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Young immigrants who grew up in Sweden facing deportation

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Axel Rowohlt
March 30, 2026

The Swedish government has adopted some of the most restrictive immigration policies in Europe, with particularly harsh consequences for young people. Even those who grew up in Sweden face deportation to their parents' homeland.

Sweden’s government is enforcing one of Europe’s toughest immigration laws, deporting young people who grew up in the country once they turn 18.

DW met four affected teenagers facing deportation to Iran or Egypt despite studies, jobs and families in Sweden.

Nationwide protests have pushed parliament to debate reforms, but existing deportation orders remain in force.

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