Sweden’s Radical Immigration Plan: Pay Citizens To Leave The Country

Sweden is considering a surprising new plan that might let people get paid to leave the country. This idea comes from a recent government report that suggests expanding a program already in place. Right now, this program offers money to refugees and migrants who agree to return to their home countries. They get a one-time payment of about $960 for each adult and $480 for each child, plus their travel costs covered.

But the new proposal suggests something even more dramatic. It might extend this program to not just people with temporary or permanent residence permits but also to people who have become naturalized Swedish citizens and their families. Essentially, it could mean that even people who have fully integrated into Swedish society could be offered money to leave.

The report also suggests that if people take the money but don’t actually leave, they might have to pay it back. However, it has been recommended not to increase the amount of money offered because that might...

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