Sweden offers migrants $34,000 to return home
Sep 17, 2024 11:30 am
By Robert Spencer 17 Comments
This won’t work. The migrants in Sweden know the people with whom they’re dealing. They know that there will be no penalty, no downside at all, if they don’t accept the $34,000. They know that they will likely get far more than $34,000 in welfare benefits if they stay in Sweden. They know that the Islamization of Sweden is already underway, as the Swedish government is prosecuting two men for burning the Qur’an. So why should they leave now, when everything is going their way?
“Sweden offers $34,000 incentive for immigrants to return home amidst policy shift,” Jerusalem Post, September 15, 2024:
The Swedish government has announced a significant increase in financial incentives for immigrants who choose to return to their home countries voluntarily. Starting in 2026, eligible migrants will be offered up to 350,000 Swedish kronor (approximately $34,000), a dramatic increase from the current cap of 10,000 kronor per individual. This policy is part of a broader migration strategy by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing coalition government, which aims to address challenges related to social exclusion and integration failures.
Last week, Migration Minister Johan Forssell emphasized the need for a “paradigm shift” in Sweden’s immigration policy, criticizing previous approaches as unsustainable. The increased repatriation grant is designed to encourage migrants, particularly those who have struggled to integrate into Swedish society due to language barriers or long-term unemployment, to voluntarily return to their countries of origin.
However, the policy has sparked debate across the country. Critics, including the refugee organization FARR, argue that the move is primarily motivated by a desire to reduce the migrant population in Sweden. They point to a recent government inquiry that advised against the increase, warning that it may signal to migrants that they are no longer welcome in the country. The inquiry also noted that the financial and societal costs of the program might outweigh its benefits…. |
