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Sweden

Swedish deputy PM seeks ban on burqa and niqab

The Islamization of Europe

Published today 10:03
– By Editorial Staff
Busch argues that the veils express a strict interpretation of Islam that conflicts with Swedish values.
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Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch proposes a ban on burqa and niqab in public spaces. She argues that the ban is needed to combat honor-based oppression, among other things.

The proposal is part of a “development initiative for increased social cohesion” that a working group within the Christian Democrats (KD) has prepared for the autumn.

Busch argues that niqab and burqa are expressions of a strict interpretation of Islam that is incompatible with Swedish values.

— Islam must adapt in Sweden. One can be a proud Swedish Muslim, Christian, Jew, atheist, but it is fundamental Swedish values that must apply to all of us, she tells the Schibsted newspaper Aftonbladet.

She points out that Sweden must “wake up” from the naivety that has placed the country in a culture war where more and more people live under honor-based oppression.

— It is that type of very naive liberalism, or lax Social Democrat politics, that has brought Sweden to the situation we are in today. With a failed integration that currently means that approximately a quarter of a million young people in Sweden are estimated to live under honor-based oppression-like circumstances.

“Both women’s oppression and honor-based oppression”

The ban would cover, for example, public places such as squares, shopping centers and healthcare facilities. The proposal has not yet been anchored with the other Tidö parties (the Swedish center-right governing coalition). However, opposition leader Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats (S) says she is prepared to discuss such a ban.

— Both burqa and niqab are expressions of both women’s oppression and honor-based oppression, and that is something we Social Democrats distance ourselves from. Exactly how to deal with it, I am prepared to discuss and look at, says Andersson during yesterday’s party leader debate on SVT.

In Denmark, a similar ban was voted through in 2018, which means that covering one’s face in public places is prohibited.

During the Christian Democrats’ party congress in November, the proposal will be put to a vote.

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https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/report-sweden-and-the-social-democrats-deeply-infiltrated-by-the-muslim-brotherhood/

Sweden

Report: Sweden and the Social Democrats deeply infiltrated by the Muslim Brotherhood

The Islamization of Europe

Published 29 May 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson and Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Leader Mohamed Badie.
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A new French report warns that the Muslim Brotherhood, a movement known for its radical interpretation of Islam and its grand political ambitions, has even greater influence in the Western world than previously known – and Sweden is singled out as particularly infiltrated.

The Islamist movement is said to have particularly strong ties to the Social Democrats – but the party itself strongly denies that this is the case.

Magnus Ranstorp, a terrorism researcher and critic of Islam who is frequently quoted in the media, believes that the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence risks damaging Swedish democracy and that the Islamist group’s values are completely incompatible with those of Sweden.

– It goes against our religion, which is the rule of law, respect for human rights and freedoms, and above all women’s rights and equality, Ranstorp said on Swedish TV4’s Efter fem program.

The government report reveals that the Muslim Brotherhood controls at least 200 mosques in France and has infiltrated both schools and sports activities. The movement, which seeks to establish an Islamist society, is believed to have spread its influence to over 70 countries, including Sweden.

According to the report, Sweden serves as a base for an active part of the movement, and Ranstorp points out how individuals linked to the Brotherhood have positioned themselves as intermediaries between authorities and Muslim organizations.

– They do this by obtaining funding from municipalities and other government agencies, which allows them to gain power and facilitate the process of trying to segregate society.

– The Muslim Brotherhood in particular can be a breeding ground for radicalization. They build a ‘us and them’ society, he says.

S: “Could be based on old information”

Sweden’s largest party, the Social Democrats, is also said to have particularly close ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, something they themselves deny.

“There is no connection. It could be based on old information. We are looking into what this report might be based on”, writes the Social Democrats’ press service in a comment.

The same message was echoed by the party’s press secretary Tobias Baudin, who claimed that the Social Democrats “have zero tolerance for ties with extremist organizations“.

– That policy is crystal clear within our party, they claim.

