The Swedish government is planning tougher requirements for citizenship, including longer residency, self-sufficiency, and morality tests, with additional measures like an oath of loyalty.

Critics argue these stricter rules counteract integration, pointing to research suggesting easier access to citizenship supports economic and political inclusion.

A study by Stanford Professor Vasiliki Fouka highlights that lowering barriers and providing resources, such as free language classes, enhance integration more effectively.

These changes could disadvantage marginalized groups, increasing exclusion and potentially leading to societal disengagement.

Migrationsminister Maria Malmer Stenergard states the intent is to ensure everyone meets the same standards, but this faces opposition for potentially creating democratic deficits.