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Swedish Government Considers Begging Ban

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Swedish Government Considers Begging Ban
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OCT 2024
Above: A male beggar from a former Eastern Bloc country was observed soliciting on a pedestrian street in Malmö on March 13, 2014. Image copyright: Francis Dean/Contributor/Corbis News via Getty Images
story last updated OCT 2024

The Spin

Right narrative

Introducing national legislation that prohibits begging is a highly popular absolute necessity. It's unreasonable for individuals to travel across half of Europe to beg outside of stores, as this contributes to increasing illicit activity in the country. Implementing a ban on begging by the end of June 2025 would actually align with international agreements and human rights principles.

European ConservativePolitico

Left narrative

A nationwide ban on begging is wrong. Poverty is a structural problem and should be addressed by home countries and the EU in long-term poverty reduction programs. A ban on begging would most likely be in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, which is enshrined in the Swedish constitution. If the government goes ahead with a ban, it will face heavy legal opposition.

Guardian

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