Swedish Parliament Prepares to Vote on Revoking Citizenship

The Swedish parliament votes on Wednesday on a constitutional amendment.

If passed, the new rules will take effect on January 1st.

The changes allow authorities to strip dual citizens of citizenship for severe crimes.

These include crimes that seriously harm Sweden's vital interests.

Authorities can also revoke citizenship if obtained on false grounds.

The final bill incorporates safeguards against statelessness.

It also ensures compliance with international human rights conventions.

Sweden requires two votes with an election in between to change its constitution.

The bill passed its first vote in May.

On November 5, 2026, the constitutional committee forwarded the final text.

The Social Democrats initially opposed the vague wording.

However, they later supported it to combat gang crime.

The governing parties and Sweden Democrats both back the measure.

The Left Party and Green Party plan to vote against it.

The Centre Party plans to abstain.

The bill also allows parliament to restrict gang membership.

Finally, it creates a constitutional right to free abortion.

This report is based on coverage by The Local.