So here I go and stick my neck out, wear my heart on my sleeve, write several earnest posts about political matters at great expense to your patience, and now this happens. I sold my political virginity far too cheaply in Sweden.<\/p>\n
“Liberal” Folkpartiet has agreed to immigration restrictions<\/a> on citizens from new EU countries on terms only somewhat less onerous than those proposed by the ruling Social Democrats. The decision wasn’t unanimous: Folkpartiet MPs voted 23-17 in favor for this counterproposal. There was quite a debate<\/a>, apparently. Sounds like a party voting against its conscience.FPs proposal differs from SDs on three points: At least the FP wants these restrictions to expire sooner, rather than later. But what’s so hard about acting on one’s principles now? Since when does being in favor of a common labor market no longer mean actually wanting to implement a common labor market — especially if the symbolism invokes two classes of EU citizenship? Does the FP think the Poles don’t notice? Is looking good in comparison to Italy now a policy goal?<\/p>\n For an added bonus, watch Labor Minister Hans Karlsson not answering good questions<\/a> [Real, Swedish] on this topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So here I go and stick my neck out, wear my heart on my sleeve, write several earnest posts about political matters at great expense to your patience, and now this happens. I sold my political virginity far too cheaply … Continue reading
1) Immigrants should be able to come to Sweden to look for work for up to three months — SD wants immigrants to find work from their home country before getting a work permit.
2) SD also wants to make sure immigrants have accommodation waiting for them before they get to Sweden — FP thinks that is silly.
3) Finally, FP thinks that the government should not be allowed to prolong these restrictions unilaterally, without parliamentary approval.<\/span><\/p>\n