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Swedish plan to remove citizenship from people seen as threat to state

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Sweden 's political parties agree that dual citizens who commit crimes that threaten national security should lose their citizenship.

Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said Sweden was dealing with "violent extremism" Under Sweden 's constitution, revoking citizenship is currently not allowed.

Opposition parties say revoking gang criminals' citizenship would be a step too far.