Cinema funding and free speech rules debated

Annika Elmlund (M) questioned Elder and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (V) about the requirements for cinemas receiving municipal support, following perceived antisemitic messages displayed at Biograf Zita. Boucher responded that the city does not support activities violating democratic conditions or Swedish law but emphasized the "arm's length principle" to protect artistic freedom. She concluded that Biograf Zita had broken no rules and saw no need to change guidelines, given the fundamental importance of freedom of speech and artistic expression.