Key facts
- A 74-year-old British man with advanced dementia has been ordered to leave Sweden.
- He has lived in Sweden for 25 years.
- He has been given 10 days to leave the country.
- The order follows a post-Brexit migration court ruling.
- The court ruled that the state's interest in regulated immigration outweighed his right to reside in Sweden.
A 74-year-old British national, diagnosed with advanced dementia, has been ordered to depart Sweden within 10 days after losing a migration court case. The man has lived in Sweden for 25 years, establishing a life in the country. However, a post-Brexit migration court ruled that the state's interest in maintaining regulated immigration takes precedence over his right to reside in Sweden. This decision underscores the challenges faced by long-term residents, particularly British citizens, in navigating new immigration regulations following the UK's exit from the European Union. The court's judgment implies that his previous status as an EU resident no longer guarantees his right to remain in Sweden. The case brings to light the potential human cost of stricter immigration policies and the complexities of applying them to individuals with established lives and specific health needs. The ruling has implications for other British citizens residing in EU countries who may face similar challenges in securing their residency status.