Swedish opposition leader Magdalena Andersson strongly condemned the neo-Nazi march that took place in central Stockholm on Saturday evening, asserting that it was “an attempt to intimidate people using political violence.”

 

Swedish opposition leader #Magdalena_Andersson strongly condemned the neo-Nazi march that took place in central Stockholm on Saturday evening, asserting that it was “an attempt to intimidate people using political violence.” She added, “This is un-Swedish. It is provocative when some people demand the release of people convicted of violence.”

Andersson’s statement came after approximately 100 people dressed in black, some masked, marched in the capital without authorization. The participants carried banners demanding the release of members of a neo-Nazi group and chanted slogans such as “Sweden for Swedes.” They also lit flares as they marched through the streets.

Police monitored the march closely but confirmed that the event passed without clashes or violence.

Widespread political reactions followed.

Andersson confirmed that her party had submitted a proposal to parliament to ban far-right groups that use political violence, arguing that society should not stand idly by in the face of such practices. Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thund Ringqvist described the scenes as a “brutal reminder of the dark ages,” emphasizing that the police need adequate resources to protect citizens from racist threats.

Left Party Secretary Maria Forsberg stated that “Nazis marching in the streets cannot be allowed to be normalized,” stressing the need to prosecute incitement against minorities and work to promote equality to reduce the environment that fosters extremism.

Several party leaders declined to comment, while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson referred questions to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömer.

Source: Expressen