Slovenes in Sweden

Abstract

In the first part the paper discusses the immigration of various peoples to Sweden, Swedish immigration policy and reforms, the level of knowledge of the Swedish language among immigrants and the incorporation of immigrants into the political life of their new homeland. In the second part the author outlines the emigration processes of Slovenes to Sweden, their level of education and financial circumstances, their ethnic organizations, cultural activities, press, religious life and finally the future prospects of the Slovene community in Sweden.