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Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite

Anna Kinberg Batra's actions have damaged the confidence in the government agencies, according to political scientist Göran Sundström. Instead of a well-paid job in the government offices, he believes that the authorities should have investigated whether she could be punished.

» Updated: 03 October 2024, 23:11

» Published: 28 September 2024

Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite
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This is much worse from a legitimacy perspective for the Swedish government apparatus. Especially considering the discussions about an "elite" ruling Sweden, says Göran Sundström, political scientist at Stockholm University.

According to Göran Sundström, Anna Kinberg Batra's actions fall into a myth-building about Sweden's leadership.

Critics far to the right claim that there is a conspiracy. That it is these high-ranking directors-general, together with politicians and some journalists, who rule and cover each other's backs. If she had been allowed to stay, it would have been even worse.

Anna Kinberg Batra's resignation does not solve the situation, according to Göran Sundström.

As usual, when this happens, the discussion arises that now the one who failed gets to go to the Government Offices, with the same salary. The punishment is actually just being moved from one department to another within the state.

Now that we have seen the Parliamentary Ombudsman's report, which is said to be the sharpest criticism in modern times, it must be clear that an obvious mistake has been made. Law enforcement authorities must show that the regulatory framework holds up to punishment when someone commits serious offenses.

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