Chapter 10 · Sweden's modern history
Hur förändrades Sveriges mottagande av judiska flyktingar under andra världskriget?
How did Sweden’s reception of Jewish refugees change during the Second World War?
Correct answer: It became more open towards the end of the war
Sweden long maintained restrictive policies that made it difficult for Jews to find refuge. Reception expanded later in the war, alongside several rescue operations.
Key words
restriktiv · restrictivemottagande · reception of refugees
Source: Forum för levande historia: Tidslinje – Sverige och Förintelsen · 1938–1943: restriktiv flyktingpolitik och senare mottagande
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Det upphörde när Danmark blev ockuperat
Many Danish Jews reached Sweden after Denmark was occupied.
Det blev mer restriktivt mot slutet av kriget
This reverses the trend; reception increased later in the war.
Det var lika öppet under hela kriget
The early restrictive policy differed from later rescue efforts.