Vänsterpartiet has removed around 24 candidates from its lists ahead of autumn elections following Expressen revelations of support for terror groups.
Expressen revealed that around 20 candidates on Vänsterpartiet municipal lists have praised terror-listed groups, denied the Holocaust and spread antisemitism. A total of 24 people have been removed from the lists as a result. Nooshi Dadgostar admitted in SVT's Agenda shortcomings in the party's local-level checks. She said the party takes the matter seriously and will review routines with nomination committees and district chairs. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described it as Islamist infiltration and a pattern of terror romanticism. Dadgostar called the statement ridiculous and noted it involves 24 out of about 4000 non-professional politicians. The Moderates have requested a special parliamentary debate on antisemitism, extremism and undue influence on parties. The debate is scheduled for discussion on 17 June.
