Satirist Rasmus Bruun has criticized the Social Liberal Party’s (Radikale) approach to addressing violence in primary schools, drawing a parallel to his own experiences with public perception and identity confusion. Bruun expressed frustration with being mistaken for the characters he portrays, stating his views are often the opposite of those attributed to him.

Bruun’s comments come amidst a debate over a proposed study to investigate the extent and causes of violence in primary schools. The Social Liberals have opposed the study, raising concerns about its potential to worsen the problem.

Lotte Rod, the party’s children’s spokesperson, argued that the investigation, proposed by opposition parties Liberal Alliance (LA), The Democrats (DD), Conservatives (K), and Danish People’s Party (DF), would involve “registering children in a special way” and potentially stigmatize those involved in violence.

The opposition parties’ proposal aims to map the types of violence, identify perpetrators (including ethnicity), and analyze the consequences for all involved.

Critics argue that the Social Liberals’ reluctance to investigate ethnicity as a potential factor in school violence reflects a broader unwillingness to address sensitive issues related to integration and immigration. This criticism echoes past promises from the party to break with immigration policy taboos.

Kathrine Olldag, the party’s former immigration spokesperson, stated in 2021: “If you don’t dare to talk about each of the problems that exist in the immigration policy area, then you are somewhere afraid of touching the issue.”

Commentators suggest the Social Liberals’ stance contradicts their stated commitment to open dialogue and problem-solving, particularly concerning children’s well-being. They emphasize the importance of recognizing, mapping, and openly discussing problems to facilitate improvement.