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Foreign-background politicians report more abuse but many part-time roles lack protection
Brå found 26.9% reported threats, harassment or related violence and property offences, while Sweden's safety duty excludes most leisure politicians.
Politicians with foreign backgrounds reported slightly more threats, harassment, violence, vandalism or theft in 2024. Sweden's statutory safety duty still leaves most leisure politicians outside its reach.
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