Racism in Sweden

Swedish based neo-Nazi group designated by US as terrorist organization

“The group’s members and leaders have carried out violent attacks against political opponents, protesters, journalists and other perceived adversaries,” the State Department said in a statement.

Members of the Neo-nazi Nordic Resistance Movement march through the town of Ludvika, 2018
 Flowers and candles are placed outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 11, 2023

Iranian agents suspected of targeting Jews arrested in Sweden, deported

 A man displays a placard during a protest following the burning of the Koran in Stockholm, outside the embassy of Sweden in London, Britain, January 28, 2023.

Sweden raises terrorist alert level after Quran burnings

Demonstrators set fire to an Israeli flag during an anti-Israeli rally in Stockholm January 10, 2009. Several thousand demonstrators marched to the Israeli embassy, protesting against the military action in the Gaza Strip. REUTERS

Israeli, Jewish leaders condemn Sweden over approval of public Torah burning


Jewish leaders say only 16% of European nations have lived up to pledges to fight antisemitism

The pledges were made at the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in October 2021

Swastika found painted on the hood of BMW in Bristol, England on Yom Kippur.

Turkey cancels Swedish defence minister visit after protest permit

Turkey summoned the Swedish ambassador over authorities' permission for a protest, in which the Muslim holy book will be burned.

 THE FLAGS of Finland, NATO and Sweden are seen during a ceremony in Brussels earlier this week to mark the countries’ application for membership into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Swedish politician suspended from role after sexual comments about Anne Frank

Earlier this month, the far-right politician posted an update to her Instagram in which she called the teen Holocaust victim "debauched."

Anne Frank at her writing table in 1940; how many Anne Franks were lost in the Holocaust?

Swedish Jewish man denied entry to bus due to Jewish symbol on clothing

The man was going to take a bus in the city - but was asked to get off the bus by the driver because of the Jewish symbol on his clothes. 

The Swedish flag is seen at Gamla Stan, the Old City of Stockholm, Sweden, May 7, 2017.

Malmo municipality sets up $2m. fund to fight antisemitism

The government is planning to hold an international conference on fighting antisemitism in Malmo and plans to open a Holocaust museum in the Swedish city.

An anti-Israel march in Sweden's Malmo

Sweden: Malmo's only kosher meat shop closed due to 'health concerns'

Sweden is one of only five countries where the slaughter of animals without prior stunning – a requirement for producing kosher and halal meat – is illegal.

The damaged storefront of kosher Jewish restaurant HaCarmel in Amsterdam. A man, shown holding a Palestinian flag in video footage released on local media sites, smashed the windows of the restaurant

Swedish court nixes deportation of Palestinian to Israel 'for his safety'

The court ruled they “cannot safeguard the man’s fundamental human rights if he is deported to Palestine,” meaning Israel.

Police is seen at the site of an attack near a synagogue in Gothenburg, Sweden December 9, 2017

How a far-right political party could upend Sweden's Israel Policy

Despite its white supremacist roots, the Sweden Democrats supports Israel and is primed for a historic showing in the September 9 elections.

Swedish Liberal Party's Jan Bjorklund, Left Party's Jonas Sjostedt, Centre Party's Annie Loof and Sweden Democrats' Jimmie Akesson, Stockholm, 2018

Swedish antisemitism watchdog warns of wave of attacks

Following the firebombing of a second synagogue in Sweden, the Jewish community should be vigilant.

 Police seen at the site of an attack near a synagogue in Gothenburg, Sweden December 9, 2017

Second Swedish shul firebombed

Two firebombs were found at the site and had burned out on the spot.

Police is seen at the site of an attack near a synagogue in Gothenburg, Sweden December 9, 2017

In Sweden, protesters shout antisemitism

I know that I am cynical and I know that these are angry words, but I am not sorry and will not atone.

Police is seen at the site of an attack near a synagogue in Gothenburg, Sweden December 9, 2017