Of the foreign journalists who contacted me today, there is one question they are particularly interested in: the decline of the SD party. Here, Sweden deviates from the trend in Europe. They wonder: What is the reason for this? What will happen moving forward? #svpol (translated)
Three observations: 1) The Social Democrats and the Moderates have never together gathered so few votes in modern times as they seem to be doing in this year's election. Here, Sweden is following a European trend - party systems are becoming fragmented. 2) The Sweden Democrats have now backed down in three consecutive elections - the EU election 2024. (translated)
The heart speaks from the fullness of what it contains. Jimmie Åkesson's comment yesterday that it's the immigrants'/Muslims' fault if Tidö loses the election was truly distasteful. Who will be the next group he wants to point out after an election loss? Women? #svpol (translated)
A catharsis to see "Svenska Nyheter" after the party leader debate. So incredibly good. (translated)
In today's Novus - just four days before the election - the opposition's lead over the Tidö parties remains. The opposition parties collectively gather 50.7 percent compared to the Tidö parties' 48.1 percent - a lead of 2.6 percentage points. The corresponding lead in the last two Novus measurements was 2.4. (translated)
Glad that Sweden is introducing trade restrictions against illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. (translated)
"We should not go back to 2015," the participants in SVT's migration policy debate repeat like a mantra. I personally remember fondly all the solidarity and generosity that so many Swedes showed to help their fellow human beings who came to our country for help. (translated)
I have said it before. Swedish law applies. Then you can think and have whatever values you want. That’s how a rule of law works. (translated)
Commenting on the situation between the EU/NATO and Russia after Leipzig, for TV4. "That is why NATO's Article Four has not been invoked after Leipzig." (translated)
So sad that Dolly Parton is dead. For me, she embodied so much of what is good in America. The ability to gather and unite, the generosity, the compassion for the weak and marginalized. And of course, love and faith in God. ❤️ (translated)
The least one can expect after a dreadful act like the sword attack in Fagersta is that leading politicians act in a respectful manner. Several party leaders also canceled their speeches or meetings after the attack. Tobias Andersson (SD), chairman of the parliamentary committee on industry, (translated)
Noting that the post-election debate is already in full swing, even in the media. How will SD act if (read "when") the Tidö parties lose the election? Will Ebba Busch and KD seek cooperation with S and C, or will they just be an opposition party? What will happen with an L that no longer exists? (translated)
I stand far from @MariaStenergard on several important political issues. But I appreciated her article on equality in DN Debatt tonight. That text was for real, no tired recorded talking points. I believe she would make an excellent successor to Ulf Kristersson, if (translated)
Stark text by Åsa Wikforss. About why the talk of traitors is not just any insult, and about authoritarian right-wing nationalism as a threat to democracy. Read and feel free to share! #svpol (translated)
A new measurement from Verian (formerly Sifo), according to SvT Nyheter. The distance between the blocks has increased further, and with just over three weeks left until the election, the opposition leads the Tidö parties by a full 10.0 percentage points. 53.9 against 43.9. I have previously written today that it is too (translated)
Today there are only four weeks left until the election. Most still suggests a change of government - but anything can happen in an election campaign. How did it come about that the Moderates, the Christian Democrats, and the Liberals completely changed their view on the Sweden Democrats in just a few years? From having (translated)
Prominent SD politician points out Aftonbladet's political editor Anders Lindberg as a Quisling. And this is the party that Ulf Kristersson, Simona Mohamsson, and Ebba Busch intend to govern together with. Shame truly goes on dry land. #svpol (translated)
There are less than six weeks left until the election, and the election campaign is now really starting. I am writing a few lines on the blog regarding Magdalena Andersson's article in Expressen Debatt today. I think it is good that Magdalena Andersson clearly emphasizes in the article how divisive forces.... (translated)
Good coverage in SVT Aktuellt about the incident in Berlin and the hatred and threats from various quarters against pride manifestations - with the wise terrorism expert @stellapolaris10 and Måns Axelsson from Stockholm Pride in the studio. (translated)
Horrible terrorist act against the pride festival in Berlin. It's important to stand up for everyone's equal value and to constantly defend pride events wherever they are held. (translated)
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