Great visit to the mosque in Lund today, where parties have been invited in different shifts to share election material and talk to visitors during the Friday prayer. I had several good conversations with women who spoke of discrimination and despair over not being able to feel at home in Sweden. We see you! (translated)
The increase in voter turnout is always positive. It is always good for democracy. Regardless of whether everyone who votes for the first time votes for a party you don't like, it is good for democracy. (translated)
The Liberals are now placing their hope for survival in the Sweden Democrats. It's like letting the wolf guard the sheep. (translated)
"Jimmie Åkesson is the leader of a party that has been revealed to operate Russian-inspired troll factories, where one of the most effective workers was a man who dedicated himself to spreading Russian propaganda and praising Vladimir Putin." (translated)
146,000 people voted early on the first day, yesterday. An increase of 38 percent according to the election authority. The more early votes, the worse the opportunities for the parties to influence in the final campaign. But there are certainly many undecided voters left. (translated)
The same attitude applies, of course, to all religions and all people: Let people wear the religious symbols they want! Whether it's on their heads or around their necks. (translated)
You can never imagine what the comment section looks like. It is a shame for Sweden that believing people are met with so much hate. (translated)
A lot of Perseids, but only one lost its grip and fell down. Good quality of the Perseids this year then, because those that fall down must be broken in some way? (translated)
Today, the parliament is debating the new intelligence agency, which actually does not have support in the parliament. After the election, a new government must ensure that the concerns that exist between the UND and the already existing authorities are addressed. Watch live from 9 o'clock. (translated)
With great enthusiasm to hack on refugees and criticize a left-wing Spain, the Swedish government, along with many other governments in the EU, stumbled upon thousands of Russian played balls. (translated)
It is already clear that the dramatic days were preceded by a comprehensive disinformation campaign online. /…/ Europol has recorded over 2,000 false articles and 6,000 false messages about Ceuta from Russian actors. (translated)
Today is August 6th, the memorial day for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Peace politics are not only about defense and security but also about aid, the climate, a safe home for everyone, and a society free from discrimination and racism. Peace must be built by everyone every day. (translated)
Visit from Japan's Foreign Affairs Committee in the Parliament today. Short meeting, but we managed to discuss peace, Sipri, and Hiroshima/Nagasaki (memorial day 6/8), earthquakes, Ukraine, Taiwan, and the changes being discussed in Japan's security policy. Also a bit about cultural "soft power" =) (translated)
I think of all those who will celebrate Pride in Stockholm soon, and all those who want to be open but cannot or dare not because of hate, threats, harassment, and ugly words of various kinds. (translated)
The terror attacks against Pride in Berlin are an attack on our entire open democratic society. LGBTQ+ people have often throughout history been subjected to various forms of threats and attacks, always motivated by hatred towards people's desire to live their lives freely and openly. (translated)
Today marks 15 years since the terrorist attack on Utøya and the government buildings in Oslo. 77 people were murdered in Oslo and on Utøya. We will never forget the terrorist attack and we will always continue to fight the racism, the right-wing extremism, and the hatred that was behind it. (translated)
Burnham started his new job as prime minister by talking about homelessness. Extremely well done. Homelessness is a societal problem that is talked about far too little. It is a very large human suffering not to have a safe place to live. (translated)
Very good that Trump is now willing to support Ukraine again. Now it is up to all parties to hurry up before he changes his mind again. (translated)
Corruption. Trump drives the USA to become more authoritarian and more corrupt by the day. And FIFA is going along, allowing the World Cup to be played in the most anti-democratic countries and yielding to pressure from those in power. Everything is insane. (translated)
The season for wildfires is underway in southern Europe, as in so many previous years. This highlights the great need to constantly strengthen crisis preparedness and emergency services. Fires and floods are a direct threat to both life and infrastructure. (translated)
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