{"id":5040,"date":"2026-06-06T15:22:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/right-wing-cooperation-sweden-democrat-weimers-says-firewall-crumbling\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T15:22:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:22:45","slug":"right-wing-cooperation-sweden-democrat-weimers-says-firewall-crumbling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/right-wing-cooperation-sweden-democrat-weimers-says-firewall-crumbling\/","title":{"rendered":"Right-Wing Cooperation: Sweden Democrat Weimers Says Firewall Crumbling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charlie Weimers<\/strong>, a representative of the Sweden Democrats in the European Parliament, criticized the current German government’s approach to migration, security, energy, and deindustrialization as inadequate to address the severity of the challenges facing the country, according to Junge Freiheit<\/em>. He called on traditional center-right parties to demonstrate genuine leadership and implement clear conservative policies.<\/p>\n

Weimers pointed to Sweden’s governing arrangement as a model of what can be achieved through principled yet pragmatic cooperation among right-leaning parties. Since October 2022, Sweden has been governed by a minority coalition consisting of the Moderates, Christian Democrats, and Liberals, with parliamentary support from the Sweden Democrats.<\/p>\n

Sweden Democrats Leave Their Mark on Policy<\/h2>\n

The Sweden Democrats have achieved significant policy victories despite not holding ministerial positions in the government, Weimers explained. The party has fundamentally shifted the paradigm on migration and integration through the Tid\u00f6 Agreement, which established the current governing arrangement.<\/p>\n

Key measures implemented include stricter asylum rules, limited family reunification, a salary threshold for work migration set at 90 percent of the median wage, extended waiting periods for citizenship of up to eight years, and substantially increased incentives for deportations. The government has also enacted tougher criminal penalties and increased police resources.<\/p>\n

A major achievement was halting Swedish taxpayer funding of Islamist organizations. The government completely eliminated state financing for Islamic Relief Sweden, an organization that had previously received nearly 1.3 billion kronor in public support.<\/p>\n

Energy Policy Transformation<\/h2>\n

On energy policy, the Sweden Democrats supported massive investments in new nuclear power plants with state guarantees. The government changed the national electricity goal from 100 percent renewable to 100 percent fossil-free and significantly reduced the fossil fuel reduction obligation, successfully leading to lower prices for households and businesses.<\/p>\n

Migration Controls Tightened<\/h2>\n

Sweden has maintained and strengthened border controls, expanded deportations of criminals, stopped settlement of newcomers in certain vulnerable areas, and created an integration pact. Permanent residence permits for asylum seekers will be abolished in 2026. Student and work visas face stricter requirements.<\/p>\n

Weimers stated that Sweden is no longer a humanitarian superpower, instead adhering to EU minimum standards while focusing on returns. The country has shifted from its previous open-door approach to migration enforcement.<\/p>\n

Progress in Problem Areas<\/h2>\n

While acknowledging that so-called no-go zones in areas like Roseng\u00e5rd in Malm\u00f6 and Angered in G\u00f6teborg still exist, Weimers reported slight improvements. Increased police presence, tougher sentences, and deportations of criminal foreigners have produced concrete results, with the number of shootings declining significantly.<\/p>\n

However, these areas remain classified by police as particularly vulnerable. Parallel societies, gang crime, and shootings persist. Weimers emphasized that reversing 20 to 30 years of failed policy takes time, but Sweden is finally moving in the right direction rather than pretending the problems do not exist.<\/p>\n

Electoral Performance and Outlook<\/h2>\n

The Tid\u00f6 Alliance’s policies on migration and crime resonate strongly with voters. The Sweden Democrats poll steadily at 18 to 20 percent, and the right-wing bloc remains competitive. The Social Democrats continue to lead at approximately 30 to 33 percent, setting up a close contest for the September 2026 election.<\/p>\n

Voters reward delivered results, but frustration exists regarding economic and energy issues. The coalition must continue producing tangible outcomes to maintain support.<\/p>\n

Brussels Warnings on Censorship<\/h2>\n

Turning to European Union politics, Weimers warned that surveillance and censorship are being introduced under the guise of child protection and combating disinformation. He accused the EU of using noble goals to gain more power over what people can say and read.<\/p>\n

The Digital Services Act and proposals for age verification represent steps toward state control of online debate, Weimers argued. He contended that disinformation too often means opinions that displease the establishment on migration, gender, or climate issues. While protecting children is important, it must not become a pretext for restricting free speech, which he described as dangerous for democracy.<\/p>\n

With information from Junge Freiheit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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