"In September last year, images of Alan Kurdi [the Syrian boy who drowned off Turkey's coast as his family was struggling to get into Europe] deeply touched people. Many felt that they really wanted to help. Now it has been some time, fewer refugees are coming, and we do not see the situation in the same way. The pressure is not the same," Karin Nelsson from pollster Inizio explained to Aftonbladet.
"We took in many refugees who have not yet been integrated. There is an ongoing debate. Many of the people questioned were wondering how it was even possible to receive even more. Some think that other countries should take more responsibility and that it is better to help the people on the spot," Karin Nelsson said.
Most remarkable, however, is the Swedes' growing disbelief in the government's abilities to handle the migrant crisis. Sixty-five percent of the respondents said they had little confidence in the government's approach. This is a sharp increase since last year's survey, where the majority of Swedes gave the government a sign of approval.
"This is noteworthy. Despite the vigorous efforts the government undertook, confidence is still low. One would think that the measures taken should have strengthened public confidence, but they have not," Nelsson commented. "People see no marked difference in their everyday life. Many of the people surveyed were frustrated that the government's formula did not work," Nelsson added.
The target audience of the Inizio survey was the general public aged 18 and older. The survey included 1,261 interviews performed between August 31 and September 2 and was carried out online.