A nazi march in Stockholm: how Aktivklubb is trying to grow

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The Aktivklubb nazi march Sweden that took place in central Stockholm over the weekend has triggered strong political reactions and renewed debate on how to tackle far‑right violent extremism in the Nordic country.

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Around 70 to 100 masked participants associated with Aktivklubb Sverige and other far‑right groupings marched through central Stockholm on Saturday, carrying flags, flares and banners and chanting slogans such as “Sweden for Swedes”. The march, which moved from the waterfront to the historical island of Riddarholmen, unfolded under heavy police presence but without reported clashes. Images of demonstrators dressed in black, some performing Nazi‑style salutes, have since circulated widely on social media and in Swedish media.

A nazi march in central Stockholm sparks political outrage

Political condemnation was swift after the nazi march in Stockholm. Sweden’s Minister for Justice (Justitieministern) Gunnar Strömmer described the ideology on display as “abhorrent” and stressed that violent right‑wing networks represent a direct threat to security and democratic values. Opposition leaders, including figures from the Social Democrats and the Centre Party, also spoke of a “dark reminder” of Europe’s past and warned against normalising symbols and slogans associated with Nazism.

The demonstration was not formally authorised, but the police chose to monitor the march rather than intervene, arguing that the situation remained calm and that no immediate offences could be established on the spot. Officers escorted the group through the city centre and later towards public transport, a handling that has already prompted questions about how authorities should respond to such events in the future.

The timing of the march is also symbolically charged. It coincided with the anniversary of the death of King Karl XII, a date that has long been used by far‑right groups in Sweden to stage gatherings and demonstrations. This year, Aktivklubb used the occasion to show organisational strength, present itself as a growing movement and signal support for members recently sentenced for racially motivated violence.

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