The Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan’s burning of the Koran in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm has prompted the European Commission to make complaints against Sweden. Blasphemy, or as it is known, “hate based on religion,” has no place in the European Union, claims the Commission.
The Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has emphasized that it is not against the law to burn the Koran there.
However, a journalist noted during a press conference at the European Commission that the event was viewed as a hate crime rather than a manifestation of freedom of expression.
Johannes Bahrke, a spokesman for the commission, responded to the query by saying:
We know about the situation. We are also aware of how the Swedish authorities have responded. Perhaps we will take some action as well.
However, it is unclear what actions the commission can take against Sweden. Yet Bahrke asserts:
Such behavior is inconsistent with the principles upon which the EU is built. We have already stated that the European Union is a place where racism, xenophobia, and hatred based on religion, ethnicity, or skin color are not tolerated. The Swedish authorities, however, are required to look into this incident and, if necessary, to take appropriate action.
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