Swedish PM backs migration minister's decision to stay on despite son's far-right links
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Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish Prime Minister, expressed support for Migration Minister Johan Forssell amid scrutiny regarding his son’s connections to white supremacist groups. Forssell, whose son has been linked to far-right violence, asserted that he had acted to protect his son rather than himself. He was unaware of his son's activities until contacted by authorities. Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about the government’s approach to far-right extremism and its perceived double standards, particularly as a watchdog reported that a relative of a minister was engaged in violent far-right activities.
Migration Minister Johan Forssell faced scrutiny over his son's links to white supremacist groups, leading to accusations of double standards and government negligence on far-right extremism.
Forssell stated he opted not to address allegations publicly initially to protect his son, emphasizing his role as a responsible parent instead of a politician.
The anti-racism foundation Expo reported a close relative of a Swedish minister was active in far-right extremism, collaborating with violent networks and neo-Nazi groups.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his continued confidence in Forssell, believing he acted responsibly regarding his son's controversial activities.
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