self-sufficiency standards, could delay citizenship for nearly 100,000 people, with processing times potentially extending by years.
The council criticized the lack of transitional provisions, saying the move could undermine legal trust and fairness.
Though advisory, the council’s concerns highlight growing unease over executive overreach and the impact of sudden policy changes on applicants’ expectations.
El Consejo Jurídico de Suecia advierte contra la aplicación retroactiva de normas de ciudadanía más estrictas, citando preocupaciones sobre la equidad y la confianza jurídica.