Sweden 'would be totally up for inviting in 40,000 Hungarian gays'

On Tuesday, the government and the Swedish Institute presented a new strategy for a stronger Swedish image. Then the Minister of State for Aid, Benjamin Dousa (M), got the “feeling”. “We are happy to invite 40,000 Hungarian gays here,” he said during a panel discussion.

Sweden should be a sanctuary, according to the minister. "We are open to people coming here."

The trade minister spoke about this in connection with the launch of a new strategy to strengthen the country's reputation in the world. In addition to Hungarians, Americans fleeing the Trump administration are also expected.

Sweden 'would be totally up for inviting in 40,000 Hungarian gays'

Swedish trade minister Benjamin Dousa has called for Sweden to strengthen its image as an "open and freedom-loving country" which welcomes foreigners who want to start businesses or develop their careers, throwing out a welcome mat to victims of Hungary's Pride ban.

Sweden would be “totally up for inviting 40,000 Hungarian gays,” trade minister announces

Swedish trade minister Benjamin Dousa has said Sweden would be up for “inviting in 40,000 Hungarian gays” to boost the country’s image in the wake of the Hungarian Parliament banning many public events, including Budapest Pride. During a panel discussion held as part of the publication of the Swedish Institute‘s strategy to boost Sweden’s image, […]

Sweden would accept 40,000 gays who want to leave Hungary - The Swedish Trade Minister spoke about this.