Johan Forssell Unveils Stricter Swedish Citizenship Rules

Swedish government introduces stricter citizenship requirements effective June 6, 2026, after a collaboration with the Sweden Democrats.Johan Forssell and Simona Mohamsson confirmed residency requirements will rise to eight years while applicants must earn 20,000 kr monthly.A mandatory civics test will launch in August 2026, though the language assessment is delayed until 2027 following delays at Stockholm University.