Some Mullvad VPN customers tunnel for exit after co-founder donates millions to populist party
SEK 5M gift supplied 72 percent of Örebropartiet's annual income, but company insists it was strictly personal
Mullvad, a Swedish VPN provider, is facing customer backlash after co-founder Daniel Berntsson donated SEK 5 million to the far-right Örebro Party. The donation, which represented 72% of the party's income for 2025, has sparked outrage due to Mullvad's stated commitment to freedom of speech and tolerance. Berntsson, in a recent blog post, explained the donation, alongside other posts addressing immigration and individualism.
The Örebro Party, which is contesting Sweden's 2026 parliamentary elections, has a mix of left-leaning and right-wing policies, including a call for reduced immigration and large-scale remigration. The company has declined to comment on the matter.
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