Moderaterna Faces Backlash Over Campaign Song Targeting Socialdemokraterna Leader
Moderaterna criticized after party employees sing offensive campaign song targeting Socialdemokraterna's leader Magdalena Andersson, prompting calls for responsible political conduct.
- • Moderaterna employees sang a modified, offensive version of a song against Socialdemokraterna's leader during a campaign event.
- • Tobias Baudin called the behavior 'deeply undignified' and risky, urging Ulf Kristersson to act.
- • Moderaterna's press chief acknowledged the issue and promised to address it internally.
- • The incident highlights concerns about maintaining responsible political discourse ahead of elections.
Key details
During the presentation of Moderaterna's election campaign in Stockholm, a controversial incident arose as party employees sang a modified version of the song "Genom eld och vatten," altering its lyrics to express hatred towards Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Socialdemokraterna party. Tobias Baudin, Socialdemokraterna's party secretary, condemned this behavior as "deeply undignified" and dangerous, warning that such hateful rhetoric recalls painful political episodes from the 1980s. Baudin urged Moderaterna's leader, Ulf Kristersson, to take decisive action against such conduct, emphasizing that political leadership must set a responsible tone for the ongoing campaign. In response, Moderaterna's press chief, Amos Friedman, acknowledged the inappropriate nature of the song and confirmed that the party would address the issue with those involved, underscoring that they do not ignore these matters unlike some other parties. This episode has sparked significant political debate about decorum and responsibility in Swedish electoral politics as the election approaches.