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One in Four Swedish Politicians Suffer Threats or Harassment
A survey of 7,500 politicians found that 25.4% faced threats or harassment in 2024, with many victims considering resignation due to safety concerns, the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention said.
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A new Swedish study found that a quarter of elected politicians faced threats or harassment last year. The report found that a quarter of these politicians considered leaving politics because of the pressure they faced. The issue resurfaced in October after Centre Party leader Anna-Karin Hatt resigned. Hatt withdrew from politics after just five months as leader, citing a “feeling unsafe.” […] The post A quarter of Swedish politicians experience…
Every fourth politician has been subjected to threats, harassment, violence or vandalism, according to Brå's new survey.
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