Swedish government and Sweden Democrats agree on deportation exemption for teenagers

Sweden’s governing coalition and the Sweden Democrats have reached an agreement on a legal exemption to prevent the deportation of certain teenagers whose residency permits expire when they turn 18, public broadcaster SVT reported Monday.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed the deal during a press briefing in Norrköping, calling it a “good solution” for teenagers who “risked being harmed” by stricter family migration reforms. He declined to provide specifics ahead of a formal announcement scheduled for 13:00 local time.

The exemption—referred to as a ventil, or relief valve—targets cases where teenagers lose their right to stay in Sweden upon turning 18, despite having parents with valid residency. The issue gained attention after several high-profile deportation orders were issued to young adults shortly after their 18th birthdays.

Kristersson stated the proposal would be submitted to parliament as a bill for a summer vote. The agreement was finalized during weekend negotiations among the Tidö parties—the Moderates, Christian Democrats, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats.