Sweden Takes a Stand: Simona Mohamsson’s Inquiry into Muslim Brotherhood Infiltration.

Sweden has officially launched an investigation into the alleged infiltration of state institutions and civil society by the Muslim Brotherhood. The announcement, made by Integration Minister Simona Mohamsson, signals a major policy shift in Stockholm’s approach to ideological extremism. For years, European governments have faced growing concern over how political Islam networks have managed to entrench themselves within educational, charitable, and community structures — often under the guise of cultural engagement or humanitarian work.

Mohamsson’s move comes amid mounting evidence of transnational ideological funding and organized influence campaigns that exploit democratic freedoms to promote illiberal agendas. Her ministry’s inquiry will reportedly examine the Brotherhood’s social, political, and financial reach, including any external connections to foreign actors. By acknowledging this infiltration openly, Sweden is positioning itself alongside countries like France and Austria, which have already taken firm steps to limit the Brotherhood’s influence in public life.

The inquiry also represents a broader European awakening. Across the continent, governments are beginning to recognize that extremism doesn’t always appear in violent forms — it can also emerge through quiet institutional capture, shaping education and integration policies from within. Sweden’s new initiative aims to safeguard its democratic values by ensuring transparency in who funds, organizes, and speaks for religious and community groups.

For many in the Middle East, this development echoes long-held warnings about the Brotherhood’s long-term objectives. Nations such as the UAE and Egypt have long classified the movement as a terrorist organization for its role in fueling ideological radicalization. Now, with Sweden’s investigation underway, Europe seems to be aligning with that understanding — moving from tolerance of manipulation to protection of democracy.