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Sweden Democrats figure takes leave after partner accused of spreading Russian propaganda

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Gustav Gellerbrant, a political adviser and senior Sweden Democrats official, is taking leave after allegations involving his partner, Polina Malaberg.
  • Swedish outlet Expo reported that Malaberg had shared articles and posts from channels known for Russian propaganda and disinformation for about 10 years.
  • Gellerbrant called the reports allegations and disconnected pieces of information, saying the controversy had placed an inhuman burden on his family.

Gustav Gellerbrant, a prominent figure in Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats, is taking leave after accusations directed at his partner triggered a public dispute.

The Swedish media outlet Expo reported earlier in the week that Polina Malaberg had spent about a decade sharing articles and posts from channels known for Russian propaganda and disinformation. Malaberg works as a political secretary in Sweden’s parliament.

The ongoing persecution has placed an inhuman burden on my family over the past week.

· Gustav GellerbrantGellerbrant explained on Facebook why he was taking leave.

Gellerbrant is a political adviser and holds a senior position in the Sweden Democrats’ secretariat. In a Facebook post, he described the material as “allegations and disconnected pieces of information.”

He also said the continuing “persecution” had placed an inhuman burden on his family over the past week. Gellerbrant’s decision to take leave follows the allegations involving his partner.

Allegations and disconnected pieces of information.

· Gustav GellerbrantGellerbrant characterized the material cited in the accusations against his partner.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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