In a recent development that has stirred controversy in Sweden, Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democratic Party, has been accused of misquoting Jimmie Åkesson, the leader of the Sweden Democrats, in a guest article published in the German social democratic newspaper Vorwärts.

Andersson claimed Åkesson expressed a desire to "confiscate and demolish all mosques" in Sweden, a statement that has sparked outrage and accusations of misinterpretation.

Åkesson has vehemently denied these claims, asserting that his actual statement, made during a speech last November, focused on stopping the construction of new mosques and surveilling existing ones that contribute to the spread of extremism and antisemitism.

He emphasized that his remarks were specifically aimed at mosques where extremism is propagated, not all mosques in general.

The situation has escalated as Åkesson accuses Andersson of spreading misinformation and potentially endangering Sweden's security through her alleged inaccuracies and desperation.

Andersson's press secretary, Ebba Thörn-Kock, explained the discrepancy as a translation error, noting that a correction is underway.

Despite this, Åkesson remains skeptical, questioning the credibility of the explanation and criticizing Andersson for what he perceives as irresponsible conduct in foreign media.

This incident has ignited a debate on the accuracy of political discourse and the impact of miscommunication on international perceptions of Sweden's political landscape.