Swedish readers react strongly to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's threat to boycott TV debates unless Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is muted. They highlight hypocrisy given controversial songs at Moderate Party events.
In a collection of letters to the editor published by Dagens Nyheter on October 14, 2025, Swedish readers react to the tense debate climate following SVT's party leader debate on October 12. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) expressed horror at the debate and threatened via his press chief to skip future debates unless the microphone is turned off for Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. The reason was her alleged 'gaphalsar,' or interruptions, during the broadcast.
Per Hammarin from Enskededalen writes: 'Due to all the "gaphalsar," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) wishes to turn off the microphone for V leader Nooshi Dadgostar in upcoming TV debates. Otherwise, he "threatens" to abstain.' He suggests Kristersson first silence his own side, which sings Nazi songs at Moderate Youth League (Muf) parties and hate songs against S leader Magdalena Andersson at Moderate election rallies.
Elisabeth Karsna from Karlskrona calls it hypocrisy: 'Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is horrified by the debate climate in SVT's party leader debate on 10/12 and threatens via his press chief to stay away unless SVT turns off the microphone for the Left Party's leader Nooshi Dadgostar next time.' She notes that Kristersson is meanwhile touring with Moderates who mock Andersson in hate songs without intervening.
The readers' letters highlight broader concerns about Sweden's polarized political climate, where demands to silence opposition contrast with internal party conflicts. The October 12 debate has clearly stirred strong emotions ahead of the election.