US EditionSwedish Migration Minister Faces Pressure over Son's Far-Right Links
SWEDEN, JUL 9 – Johan Forssell is summoned to testify after a relative’s links to extremist groups including a US-designated terror organization were revealed, raising concerns about security risks.
- Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell faces political pressure after revelations that his 16-year-old son was linked to far-right extremist groups.
- The exposure followed reports by the anti-racism group Expo and national media naming Forssell's son who was involved online with banned neo-Nazi and extremist organizations.
- Forssell stated he was unaware until contacted by Sweden’s security service and said his son has since distanced himself from extremist circles after discussions with his parents.
- Forssell acknowledged, "It is a closed chapter," and Prime Minister Kristersson said Forssell acted as "a responsible parent" facing the situation.
- Opposition parties including the Left Party demand Forssell testify before parliament to clarify security risks, while Forssell ruled out resignation and the government faces scrutiny over its extremism stance.
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The Swedish Minister of Migration spoke out about his 16-year-old son's involvement in far-right groups after a visit by the National Security Service.
Informed by the secret services several weeks ago, Johan Forssell ended up speaking publicly this Thursday, in particular to point out the danger that social networks can create.
The 16-year-old son of Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forsell has been identified by the Swedish security service as a far-right activist. The report about the “close relative of the Swedish minister” was first released to the public by the anti-racist magazine Expo, and the fact that it is his son was announced by the minister himself on Thursday. He said he was shocked by the revelation.
The Swedish Minister of Migration stated that he is "slow and dangerous", after he discovered his adolescent involvement in extreme right groups. Johan Forsell, whose right-wing party leads a government coalition, which depends on the support of Swedish extreme-right democracy, said Joi has been contacted several weeks after the Swedish security service, Sapo, regarding his 16-year-old son's activities, says The Guardian.
The son of Sweden's Minister of Migration Johan Forssell had connections to far-right groups. Now the father comments on the neo-Nazi accusations.
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