Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has become a central figure in Denmark's election campaign, with the Danish political party Danmarksdemokraterne targeting her in their political messaging. According to reports from Swedish media, the party led by Inger Støjberg has proposed implementing entry bans for foreign activists who participate in illegal demonstrations, specifically mentioning Thunberg as an example.
Støjberg, known as one of Europe's most restrictive asylum and immigration politicians, reportedly posted an Instagram photo on Wednesday showing her holding a sign with the message: "Denmark is not your playground, Greta Thunberg." The same day, her party announced their proposal to ban foreign activists who come to Denmark to participate in illegal demonstrations.
lives in an activist fantasy world
In comments to TT news agency, Støjberg reportedly said Thunberg "obviously lives in an activist fantasy world" and described the type of activists their proposal targets as "ill-mannered young people whose only purpose is to cause trouble." Thunberg responded by calling Danmarksdemokraterne "racists" in a written statement to Berlingske newspaper, according to reports.
The political confrontation comes less than three weeks before Denmark's national election, highlighting how immigration and activist policies have become central issues in the campaign.
Denmark is not your playground, Greta Thunberg
if politicians addressed issues like the climate crisis instead of complaining, protests would not be necessary