The remarks of Oscerson, who is also a member of the Swedish Parliament's Defense Committee, symbolize the mood in Europe and especially in countries so far perceived as neutral in the international arena and the conflicts that have characterized it so far - a situation that turned 180 degrees after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his army to invade Ukraine. in February.
The Russian move, which is the largest military maneuver in Europe since World War II, provoked unexpected reactions, including the expansion of budgets for the armies of European countries, even for those who are not members of the International Defense Alliance.
Another response was Sweden's intention to join NATO, a move that Finland is also expected to follow.
Swedish Legislator Michael Oscerson,
"For the Christian Democrats, it's clear we can not defend ourselves, we need protection and assistance from other countries and we need NATO's Article 5," Oscerson explained, referring to the clause requiring the organization to protect NATO from military aggression.
"Today we have cooperation with Finland, Norway, Denmark, USA, UK and Germany of course.
That's fine, but there is a huge difference between cooperation and Article 5. We have been close allies to NATO for years, similar to Ukraine, but you need guarantees before the fire starts. From February 24 it is a new world. Now it is clear for the Swedish people and the people The Finnish, where about 62% of the public support joining NATO.
Before the war it stood at 20%. "In the words of the Member of Parliament, the Russian invasion proved that" we can not trust them. "However he clarified:" We do not feel an immediate threat on their part. "
Oscerson completed his seventh visit to Israel over the weekend and witnessed riots in Jerusalem, but on his return to Stockholm he saw a similar wind blowing in his country: local Muslims rioted for days after the Danish right-wing man leading the anti-Islamic organization Stram Kurs. Rasmus Floden, claimed to have burned the Koran.
The incident is not over yet: On Tuesday, three people were injured in the eastern Swedish town of Noršping, vehicles were set on fire and 17 people were arrested.
On Saturday, in the southern city of Malmo, a bus was set on fire during a right-wing demonstration and at least 16 policemen were injured.
"It's really stupid to burn the Koran," Oscerson says when asked about recent incidents of violence in his country.
"But it does not justify people engaging in such horrific violence. They have tried to harm the police and that is a very serious thing."
The leadership of Sweden and Finland met last week, Photo: EP
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