Politicians and authorities have expressed that it is legal to burn Korans in Sweden and referred to freedom of expression.
- Even though it is legal in Sweden, it is not something that the government thinks is respectful, Prime Minister Ulf Kristesson (M) has said about Paludan's protests.
But in February 2023, permission for Koran burnings outside both the Turkish and Iraqi embassies has been waived.
Säpo assesses that this would increase the risk of terrorist attacks against Sweden.