Press Release: Commission proposes temporary suspension of Sweden’s obligations under the EU relocation mechanism

The European Commission on 15 December proposed to grant Sweden a one-year suspension from its obligations under the EU relocation scheme, in view of the strain on its capacities created by the sharp increase in applications for international protection.

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The Local.se, 17.12.15: Swedish parliament says yes to ID border checks http://www.thelocal.se/20151217/swedish-parliament-votes-on-id-checks-on-trains

The Local.se, 17.12.15: 18.12.15: EU agrees Sweden could have refugee duties cut http://www.thelocal.se/20151218/eu-agrees-sweden-could-have-refugee-duties-cut

ESO: Background information: EU to relocate Sweden asylum seekers / Sweden border checks to extend into Denmark / Border checks could be stepped up by Christmas http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-to-relocate-sweden-asylum-seekers-sweden-border-checks-to-extend-into-denmark-border-checks-could-be-stepped-up-by-christmas/

EUObserver, 18.12.15: Sweden must be able to say No to refugees https://euobserver.com/opinion/131598

EurActiv, 17.12.15: Poll: Support swells for Sweden's extreme right http://www.euractiv.com/sections/social-europe-jobs/support-swells-swedens-extreme-right-320549

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