90,000+ BROKEN PROMISES.
Broken Promises
Sweden’s Citizenship Reform
They changed the rules on people who already applied.
“I moved here, learned the language, paid taxes for 7 years, and now they tell me it wasn’t enough.”
— Maria, software engineer from Spain
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Broken promises
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Countries that have done this without transition rules
Every Other Country Included Transition Rules
Explore how European countries have handled citizenship reforms between 2005 and 2026. Sweden stands alone in proposing no transition provisions for pending applications.
Should I move to Sweden?
Sweden's Citizenship Reform — The Consequences
The Cost to Sweden
- Tech workers and entrepreneurs are leaving for other EU countries
- Sweden’s reputation as an open, innovative society is damaged
- Healthcare workers are reconsidering their future in Sweden
- The rule of law is undermined when promises to applicants are broken
A Warning to Future Workers & Students
- You can follow every rule and still have them changed retroactively
- No grandfathering, no transition period, no warning
- Years of investment in language, career, and community — discounted overnight
- Your application is not a promise — it’s a moving target
In the Press
Swedish and international media are covering the impact of these changes.
Sveriges Radio
Sweden’s new citizenship law criticised by Council on Legislation
Aftonbladet
New migration blow: Tech entrepreneurs are snubbing Sweden
The Local
‘I’m done with Sweden’: Why citizenship changes are making skilled workers leave
Sydsvenskan
Soon tens of thousands of law-abiding people could be denied Swedish citizenship
Svenska Dagbladet
Council on Legislation slams citizenship proposal
Dagens Nyheter
The new requirements for citizenship are unacceptable
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