The Sweden Democrats were criticized in 2022 for having made more than 180 clips about Lööf and, among other things, referred to her as "Sharia-Annie" and described her gaze as a "sociopathic gaze".
I do not think it is a reasonable way to talk about political opponents, I do not think so. If I had had any influence over the editorial decisions that day on Riks, I would have thought that we should have done differently, says Karlsson to SVT.
The issue has been highlighted with the resignation of Center Party leader Anna-Karin Hatt due to threats and hate, which was also a contributing factor to Lööf's resignation after the 2022 election.
Karlsson describes social media as a driving force behind the escalated tone in politics.
Anonymity brings out the worst in people and people become self-radicalized by the algorithms, says Karlsson to SVT.
He is the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and is one of the most influential politicians in the Sweden Democrats.
