During Saturday's Pride parade in Malmö, participants from the Left Party chanted that “all of Malmö hates the police,” which has sparked strong reactions. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer called the action scandalous and stated that Pride should not be associated with hate. Tove Karnerud, chair of the Left Party in Malmö, explained that the chant should not be interpreted literally but as a protest against racism and repressive elements within the police, emphasizing that the party does not hate the police as an authority. The Left Party's executive committee has since announced that they will hold internal discussions, as the manner of expression was deemed inappropriate. The incident has sparked political debate regarding whether political messages in connection with the Pride parade are well-chosen.