Europol: ‘Swedish’ Child Soldier Model Spreading Across Europe
Hiring minors to commit serious crimes has “turned into an industry,” Swedish law enforcement officer said.
Hiring minors to commit serious crimes has “turned into an industry,” Swedish law enforcement officer said.
“I don’t think Joakim would have been on his way home without the enormous support that the media, organizations, and politicians have shown,” wife Sofie Axelsson said.
Security services are probing links between the arrest and a national security adviser’s resignation over leaked photos on a gay dating app.

Sweden Democrats officials say it is time to put the considerations of the victims before those of the criminals.

From this summer, Swedes as young as 16 will be able to change their legal gender following an online healthcare ‘visit.’

Some green politicians may be honest about the cost of their policies, but remain “tone-deaf regarding families’ everyday finances.”

The proposal aims to make professionals who carry out tests or issue “virginity certificates” criminally liable for facilitating a culture of “honor crimes.”

Revenues from crime in the country are estimated to amount to SEK100–150 billion (€9.2–13.8 bn) a year, and they continue to grow.
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The 16-year-old’s mother brought him back to Somalia last year but he returned to Sweden this February.