Rasmus Paludan's Koran burning in Stockholm has sparked anger in the Muslim world and it has caused Turkish President Erdogan to further sharpen his tone against Sweden.

At home, the burning of the Koran outside the Turkish embassy has led to a tense tone in the domestic political debate.

In an interview with Dagens Industri, the chairman of the Justice Committee, Richard Jomshof (SD), said that Turkey's strong reaction to Koran burning is unreasonable.

- I don't think you should do it, but you can do it and if they get upset, then fire a hundred more, then, he said.

Several disrespectful acts

This has caused the Prime Minister to mark against the SD top, something that Expressen was the first to report on.

He says to SVT that there were several actions that he finds inappropriate, but that Jomshof has the right to express his opinions.

- At the same time, I protect freedom of expression and everyone has the right to say what they want within the law.

How has your trust in Jomshof been affected after these statements?

- He is elected by the people like all other members of the Riksdag and he has the right to use his freedom of speech to the full.

But I also have the right to say what I think is appropriate and respectful.

"Must be able to defend opinions"

SVT Nyheter has sought out the Sweden Democrats, who declined an interview.

Richard Jomshof writes to TT in a text message that he "stands up for our freedom of opinion and expression"

"We must be able to defend opinions and ways of expression, even in cases where we do not share them.

It doesn't matter if we are talking about burning Korans, hanging dolls on Erdogan or drawing roundabout dogs, Muhammad caricatures and satirical cartoons on Charli Hebdo"

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In this evening's Aktuellt, SD leader Rickard Jomshof drew parallels between the past week's debate on freedom of expression and the TV series South Park.

Hear more in the clip.

Photo: SVT