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Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"

The party leaders of the Riksdag have had a meeting today about the tomato attack against the Foreign Minister in the Riksdag last week. "I have discussed issues concerning security in the Riksdag with the party leaders today", says Speaker Andreas Norlén to TT.

» Updated: 08 October 2024, 06:59

» Published: 07 October 2024

Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"
Photo: Riksdagen/TT

A bag of tomatoes and onions was thrown at Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) during an interpellation debate on Thursday. The bag landed a few meters from her. On Monday, the group leaders in the Riksdag had a digital extra meeting to discuss security.

"I take a serious view of what happened in the chamber last week, it was unacceptable and antidemocratic", says Speaker Andreas Norlén in a written comment to TT.

"It is a matter of course that members and ministers should feel safe in the Riksdag building. Work is underway within the Riksdag Administration on the current security issues and we will continue the discussion at the regular group leader meeting next week", says the Speaker.

The Riksdag Administration is now following up and analyzing the incident to see what can be done to prevent disturbances in the gallery.

"It's too early to say what changes the follow-up and analysis may bring. It needs to be discussed and anchored and collaborated with others", says Security Chief Niklas Åström to TT in a comment.

He says it's difficult to guarantee that events like Thursday's won't happen and that he can't provide details about the security work.

"We place a high value on the public being able to take part in what happens in the chamber", says Åström.

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