‘Not welcome’: How Sweden’s far right took over Stockholm Central Station
Summary
Sweden’s far-right party, the Sweden Democrats (SD), launched a large, controversial campaign at Stockholm Central Station before the country’s general election. The campaign included harsh messages about immigrants and provocations that led to protests and the removal of some ads from public transport.Key Facts
- The Sweden Democrats spent about $100,000 on campaign posters at Stockholm Central Station.
- The posters included messages telling people who commit crimes or live off benefits that they are “not welcome.”
- SD has neo-Nazi roots and is currently polling second in Sweden’s general election.
- The party ran provocative ads on buses asking if immigrants miss their home countries and offering increased money to return.
- Around 20 Somali bus drivers called in sick to protest the bus ads, which were later removed by the transport operator.
- Swedish right-wing parties have recently started cooperating with SD, ending years of treating them as outsiders.
- A landmark 62-page agreement signed in 2022 includes SD in Sweden’s current coalition government.
- The leader of the Liberals, known for fighting racism, announced support for allowing SD to be part of future governments, shocking many in Sweden.
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