Rasmus Paludan, the far-right politician known for his anti-immigration stance, has been sentenced to four months in prison by a Swedish court for inciting hatred during Quran burning protests in 2022. The court ruled that while public criticism of Islam is permissible, Paludan’s actions were explicitly intended to insult and harm Muslims. Paludan, who leads the Danish nationalist party Stram Kurs, has stated his intention to appeal the ruling. This marks a significant legal development in the context of freedom of expression and hate speech in Sweden.