Opposition councilor Kent Ekeroth (SD) was ejected from the Dalarna regional assembly following a dispute with chairman Jörgen Norén (S) over a closed debate. The incident occurred during the discussion of a motion on neutrality policy. The motion was later rejected.
During Monday's regional assembly in Dalarna on November 10, 2025, turmoil arose around a motion from the Sweden Democrats. The motion, written by Liselotte Forsberg (SD), proposed introducing a neutrality policy banning religious and political symbols in the region.
Kent Ekeroth (SD), opposition councilor, spoke in favor of the motion, citing examples from European countries like France, where similar policies have been approved by the European Court of Human Rights. After Ekeroth's speech, chairman Jörgen Norén (S) closed the debate. Norén then took the floor to inform that the motion might conflict with the Swedish constitution and freedom of religion.
Ekeroth, having left the podium, interrupted Norén, arguing that this constituted a continuation of the debate. Norén slammed the gavel and shouted: “Sit down, or you'll be ejected.” When Ekeroth did not comply, Norén ordered him to leave the chamber and removed him for violating the rules of order.
After the incident, Ekeroth commented to SVT and Aftonbladet: “It is totally unacceptable and unreasonable” and “He can't start a debate, call it information, and then not let me respond to his debate contribution.” He described Norén's behavior as weak and recurring.
Norén responded to Aftonbladet: “I refused nothing, but wanted to be clear” about the risks to the constitution. He emphasized his role in maintaining order and called Ekeroth's behavior unacceptable.
The regional assembly later voted down the motion. No sources report contradictions in the sequence of events.
