CMIR in the media

CMIR conducts and disseminates research on migration and integration, focusing on the conditions that support sustainable integration and social inclusion. This work is regularly featured in academic and media outlets. Below is a selection of recent media coverage.

 

DN Debate: Talking about homophobia among immigrants is like throwing stones from a glass house 

Dagens Nyheter | August 2026 (in Swedish)

Featuring: Olle Hammar 

Examines attitudes towards homosexuality among migrants and the wider Swedish population, highlighting historical change, variation within Sweden, and evidence of values integration over time. 

 

When integration does not lead to inclusion

EFNJuly 2026 (in Swedish)

Featuring: Lin Lerpold

Explores the integration paradox, whereby highly educated and well-established migrants often report more discrimination and a weaker sense of belonging, and highlights the need to address structural barriers.

 

DN Debate: More billionaires, but inequality has still not grown 

Dagens NyheterMay 2026 (in Swedish)

Featuring: Olle Hammar

Discusses new research on wealth distribution in Sweden and the relationship between rising private wealth and measures of economic inequality. 

 

Issues that deserve greater attnetion in the election debate

Aktuell Hållbarhet April 2026 (in Swedish)

Featuring: Lin Lerpold

Highlights the need for research-based approaches to migration and integration, emphasizing shared responsibility between individuaks and receiving societies.

 

Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship changes to be discussed by MPs

Radio Sweden | April 2026

Featuring: Olle Hammar

Explores how stricter residency policies may influence migration to Sweden more broadly, including among highly educated migrants and other groups with greater mobility choices.

 

Will we see a new refugee wave from Iran?

Sveriges Radio (P1) | March 2026 (in Swedish)

Featuring: Olle Hammar

Provides a research-based perspective on migration from Iran, emphasizing migration intentions, diaspora effects, and uncertainty in predicting future flows.

 

New center to bring together research for better integration 

Tidningen Syre | January 2026 (in Swedish)

Featuring: Lin Lerpold

Introduces CMIR as a platform for connecting research, policy, and practice to support more coordinated and sustainable approaches to migration and integration.

 

Sweden sees the launch of two new AMIF-funded projects, integration barometer development, and research on ethnic discrimination

European Commission | November 2025  

Covers the launch of CMIR as part of EU-funded initiatives to support research and collaboration on migration and integration in Sweden.