Citizenship
Stricter requirements for Swedish citizenship take effect
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On June 6 2026 new rules entered into force for those seeking Swedish citizenship. Requirements including language skills and eight years of residency in Sweden were tightened on the national day.
The Moderate Party is campaigning on a proposal to make Swedish citizenship impossible for those convicted of domestic violence.
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The Ministry of External Affairs stated that a passport is a travel document and not proof of citizenship, drawing sharp reactions from Kapil Sibal and Javed Akhtar.
A bill introduced by Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno would require many Americans with dual citizenship to choose between their U.S. nationality and another. The Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 is framed by its supporters as enforcing exclusive loyalty to the United States, while critics warn it would create a tiered system of citizenship and face serious constitutional challenges.
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Seventeen years ago, a pilot project issued India's first smart national identity cards, but the initiative faded amid evolving citizenship debates. Residents of a Delhi village remember the 'red cards' as unused souvenirs, while current uncertainties surround proof of citizenship. The story highlights the stalled progress toward a national register of citizens.