Sweden's rightwing government, supported by far-right factions, proposed revoking citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, reflecting a global trend. Analysts warn this establishes a concerning precedent by linking citizenship to criminality, thereby fostering a potential two-tiered citizenry and marginalizing specific groups. The concept traces back to the UK under Tony Blair, who framed citizenship as a privilege contingent on conduct. Current initiatives in Sweden, Iceland, and Germany signal a shift to potentially stripping citizenship for severe crimes, raising critical questions about national identity and civil rights.
"As far-right and nationalist parties steadily gain political ground, analysts say that citizenship is increasingly being linked to crime, giving rise to a shift that risks creating two classes of citizens and marginalising specific communities."
"The new proposals now suggest that if you do any kind of serious crime, that should also allow for the possibility to withdraw citizenship - that is quite new."
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