Swedish EU Parliamentarian Accused of Assaulting Left Party Staff Member

A Swedish EU parliamentarian has been reported to police for allegedly assaulting a staff member from the Left Party during an incident in the EU parliament. Marie Antman, the chief of staff for the Left Party, stated that the confrontation escalated from a verbal exchange to a physical attack, resulting in visible marks on the staff member's arm. Antman characterized the occurrence as 'extremely disturbing' and 'unacceptable,' noting that the staff member returned to her office in a state of shock after the altercation which required intervention by security personnel. The accused parliamentarian has denied the allegations, asserting that the reports contain inaccuracies, although specific details surrounding the incident remain unclear. It is uncertain whether the police will initiate a formal investigation into the matter.