Sweden and Germany have begun enforcing stricter deportation policies, returning convicted foreign criminals—particularly Syrians—to their countries of origin.
Europe is no longer just debating tougher migration policy—it is implementing it. Sweden and Germany are now at the forefront of a shift toward deporting convicted foreign criminals back to their home countries, including Syria.
Sweden’s Minister for Migration, Johan Forssell, announced that Stockholm has reached an understanding with the government in Syria to facilitate the deportation of Syrians convicted of crimes in Sweden. He acknowledged that enforcing such decisions had been “difficult” in recent years.
Speaking to Swedish Radio on November 27, Forssell said those involved “have committed crimes and have no place in Sweden,” stressing that cooperation with Damascus is now a condition for any Swedish development aid. He added that Sweden expects receiving countries to cooperate and take back their citizens—especially when they have criminal convictions.
