Break the law, lose your citizenship. Swedish law wanted in Norway
Progress Party (FrP) leader Sylvi Listhaug has called on the Norwegian government to take decisive action against organized crime. She pointed to planned changes in Sweden as an example of a firm policy.
The debate may intensify the dispute over Norway's immigration policy.
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Sweden has announced its intention to amend the constitution to allow the revocation of citizenship from individuals who commit serious crimes or mislead authorities. The changes are also aimed at people involved in gangs.
The news sparked a strong reaction from Sylvi Listhaug, who stated that Norway should take similar steps. Her social media post referred directly to the new plans of the government in Stockholm. She indicated that the neighbor's actions show determination in the fight against gangs.
The news sparked a strong reaction from Sylvi Listhaug, who stated that Norway should take similar steps. Her social media post referred directly to the new plans of the government in Stockholm. She indicated that the neighbor's actions show determination in the fight against gangs.
Criticism of current regulations in Norway
Listhaug emphasized that in Norway, people with dual citizenship can be linked to gangs and even commit acts of violence without losing their citizenship status. In her opinion, the current regulations do not match the scale of the problem.
She also noted that gangs exploit legal loopholes and that the state should react more quickly. In her statement, she referred to previous recommendations from the Progress Party. The party has long called for stricter laws against criminals with dual citizenship.
She also noted that gangs exploit legal loopholes and that the state should react more quickly. In her statement, she referred to previous recommendations from the Progress Party. The party has long called for stricter laws against criminals with dual citizenship.
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Call for government action
According to Listhaug, revoking Norwegian citizenship from those involved in gang activities and deporting them would increase public safety. The FrP leader reminded that she considers citizenship a privilege.
She stressed that abusing this status should have consequences. She called on the government to respond immediately to the growing activity of organized crime. She also added that government inaction favors the development of gangs.
She stressed that abusing this status should have consequences. She called on the government to respond immediately to the growing activity of organized crime. She also added that government inaction favors the development of gangs.
Awaiting a response from the ministry
The editorial staff of Nettavisen has requested a comment from Minister of Justice Astri Aas-Hansen. The ministry has not yet responded. The issue has become one of the main topics of public debate in Norway.
The discussion about legislative changes may intensify in the coming weeks. Sweden's proposals may influence the future direction of policy in Norway.
The discussion about legislative changes may intensify in the coming weeks. Sweden's proposals may influence the future direction of policy in Norway.
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