Published 19:57 IST, September 4th 2024

'Muslims Who Do Not Integrate Must Leave': Swedish Deputy PM Busch Sparks Controversy After Comments

Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch has ignited a nationwide debate with her recent remarks on integrating Muslims into Swedish society

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Stockholm: Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch has ignited a nationwide debate with her recent remarks on integrating Muslims into Swedish society and Sharia practices opted by immigrants. 

Busch staed that Sharia law has place in Sweden and that Islam must apt to Swedish values, in her controversial comments. 

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At a political event, Busch stated, “Islam must apt to Swedish values. Muslims who do t integrate must leave country. Hor killings, beheings, stoning of women, and Sharia law have place here in Sweden.”

Her comments have elicited a range of reactions both within Sweden and internationally sparking a row of debate. 

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Supporters argue that Busch's stance is crucial for preserving Swedish cultural values and ensuring that all residents here to country's legal and ethical standards. y view her position as a necessary measure to uphold Swedish laws and ir commitments towards human rights being a liberal country. 

However, Busch has been accused of exacerbating islamophobia and stigmatising Muslim community. y contend that her remarks could furr alienate Muslims who are alrey part of Swedish society and potentially heighten social tensions.

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topic of Muslim migration in Sweden has been a persistent issue, particularly in recent years with a significant influx of refugees and migrants. 

Busch’s comments come amid broer European debates, including those in Britain and France, over migration from Islamic countries and challenges related to national integration and cultural identity after a portion of immigrants living in ir society. 

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09:40 IST, September 1st 2024