After Matilda Gustavsson's revelation of the Cultural Profile this fall, the Academy almost imploded as a result of internal battles, the Nobel Prize, demonstrations of knots and the King's interventions
. election? During Almedal Week, Johar Bendjelloul and Karin Eriksson of DN interviewed seven party leaders in the DN tent, and all had their views on the Swedish Academy.
Isabella Lövin speaks to Almedalen photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT
Language and Deputy Prime Minister Isabella Lövin) admitted that the Academy is important to Sweden's international reputation, especially since the institution is so strongly linked to the Nobel Prize for Literature.
But she does not know if the solution to the crisis of the Academy is that the institution be subordinated to the government and parliament.
– I am not completely convinced of that. But, of course, you can discuss it, "said Lövin.
Lövin avoided commenting on domestic fights, nor chose between" Team Danius "and" Team Engdahl. "But when asked, she she is beaten to attach, unconsciously or not, an invisible link with her hands.
At the same time, she found "useless" to run an institution in 2018 "
– I do not think we let us have another example in Sweden … So, in this sense, I support members who want to see renewal, "she says.
Not even SD leader Jimmie Åkesson considers the problem of the Academy as a matter of government and parliament.
– This It's not a political affair, it's the king who can handle it. for him to be able to handle something there sometimes too, "says Åkesson.
Åkesson sees the Academy as important for Swedish culture, and thinks it would be "very sad" if the institution was dissolved. But he is very critical as to how the institution has managed his position of power.
– In a way, it might be fine, anyway, it will be a small cleansing bath now.
Annie Lööf is interviewed in the DN tent during the week of Almedal “/>
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The party leader of the center Annie Lööf was in agreement with the leaders mentioned above that the Academy should not be guided by politics.
However, she is much clearer in her support for Sara Danius, whom she believes to be a victim of a patriarchal oppression that characterizes the Academy.
– It's horrible to have seen from the page how to treat Sara Danius, how mutually stood on the back. And it's been going on for decades. Many knew that there was sexual harassment. The fact that she did not do anything at all was that the day she left the job, I fought to support the work she actually initiated. " said Lööf.
Jan Björklund speaks on stage in Almedalen “/> Jan Björ klund speaks on stage at Almedalen photo: Thomas Karlsson
The leader of the Liberal Party Jan Björklund (L) has the pleasure of the academy is not an authority d & # 39; State, and believes that neither the current government nor future must rule.
– I'm not going to sit there and not, "says Björklund.
He also expresses his appreciation for the institution, which he believes has great respect in Sweden and, because of the Nobel Prize, have great international respect.
– I really hope it rolls. But I do not think it will be easier for ministers to step in and talk about how that should be done.
Jonas Sjöstedt is interviewed in the DN tent during the week of 39; Almedal. Photo: Thomas Karlsson [19659008] The leader of the left Jonas Sjöstedt stands out as the only party leader who wants politicians to join the work and the future of the Academy .
– I think we need a major reform of the academy, a new organization and a democratization by the academy. It is also untimely that the King decides on such an important community institution, "says Sjöstedt.
Sjöstedt wants the government to summon a party leader to discuss the reform of the academy
– The Nobel Prize is important for Sweden – it's like that – it's important for Swedish culture – we can not just watch when it flows through the land if they fail to to solve it themselves I urge the government to solve this problem We will be happy We have some ideas
The leader of the Social Democratic Party, Stefan Löfven, refused to take part in the interviews of the party leaders in Almedalen, and therefore not included in the article.
Should the Swedish Academy be dissolved? [19659050] Isabella Lövin (MP): This must be a question for the king, not in
Jimmie Åkesson (SD): It would be very sad indeed. It's an attractive institution that has put Sweden on the map in many ways. Then I am both amazed and desperate for the way they managed their position of power. In a way, it could go, anyway, it happened. There will be a small cleansing bath now. That they should start somewhere.
Ebba Busch Thor (KD): I did not find myself in the solution for the Swedish Academy. That is the honest answer
Annie Lööf (C): This is a question for the Swedish Academy, that I do not have the l & # 39; intention to take charge as a politician.
Ulf Kristersson (M): I have dealt with all matters concerning the Swedish Academy.
Jonas Sjöstedt (V): I would like the government to call party leaders to talk about how the academy can be reformed The Nobel Prize is important for Sweden. We can not just watch when it flows through the earth if they can not solve it themselves. I urge the government to address this problem. We will be happy. We have some ideas.
