Eyes to the far right: K Biswas charts the rise of 'nativist' populism in Europe.
New Internationalist › Nbr. 2011, January 2011
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Analysis - Sweden Democrats
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Eyes to the far right: K Biswas charts the rise of 'nativist' populism in Europe.
'If Sweden had a majority of Muslims who wanted Sharia Law, what do you think would happen?'
Posing the questin is Kent Ekeroth, a newly elected member of parliament for the far-right Sweden Democrtas (SD). In his neat little office insid ethe beautiful Riksdag (parliament) building, located on a tiny island in the centre of Stockholm, the party's International Secertary becomes more animated when the issue of Muslim immigration is discussed. "I don't want to see the chopping off of hands because somebody steals a loaf of bread,' he says. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In last September's general election SD managed to win representation for the first time in its history, controlling 20 seats and holding the balance of power - in country renowned for its embrace of tolearance and cultural diversity. 'We changed the debate,' Ekeroth proudly claims. 'They can't ignore us like they used to before? SD seeks to divide the electorate between 'natives' and 'immigrants' and says that 'immigrants' benefit from libreal social policies while 'natives' suffer. The pary focused its election campaign on the two southern-most countries - Skane and Blekings - where w...See the full content of this document
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