Advisor to Danish Party Leader Quits After Criticism

Thomas Nystrøm has stepped down as a special advisor to Pia Olsen Dyhr, the leader of the Socialist People's Party (SF), after facing intense criticism over his rehiring. Nystrøm announced his resignation on Facebook, stating that the past few days had been extremely difficult for him and his family. He explained that the controversy surrounding his appointment was overshadowing the SF's work, prompting his decision to leave the role.

"I ask everyone to respect that I now need peace to take care of my family," Nystrøm wrote in his post. His return to a government advisory position had sparked widespread backlash, particularly from within his own party. Critics highlighted that Nystrøm had been dismissed from an advisory role in SF back in 2020 following accusations of harassment and inappropriate conduct.

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It has been some very violent days for me and my family, and the debate about my employment is now also overshadowing SF's work so much that I have chosen to stop as a special advisor.

The renewed scrutiny intensified when Politiken reported on his appointment as Dyhr's special advisor within the Ministry of Economy and Interior. This revelation drew sharp criticism from figures like Lotte Kofoed, an SF councilor in Frederiksberg, who publicly stated that she was one of the individuals who had experienced sexual harassment from Nystrøm. The controversy has placed Dyhr and the SF party in a difficult position, raising questions about their vetting processes and commitment to workplace safety.

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I ask everyone to respect that I now need peace to take care of my family.