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From Refuge to Resistance: Sweden's Shift in Tolerance

1/10/2026

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The author, a Bosnian refugee, reflects on arriving in Sweden in 1993 and contrasts that to today’s racism and intolerance.
They recall a more welcoming Sweden, noting moments of kindness and cultural richness with glogg and cinnamon buns.
They lament increased prejudice and reduced empathy, and they hope Sweden embraces diversity again.
Their personal journey mirrors broader societal changes, tied to memories like family breakfasts at IKEA.

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Story summary

The author, a Bosnian refugee, reflects on arriving in Sweden in 1993 and contrasts that to today’s racism and intolerance.
They recall a more welcoming Sweden, noting moments of kindness and cultural richness with glogg and cinnamon buns.
They lament increased prejudice and reduced empathy, and they hope Sweden embraces diversity again.
Their personal journey mirrors broader societal changes, tied to memories like family breakfasts at IKEA.