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Tidö blames immigration but Sweden’s own figures show its economy and welfare rely on immigrants
Official figures show foreign-born residents contribute billions after public costs, staff essential care, build businesses, strengthen exports and keep research moving.
Foreign-born residents contribute billions to Sweden's public finances, make up almost a quarter of the workforce and fill nearly half of elderly-care jobs. Sweden depends on their taxes and labour even as Tidö calls immigration a burden.
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