Features · Belonging · Published 6 August 2026

They said “too drunk”. Complaints describe ethnic discrimination at Sweden’s club doors

DailySweden
Updated 17:04 · 2 min read

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“Too drunk” is one of the most common reasons people say they were given when refused entry to a club or removed from a venue, according to Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman. Many complainants say they had consumed little or no alcohol.

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