26/11/2024 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday, 26 November, the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) expressed that it was worried about a potential bill in Sweden aiming to obligate public sector workers—particularly those in the Public Employment Service, the Social Insurance Agency, the Prison and Probation Service, and even budget and pension authorities—to report undocumented migrants. According to the findings of a public inquiry that the Swedish government presented that same day, exemptions would be made for health services, schools, and social services. The Swedish police could then pass the information on to the relevant migration or security entities. “[R]eporting obligations always have significant and harmful consequences for both individuals and society. [...] Exemptions will not mitigate these harms”, explains PICUM, which fears a future climate “of fear and hostility”. (SP)