On October 4, at 14:00 in Odenplan, Stockholm, members of MERA25 Sweden will take part in the Demonstration for Palestine, joining thousands calling for justice, solidarity, and accountability.

MERA25 is the transnational political wing of DiEM25. Every major decision – from founding a party, to writing its programme, to selecting its candidates – is made by DiEM25 members across Europe and beyond, regardless of where they live or what passport they hold. It is true democracy without borders, in action.

At the rally, MERA25 Sweden’s spokesperson Marc Wihlstrand delivered a speech underscoring both the urgency of solidarity with Palestine and the responsibility of Swedish politicians to act.

“MERA25 stands as part of the wider Civil Rights Movement, and we cannot remain silent while Swedish citizens aboard the Global Sumud flotilla are held in Israeli captivity. Mass political action through DiEM25 and MERA25 political parties is the path to real change, because the liberation of Palestine is inseparable from the liberation of Sweden itself.

“What we see in Gaza is a mirror of the sickness in our own societies – and a stark reminder of the urgent structural change we must undertake. With national elections approaching next year, the time to act is now,” said Wihlstrand.

For years, DiEM25 and MERA25 have stood firmly on the side of Palestinian rights and freedom. From campaigning to end the siege of Gaza, to mobilising across Europe for the Global Sumud Flotilla, to amplifying Palestinian voices in international forums, the movement has shown its unwavering commitment to justice.

As the struggle for Palestine intensifies, MERA25 calls on Swedish citizens and people across Europe to turn outrage into organised political power – to break complicity, end silence, and demand lasting change.

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