Swedish Education Minister Mats Persson has criticized student protests against the Gaza situation at universities, calling them undemocratic and silencing to others.

He argues that while freedom of speech is important, it should not cross the line into threatening or silencing others.

A recent survey found that less than 1% of university staff are concerned about a culture of silence, but 53% see political interference, particularly from Persson, as a threat to academic freedom.

Persson's stance has sparked debate, with some seeing his actions as part of a broader political agenda against academic institutions.