However, it recently emerged that Social Democrat MP Jamal El-Haj attended a conference organized by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and personally tried to influence the Migration Agency with the aim of getting a radical Egyptian imam to stay in Sweden. He was subsequently asked to leave the party.

Government demands Social Democrats to investigate themselves

Moderate Party Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard says it is “deeply concerning” that Sweden is being singled out as a stronghold for radical Islamists – and that the Social Democrats are said to have particularly strong ties to the group.

However, her solution is not an external and independent investigation – instead, she suggests that the party itself investigate whether or not it has been infiltrated by the Muslim Brotherhood.

“The Social Democrats must conduct a thorough investigation into this information. Referring to the fact that it may be based on old information gives strong grounds for suspicion. This is about Sweden’s security – we cannot be this lax”, she writes on X.

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https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/mosque-boom-in-sweden-4200-increase-in-25-years/

Sweden

Mosque boom in Sweden: 4200% increase in 25 years

The Islamization of Europe

Published 14 April 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Gothenburg is home to one of Sweden's many mosques (archive image).
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Sweden’s religious landscape has been transformed in a quarter of a century. While churches have been quietly closed, the number of mosques has skyrocketed by some 4,200 percent, Samnytt reports, based on data from the Swedish Agency for Aid to Religious Communities.

From a handful in 2000 to around 300 today, Muslim prayer rooms are spreading across the country. But behind the numbers lie issues of funding, influence and a rapidly changing society.

What is a mosque? The definition varies. Permanent places of worship with a minaret and dome count, but so do simple prayer rooms in basements and community halls.

The lack of clarity means that the actual number may be much higher, making an objective debate difficult. Nevertheless, the trend is clear: mosques are growing in number and their role is becoming increasingly controversial.

Fear of the topic

In Vasastan in central Stockholm, for example, the Masjid Aysha mosque has grown into a central meeting place for many Muslims, and in Helsingborg, a large-scale mosque is currently being planned, financed by international fundraising.

In Skärholmen, a project is underway aiming to create Northern Europe’s largest Muslim center, backed by millions of kronor from foreign donors. But the mosques are not just spiritual spaces. they are also symbols of a development that, according to critics, raises concern.

Moské Malmö
One of Malmö’s many mosques. Photo: Johan Wessman/News Oresund

The construction projects testify to ambition but also to a growing dependency that few dare to scrutinize. There are many indications that countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey are pumping money into Swedish mosques.

Samnytt’s report suggests that some regimes see prayer rooms as tools for spreading ideological messages.

Critics warn that foreign influence can fuel polarization and, in the worst cases, radicalization, while mosque representatives instead emphasize a role as bridge builders in the local community.

The climate of debate is further complicated by the fear of being labeled Islamophobic. Those who question the mosque boom are often met with harsh words, which can silence legitimate concerns about integration and security.

Christian meeting places are declining

Internationally, Sweden is not alone. In France, for example, laws against “Islamic separatism” have made headlines, while the UK is struggling to balance religious freedom and security.

In Sweden, however, there is often no basis for even having the conversation. Official statistics on mosques are scarce, and funding flows remain shrouded in mystery.

In parallel with the mosque boom, Christian spaces are shrinking. For example, the Church of Sweden has closed dozens of churches in recent decades. This contrasts with the rise of the new minarets.

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https://nordictimes.com/europe/afghans-sentenced-for-terror-plot-against-swedish-parliament/

Europe

Afghans sentenced for terror plot against Swedish parliament

The Islamization of Europe

Published 27 February 2025
– By Editorial Staff
The older Afghan has confessed to plans to carry out a massacre outside the Parliament building.
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Two Afghan nationals living in Germany and linked to the Islamic State have been sentenced to several years in prison for planning to carry out a terrorist attack on the Swedish parliament.

The men, aged 23 and 30 respectively, planned to shoot dead a large number of people in “revenge” for the high-profile Koran burnings.

