Sweden and European Union

European Union: It was shocking. I have visited the country regularly for 23 years and have often marvelled at the strength of the country social safety net and the public atmosphere that it created. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. However, in the past two years thousands of beggars have flooded into Sweden. Most of them come from Romania, according to government authorities, and can visit Sweden thanks to the European Union freedom of movement rights. For anyone thinking Winnipeg has a problem with panhandlers, consider this: During a Christmas trip to Sweden, I could not enter a grocery store, mall or liquor outlet without being confronted by beggars. It was rare to see a person destitute or asking for money on the street because there are entrenched rights to shelter and other social support. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.