UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor condemns Sweden for restricting freedoms of activists and minorities, signaling a sharp decline in the country's human rights landscape.
Swedish MPs and leaders condemn far-right extremism following a Nazi memorabilia scandal and the Salemmarschen march.
Several right-wing extremist groups commemorated Karl XII's death in Stockholm with demonstrations featuring hate speech and Nazi salutes, leading to police investigations.
Sverigedemokraterna's bid to call SVT executives to parliament over AI-generated content and impartiality was rejected by other parties who fear politicizing media oversight.
Swedish politicians and journalists are leaving Platform X due to rising hate speech and misinformation, raising concerns about its impact on political discourse ahead of the 2026 elections.
Growing threats and toxic discourse on social media platform X, combined with fears among politicians, are driving Swedes away from political participation and journalism ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Sweden Democrats narrowly backed reforming the hate speech law, focusing on ethnic groups while rejecting full abolition amid internal and public debate.
Swedish politicians face criticism over private email use for official matters and express distrust towards major media outlets' political coverage.
Recent controversies involving Carl-Oskar Bohlin's provocative political actions and Aurora Pirraku Nika's concerns about political insults highlight the decline of respectful discourse in Swedish politics.
Swedish politicians and commentators express alarm over increasing personal attacks and provocative tactics in political discourse, calling for a return to respect and ethical dialogue to safeguard democracy.
Hostile social media environments are driving young Swedes away from politics, prompting calls for ethical media moderation to protect democratic participation.
Mattias Karlsson of the Sweden Democrats urges politicians to practice self-criticism to address the harsh tone permeating Swedish political discourse, highlighting divisiveness across parties and praising respectful debate exemplified by Barack Obama.
Swedish officials and publishers intensify calls for the release of Gui Minhai as his detention in China reaches ten years.
Recent actions against Swedish politicians for hate speech and criminal gang ties highlight legal fines and party resignations, reflecting Sweden’s firm stance on political misconduct.
A former Sweden Democrats politician has been convicted for hate speech after comparing drag queens to pedophiles on Facebook, amid ongoing disputes over hate speech and LGBTQ+ rights in Sweden.
Tensions rise between Swedish politicians and the press as elections approach, with public confrontations and AI misuse fueling concerns about media freedom.
Sweden's new insult law leads to fines and mixed legal outcomes in early cases.
The Liberal Party outlines a strategic proposal to address political struggles and promote free speech through a world library.
Bokmässan 2025 faces controversy over sensitive political themes in its program.
Recent discussions highlight the dangers of demonizing activists in Sweden, warning of its implications for democracy.
Concerns grow about censorship and free speech among Swedish politicians.
Swedish MP Mattias Karlsson faces police allegations for hate speech against Jewish demonstrators.
Aftanbladet journalist criticizes Swedish politicians following the UN's Gaza report.
Report reveals increasing self-censorship and external pressures among Swedish public librarians.
Saga Antonsson's defamation conviction highlights legal challenges for sexual assault victims in Sweden.
Sweden shows strong support for EU's new Chat Control measures for surveillance.
A Sverigedemokraterna politician's call to cancel the play 'Jag är Ahed' due to alleged antisemitism stirs controversy in Malmö and beyond.
Sverigedemokrater are facing criticism over their attempts to stop a theater play about a Palestinian activist, igniting debates on censorship and free speech.
Sweden's enforcement of photography restrictions at protected sites sees increased prosecutions and impacts on media freedom.