Norwegian Democrats' controversial guests met by protesters in Oslo

Oslo is hosting a controversial "remigration" conference organized by the far-right Norwegian Democrats party, drawing protests and sharp criticism from anti-racism organizations. The party defines "remigration" as the "legitimate process of regaining national control over the demographic composition of the country."

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Remigration is the 'legitimate process of regaining national control over the demographic composition of the country.'

However, experts equate the term with deportation and ethnic cleansing. Cora Alexa Døving from the Center for Holocaust Studies describes it as a concept rooted in racist ideology, asserting that some people "belong" in specific parts of the world and should be sent back to where they supposedly came from. She notes a Christian-nationalist undertone to the ideology.

Sofia Rana, an advisor at the Antiracist Center, echoed these concerns, stating that the conference, despite using terms like "remigration," is fundamentally about ethnic cleansing. She argues that it goes beyond normal immigration debates, aiming to reverse immigration based on the premise that individuals with the "wrong" ethnic, religious, or cultural background do not belong in Europe.

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It is another word for deportation.

The Norwegian Democrats' deputy leader, Øyvind Eikrem, has rejected the criticism, calling the accusations "completely incorrect." Despite this denial, the conference features several controversial speakers. Among them is Swedish former police officer Anders Bergström, associated with the Sweden Democrats, a party known for advocating the demolition of mosques and the abolition of asylum rights. Reports suggest individuals linked to Holocaust denial have appeared on their lists.

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Remigration is a concept that covers racist ideology, stating that some people belong in specific parts of the world, and therefore should be sent back to where they supposedly came from.

Another speaker is Stefan Korte from Germany's far-right AfD party. German media reports indicate Korte has claimed Germany is a developing country run by "left-wing radical zombies" and that its problems stem from post-WWII de-Nazification. The conference was also set to feature American Greg Bovino, who led controversial raids for Donald Trump's administration and was dismissed after officers under his command fatally shot two individuals. Bovino withdrew due to flight cancellations.

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They hide behind fine words like remigration, but this is a conference about ethnic cleansing.