Label: Ethnicity

Åkesson Abandons the Concept of ”Ethnic Swedishness”—Now a Passport Is “Enough”

 Is going against his own party leadership. Åkesson asserts that Swedish citizenship is determined by one's passport. Critics point out that more than 200,000 immigrants have thus become Swedish citizens
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FILM: Double-dealing or confusion within the SD? Immigrant Member of Parliament refuses to discuss ethnic Swedes

 The issue of ethnicity. The issue of ethnic Swedes has once again become a hot topic, but the Sweden Democrats (SD) seem unable to reach a consensus on the matter

SD Iranians lash out at Aspling: ”Don’t talk about ethnic Swedes”

 "I don't share that assessment" SD member of Iranian descent lashes out at Aspling: ”Don’t talk about ethnic Swedes!” Just mentioning the term is enough to spark an internal debate

Kinnunen Wants More Ethnic Swedes—A Clash with the SD’s Official Line?

 "We need as many Swedes as possible.". Kinnunen backs Aspling on the issue of ethnic Swedes—while questions are mounting about the Sweden Democrats’ mixed messages regarding Swedish identity and immigration

FILM: Are There "Ethnic Swedes"?—The Question Politicians Refuse to Answer

 With Tobbe Larsson. Why do politicians refuse to answer the question of whether “ethnic Swedes” exist? This interview discusses one of our most taboo topics

Benjamin Dousa is furious when the Sweden Democrats mention ”ethnic Swedes”—a sick taboo

 "Deeply racist" Dousa lashed out at the Sweden Democrats for their stance on “ethnic Swedes”—but sidestepped the issue himself, and the same line of reasoning from Jews or the Sámi would have been perfectly acceptable

FILM: Can you be Swedish without being ethnically Swedish?

 Featuring Helen Osieja. What does it take to be considered part of a nation's community? What is the difference between ethnicity, nationality, and citizenship?

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