The German prosecutor claims that the two were radicalized during the decade they lived in Germany, and the older of them is also said to have had direct contact with members of the Islamic State terror group. It was also allegedly IS that gave the Afghans the “mission” to carry out the massacre in Sweden. According to the prosecutor, the plan was to shoot dead at least ten people outside the parliament building.

However, the men’s terrorist plans failed. While trying to buy illegal weapons near the Czech border, they were stopped at a police checkpoint and their cell phones were confiscated, which revealed their intentions. It also emerged that they had spent a lot of time searching for detailed information about central Stockholm on the internet.

By this time, German intelligence had already been alerted to the men’s intentions by another unnamed foreign intelligence agency, and so they began to pinpoint the two for a few weeks.

Suicide bombings and mass murder

The 30-year-old was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison and the 23-year-old to 4 years and 2 months. During the trial, the older man confessed to planning to carry out a mass murder outside the Swedish parliament building. He was also convicted of membership of the terrorist organization.

IS Khorasan, to which the two men are linked, is the branch of the Islamic State in Afghanistan and the surrounding area. It is responsible for numerous suicide bombings and mass killings in the region and gained international attention after carrying out an attack on Kabul airport in 2021, killing 13 US military personnel and at least 169 Afghan citizens.

The group also claimed responsibility for the bloody terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow last year, which killed 145 people and injured 550.

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https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/norway/norwegian-chicken-farm-starts-certified-halal-production/

Norway

Norwegian chicken farm starts certified halal production

The Islamization of Europe

Published 23 September 2024
– By Editorial Staff
Norsk Kylling starts Halal certified chicken production.
2 minute read
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Norwegian chicken producer Norsk Kylling has received halal certification from the Islamic Council of Norway. The production of halal chicken will be separated from the company’s regular operations and is expected to start soon.


The initiative is aimed at Norway’s still growing Muslim population, while at the same time raising criticism and questions about the adaptation of Norwegian food production to religious requirements.

Norsk Kylling has been working for almost two years to obtain halal certification. Production will take place on a separate production line to ensure that all requirements are met according to the standards of the Islamic Council of Norway, according to an official press release.

Hilde Talseth, CEO of Norsk Kylling, sees the move as an opportunity to expand the company’s product range and reach a wider customer base.

– As a major player in the Norwegian chicken market, our goal is to make chicken with better animal welfare available to more people. Now that we are certified to expand with our own halal production, we can also offer ECC certified chicken to a larger part of the population, says Talseth.

“An important market group”

As the halal chicken will be produced separately, Norsk Kylling’s management says that the company’s supplies to its other customers will not be affected. The initial product range for halal production will consist of whole chickens, which will then be sold to subcontractors who will process and package them for final consumption.

The market for halal chicken is estimated by Norsk Kylling to be between 3,000 and 4,000 tons per year. Talseth says the company is now working on developing its own brand of halal chicken, which may include processed products.

She sees the Muslim population as an important market group and cites the company’s distribution network as a strength.

– If we can establish halal as a separate and distinct brand within REMA 1000, we will strengthen the halal offering across the country, she says.

Islamic Council welcomes the decision

According to the Islamic Council of Norway, there is a great demand for halal-certified chicken, but the supply in the Norwegian food landscape has so far been limited.

The market for halal products in Norway is estimated at between 250,000 and 300,000 potential consumers, according to the Islamic Council of Norway, and the Chairman of the Islamic Council of Norway, Masoom Zubair, sees Norsk Kylling’s halal production as an important step towards meeting this demand.

– Norsk Kylling is taking its supply responsibility in an exemplary way by offering products that appeal to a wider range of consumers.

However, Halal certification has not been without its problems and has also been the subject of criticism. The process has been both long and extensive, with requirements placed on both the slaughtering and processing of the chicken to meet supposed halal standards.

At the same time, both Norsk Kylling and the Islamic Council of Norway emphasize that “strict animal welfare and quality remain unchanged”.

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