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Sweden: Are critics of the Corona policy "enemies of democracy"?

2021-02-15T21:22:12.423Z


Put the state epidemiologist on trial for the Covid deaths? Fight fake news with psychological defense? In Sweden, opponents and supporters of the Corona policy are arming themselves, verbally and in the media.


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Anders Tegnell, here on a notice (»Wash your hands«), is the key and symbolic figure of the Swedish corona strategy

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Until recently, hardly anyone knew the "Media Watchdogs of Sweden", either in Sweden or outside of Sweden.

Only a few hundred interested people followed the self-appointed "media watchdog" on Twitter.

Around 200 activists and members communicate with one another in English in a closed Facebook group.

Most of them are academics, including Swedish scientists and many immigrants from EU countries.

But since last week, the small organization has been the focus of a bitter dispute.

The question is: Is sharp criticism of the Corona policy, combined with contacts abroad, a threat to the freedom of Swedish society?

"The Swedish nation as brainwashed victim"

The debate was triggered by a radio show entitled "Hidden Facebook Group Troubles Experts".

For the 20-minute contribution, broadcast in the public service program, the journalists evaluated the public Twitter posts and internal Facebook communication of the »Watchdogs« and had them analyzed by experts.

Result: "Tone and methods are worrying."

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