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Citizenship, also known as medborgarskap in Swedish, is the legal bond between an individual and a state that establishes membership in the political community. It confers foundational rights, such as participation in elections, protection by the state, and access to certain public services, as well as duties, including adherence to laws and, in some contexts, taxation or military service. Because the scope and limits of citizenship are defined by national law, the specifics vary across jurisdictions.
Citizenship can be acquired in several ways. Most commonly, individuals obtain it by birth within a country’s
Citizenship status may be lost by renunciation or, in some cases, by breach of nationality rules or