In order to encourage more unassimilated migrants to return to their home countries, the Tidö government is significantly increasing the repatriation allowance at the turn of the year. So far, the interest in leaving Sweden seems to have been lukewarm, but there is still some support within certain immigrant groups. This is shown by a new survey.
During the autumn, the government’s and the Sweden Democrats’ repatriation ambitions have faced resistance from several left-wing municipalities, which in turn has led some to question whether these should continue to receive state subsidies.
Now, a survey conducted by Indikator opinion shows that the increase in the repatriation allowance, from 10,000 to 350,000 SEK, has stronger support among immigrants living in so-called vulnerable areas than among individuals in the rest of the country.
39 percent in the group responded positively to the increased allowance, while 30 percent responded negatively. In the rest of the country, including both Swedes and immigrants, the proportion of positive responses is 27 percent and the proportion of negative responses is 38 percent.
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