The proposals to revoke citizenship were put forward by a cross-party parliamentary committee. To change the Swedish constitution, the proposals need to pass a vote in parliament with a simple majority, followed by a general election and then a second Riksdag vote.

Sweden's government is proposing stricter rules for obtaining citizenship, including an extended residency requirement of eight years, a test on Swedish society, and a language exam. The new measures emphasize "honest living" and make it harder for individuals with misdemeanors or unpaid debts to obtain nationality.

This comes as the Nordic nation grapples with ‘violent extremism’ and ‘systemic and organised crime’ amid issues with asylum seekers.