Local Migration Policy

This book examines local migration policy in Sweden in light of the European migrant crisis. The novel approach of this volume covers both local governments' policies on admission of immigrants and their efforts for enhancing social integration. The focus is on the division of responsibilities between political levels, examined through theories encompassing both governance structures and output and outcomes of policy. Sweden is a rare example where migration policy has undergone massive changes in the last decade. During the crisis, the country received some of the largest flows of immigrants in relation to its population compared with other European countries. Drawing from statistical material, case studies and a rich body of interviews, this innovative work provides a valuable resource that aspires to investigate the significance of the local level of government in migration policy. The objective is to reach general conclusions that go beyond the realms of the empiricalfocus.

1. Introducing Local Immigration and Integration Policy: Approaches and Themes. - 2. Theoretical Points of Departure. - 3. Governing Swedish Immigration and Integration Policy. - 4. Presentation and Contextualisation of Case Studies. - 5. Local Immigration Policy in Swedish Municipalities. - 6. Local Immigration Policy in Selected Case Studies. - 7. Local Integration Policy in Swedish Municipalities. - 8. Local Integration Policy in Selected Case Studies. - 9. Bringing The Pieces Together.