Citizenship
SD MPs voted despite abstention list in citizenship vote
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In Wednesday's parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements, two Sweden Democrats voted despite being on the abstention list, tipping the result in favor of the Tidö parties 147–146. The opposition accuses SD of manipulation and demands a revote. SD group leader Linda Lindberg defends the decision by saying voters' mandates must be respected.
The first society knowledge test for Swedish citizenship will be held on August 15 in Stockholm but limited to 1,000 people. The regulation was published today as requirements tighten this summer.
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