🇸🇪⚡ Swedish proposal could ruin Russian summer Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) is now coming out with a Swedish initiative that could hit Russian tourists hard in the EU. Last year, 477,878 Schengen visas were issued to Russian citizens. Forssell: “It is completely unreasonable that Russian citizens are enjoying luxury holidays while Ukrainians are dying.” Sweden wants EU countries to be able to deny visas based on nationality — something that is currently not allowed. The proposal has the support of all Nordic countries, the Baltics, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Poland. Why Sweden is pushing this: – stop Russian luxury tourism – reduce security threats and espionage – close loopholes used by the Kremlin – make a political mark during ongoing wars Forssell: “We must put an end to Russian weekend trips around the Mediterranean.” What is happening now: The proposal is at the EU migration ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg. If it goes through, Russian travel to the EU could be severely restricted — perhaps as early as this summer, depending on processing times. In short: Sweden wants to close the door to Russian tourism. The question is whether the EU dares to take the step.