The Swedish Parliament has recently passed a law allowing the government to swiftly implement ID checks without needing parliamentary approval.

This move has sparked widespread criticism across the country, from Skåne in the south to Haparanda in the north.

The new regulation, which can be enacted on short notice, mirrors measures taken after the refugee influx in 2015, and it grants the government the power to enforce ID checks for up to six months, extendable in six-month increments.

Critics argue that this decision risks being used arbitrarily and undermines democratic dialogue.

Particularly vocal against the law are transport companies, who bear the responsibility and potential fines up to 250,000 SEK for failing to enforce these checks.

They express concerns about the practicality and the lack of personnel training for identifying fraudulent documents.

The CEO of Öresundståg, a major train operating company, highlighted the logistical challenges, stating, "We cannot, as we see it, perform checks on the train.

" The law is seen as a measure to "ensure order and safety in the country," according to the government, but it has raised questions about the balance between security and civil liberties.