Social Democratic Students of Sweden
Encyclopedia
The Social Democratic Students of Sweden is the student organization of the Swedish
social democratic
party Socialdemokraterna
.
Created again in 1990, the organisation today has about 1200 members spread out over the country, most of them being students at either universities or poly-technics. The organisation is today run by Magnus Nilsson, previously a student at Göteborg University, and Axel Lindersson, a student at Uppsala University
.
The Social Democratic Students of Sweden focuses at questions connected to higher education but also organises seminars and debates on various topics such as: international affairs, gender equality, discrimination and equality at the labour market. In recent years the organization has become a strong voice in the ideological debate within the Swedish Labour Movement. The Social Democratic Students of Sweden was the first social democratic organization to argue for a Swedish EU (EC) membership and also the first to call for a common European currancy. The organization has also a strong engagement in the movement for democracy in Burma which it has worked in partnership with since 1996.
and the Muslim Council of Sweden
invited the Palestinian-British academic Azzam Tamimi
to hold a speech at a seminar at the Stockholm Mosque
on the topic "Islam and Democratic Development". This led to strong criticism. Tamimi has referred to Israel
as a "cancer
" and is especially known for his support for suicide bombings
against Israeli civilians.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
social democratic
Social democracy
Social democracy is a political ideology of the center-left on the political spectrum. Social democracy is officially a form of evolutionary reformist socialism. It supports class collaboration as the course to achieve socialism...
party Socialdemokraterna
Swedish Social Democratic Party
The Swedish Social Democratic Workers' Party, , contesting elections as 'the Workers' Party – the Social Democrats' , or sometimes referred to just as 'the Social Democrats' and most commonly as Sossarna ; is the oldest and largest political party in Sweden. The party was founded in 1889...
.
Created again in 1990, the organisation today has about 1200 members spread out over the country, most of them being students at either universities or poly-technics. The organisation is today run by Magnus Nilsson, previously a student at Göteborg University, and Axel Lindersson, a student at Uppsala University
Uppsala University
Uppsala University is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden, and is the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477. It consistently ranks among the best universities in Northern Europe in international rankings and is generally considered one of the most prestigious institutions of...
.
The Social Democratic Students of Sweden focuses at questions connected to higher education but also organises seminars and debates on various topics such as: international affairs, gender equality, discrimination and equality at the labour market. In recent years the organization has become a strong voice in the ideological debate within the Swedish Labour Movement. The Social Democratic Students of Sweden was the first social democratic organization to argue for a Swedish EU (EC) membership and also the first to call for a common European currancy. The organization has also a strong engagement in the movement for democracy in Burma which it has worked in partnership with since 1996.
Controversy
In November 2005 the Social Democratic Students of Sweden together with the Swedish Association of Christian Social DemocratsSwedish Association of Christian Social Democrats
The Swedish Association of Christian Social Democrats organizes Christian members of the Swedish Social Democratic Party. The organization was founded in 1929...
and the Muslim Council of Sweden
Muslim Council of Sweden
The Muslim Council of Sweden is an umbrella organisation of Islamic organisations in Sweden. It was founded in 1990 by representatives of the United Islamic Parishes in Sweden and the Muslim Association of Sweden ....
invited the Palestinian-British academic Azzam Tamimi
Azzam Tamimi
Azzam Tamimi is a British Palestinian academic and political activist. He is currently the director of Institute of Islamic Political Thought in London and appears regularly on al-Jazeera, Press TV and other Arabic and English language television stations, and frequently publishes opinion pieces...
to hold a speech at a seminar at the Stockholm Mosque
Stockholm Mosque
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Mosque , commonly known as the Stockholm Mosque or the Stockholm Grand Mosque , is the largest mosque in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located at Kapellgränd 10, adjacent to the small park Björns trädgård, in the Södermalm district of Stockholm...
on the topic "Islam and Democratic Development". This led to strong criticism. Tamimi has referred to Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
as a "cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
" and is especially known for his support for suicide bombings
Suicide attack
A suicide attack is a type of attack in which the attacker expects or intends to die in the process.- Historical :...
against Israeli civilians.
Chairpersons
- 1990–1992 Ola S. Svensson
- 1992–1993 Jesper Bengtsson
- 1993–1994 Monica Lövström
- 1994–1995 David Samuelsson
- 1995–1997 Åsa Kullgren
- 1997–1999 Björn Andersson
- 1999–2000 Christer Pettersson
- 2000–2001 Malin Cederfeldt
- 2001–2003 Åsa WestlundÅsa WestlundÅsa Ingrid Gunilla Westlund is a Swedish politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Swedish Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists.-External links:**...
- 2003–2005 Eric Sundström
- 2005–2007 Magdalena StreijffertMagdalena StreijffertMagdalena Streijffert is a Swedish social democratic politician. She has been a member of the Riksdag since 2006.-External links:* at the Riksdag website...
- 2007-2010 Kajsa Borgnäs
- 2010- Magnus Nilsson