Amid growing public concern over immigration the right-wing populist Swedish Democrats came second in the 2022 Swedish general election.

The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees.

Sweden’s right-wing government says the plan aims to curb migration and ease integration challenges.​

Proponents of the policy, particularly members of the Sweden Democrats, argue that it will help ease the burden on Sweden’s social welfare system.

Sweden will increase support for immigrants who decide to return to their homeland from $10 to as much as $32,500. This is another controversial idea in the country, following the "whistleblower law." Currently,

From $10 to as much as $32,500, Sweden will increase support for immigrants who decide to return to their homeland. This is another controversial idea in the country, following the "whistleblower law.