Sweden implements a program that pays up to 33 thousand euros to immigrants to incentivize them to leave the country, but only 171 people accepted the offer so far. The program, called "assisted return", aims to encourage immigrants to return to their countries of origin with financial support.
The issue became central in the campaign for the Swedish legislative elections scheduled for September 13. The right-wing coalition that has been governing the country since 2022 is using this policy as part of its electoral platform, seeking to renew its mandate based on these migration control measures.
The program emerges in a context of intense debate about immigration in Sweden, where migration policies have been a divisive topic in society and on the political scene. The Swedish right has defended more restrictive measures as part of its strategy to maintain electoral support.
