How Sweden lost its soul – and stopped being Sweden
In 2022, my country entered a new era of cruelty. It will take more than one election to get the old, tolerant Sweden back
TL;DR
- Sweden is experiencing a shift towards harsh immigration policies and ethnonationalism, impacting children, the elderly, and even skilled migrants.
- The 2022 election and the Tidö agreement have normalized far-right ideas and led to profound policy changes in immigration, crime, and other sectors.
- The country's political discourse has moved to the right, with a focus on control rather than rights, and a growing acceptance of xenophobic views.
- While there are signs of potential change, such as a slight lead for the opposition, the ingrained nature of these new policies and the opposition's cautious approach pose challenges.
- This authoritarian turn, if accepted in a country with solid democratic foundations like Sweden, suggests it could happen anywhere.