# Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden

https://mins.news/en/item/22877

- The Guardian, 2026-08-15 09:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/15/post-brexit-rights-british-citizens-sweden-removal-orders-analysis

> An apparent high level of removal orders in Sweden suggests authorities are rejecting “reasonable grounds” from British citizens who failed to apply for residence after Brexit. Cases include a 74-year-old man with vascular dementia and a 78-year-old widow, while campaigners say the withdrawal agreement’s protections are being weakened in practice.