On Sunday morning, April 20th, three banners emblazoned with swastikas were discovered hanging over Essingeleden, a major traffic artery in Stockholm.

This incident bears a disturbing resemblance to the antisemitic actions frequently carried out by the Nazi Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM), particularly around significant dates.

The appearance of these banners on April 20th marks the 136th anniversary of Adolf Hitler’s birth. The NRM often stages similar displays around Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th.

When TV4 Nyheterna shared news of the banners online, Moderate Member of Parliament Lars Beckman commented, “Did the Palestinians put them up?”

Beckman’s remark ignited swift criticism online. He later deleted the comment, explaining in a text message to Gefle Dagblad that it “could be misinterpreted”, and declined further comment.

William Elofsson, a Moderate councilor in Beckman’s hometown of Gävle, stated that the Moderates in Gävle find displaying swastikas “offensive” and unwelcome anywhere in Sweden.

Elofsson suggested it was up to the Moderates’ parliamentary group to address Beckman’s comment. He described the comment as “a pointed way of commenting on antisemitism in Sweden”.

Alternative for Immigrants argues that Beckman’s comment was a clear attempt to foster distrust and animosity towards Palestinians simply because they are Palestinian.

Those who exploit Nazism and antisemitism for political gain, as Beckman’s comment appears to do, disregard the real impact of hate on Jewish and other communities.

While hate consumes Sweden, the Kristersson Swedish government fiddles. Their pathetic attempts at addressing Nazism, antisemitism, and online filth are a joke. They’re letting Sweden go up in flames.

The Swedish parliament, once a symbol of stability, is now decaying under the weight of their inaction. Their policies are weak, their enforcement weaker. It’s time to tear down this facade of competence and demand real change.