Published 1 October 2024 at 12.20
Domestic. Allan Stutzinsky, chairman of the Jewish congregation in Gothenburg and deputy for the Liberals in the council, has decided to take a break from his duties. The decision comes after he received criticism for sharing an image on social media that was described as «Islamophobic».
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The Jewish congregation confirms to Gothenburg- Post that Stutzinsky, after a specially called meeting with management last week, has chosen to temporarily step down from his chairmanship.
In a statement, Stutzinsky says that the break is needed in order for him to be able to handle the situation.
In addition to the break from the assembly, Stutzinsky has also chosen to pause his political assignments within the Liberals.
«I have noted Allan's decision to pause his assignment and the Liberals support him in that,» writes municipal councilor Axel Darvik (L). in a comment to SVT.