| Summary: | Needless to say, migration has become a global phenomenon of great magnitude and complexity and has become a pressing concern for nation states and local governments as well. The Swedish government believes that all integration work should aim at letting immigrants into the labour market. Drawing upon Carol Lee Bacchi’s analytical "What is the problem represented" approach this study focuses on the integration policy of municipalities with a particular focus on integration of immigrants into the labour market and education for immigrants. The aim of the study is to compare the integration policy of two Swedish municipalities, Eskilstuna and Sundsvall. How do the two municipalities pursue their respective integration policy regarding the creation of job opportunities, and the provision of education for immigrants? What are the similarities and differences between the two municipalities regarding creating job opportunities and education for immigrants? The study concludes that both municipalities want all the citizens to have the same rights on the labour market and the same opportunities for education, regardless of ethnic background. Both Eskilstuna and Sundsvall have adapted their actions to fit the needs of the municipality. Both municipalities work in a similar way regarding creating job opportunities and education despite there being a difference in how many foreign-born citizens the municipalities have.
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