Warning: Migration Chaos if the Red-Greens Win the Election

In an opinion poll, the Swedish public expresses concerns that immigration will increase again if Magdalena Andersson (S) becomes prime minister and the Green Party returns to government. This is a concern shared by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).

In an opinion piece, Kristersson and Forssell point to the amnesty for half a million illegal immigrants — a number that later proved to be much higher — as a partial explanation for the storming of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. This amnesty was pushed through by the Social Democrats’ sister party.

The duo sees this as a warning example and fears that if the red-green coalition were to win the election in September, Sweden risks experiencing total chaos in migration policy again. They argue that only a blue and yellow government can ensure this does not happen again.

In addition to reducing asylum migration to historically low levels, they also want to ensure that immigration to Sweden remains low for a long time to come.

They also note that while the Social Democrats claim they want to pursue strict migration policies, all three of their coalition partners — MP, V, and C — want to reopen the borders wide again.

Staying the Course

During the legislative term now ending, the red-green opposition has proposed increased immigration, amnesty for illegal immigrants, and retaining permanent residence permits — which the Tidö government removed.

They have also voted against requirements for self-sufficiency and language skills to obtain citizenship, as well as requirements for good conduct to obtain a residence permit.

In the blue and yellow team, we are running on keeping the course. Many who have come to Sweden work and do the right thing. But more must do so. That’s why migration must be strict and all focus should be on integration, the Swedish language, jobs, gender equality, and equality. Then we have a chance to succeed. That’s how we build a fairer Sweden. Now is not the time for left-wing experiments.