Christian Democrats
The Christian Democrats' congress in Linköping voted in favor of banning burkas and niqabs in public spaces, including other face coverings. Party leader Ebba Busch views the ban as a way to counter women's oppression. A top politician opens the door to discussing a hijab ban in the future.
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Ebba Busch of the Christian Democrats has opened the door to future collaboration with the Social Democrats, prompting praise from Magdalena Andersson. Andersson describes Busch as a more pragmatic politician but notes a joint government remains unlikely. Moderates criticize the move as risking red policies.