Michael Higgins: How ‘humanitarian’ Sweden’s immigration policies went all wrong
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The Swedish model of open and generous refugee and migration policy is one that many countries have aspired to emulate. It was built on a foundation of humanitarian principles, aiming to provide refuge for those fleeing conflict and persecution. However, in recent years, Sweden has faced significant challenges that have forced it to reassess the efficacy of its policies.
The influx of migrants started with the Syrian crisis in 2015, which saw hundreds of thousands of people flee war-torn Syria. Sweden, along with other Scandinavian countries, was among the first to offer asylum. The country's…
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