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SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further
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SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further

The Sweden Democrats want the government to lower gasoline and diesel taxes by a few kronor for five months if the EU gives the final go-ahead. But the prime minister has so far been tight-lipped on the issue
Sweden Democrats' allegations of bought votes are rejected
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Sweden Democrats' allegations of bought votes are rejected

The Green Party has not "bought" votes from the Sweden Democrats in the Riksdag. This is what both the MP and the Sweden Democrats say after SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's claim in Sunday's party leadership debate
Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations
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Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations

The party leaders had long refrained from repeating the heated TV debate that took place on SVT last fall. But Sunday's debate still heated up toward the end
Åkesson: I will attend votes when I need to
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Åkesson: I will attend votes when I need to

Jimmie Åkesson has had the highest number of absences from parliamentary votes of all members since the 2022 election. But following the settlement dispute, the leader of the Sweden Democrats must appear in parliament next week
Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall
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Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, does not intend to debate the Social Democrats' party leader, Magdalena Andersson, ahead of the election.
Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting
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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting

The Riksdag's clearing system has collapsed after the Sweden Democrats' "foul play," the opposition claims. The Moderates agree
Ebba Busch says Jimmie Åkesson doesn't work that much
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Ebba Busch says Jimmie Åkesson doesn't work that much

Ebba Busch questions SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's capacity to be prime minister. The statement is criticized by the Sweden Democrats
Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid
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Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid

There is great irritation among the Christian Democrats and the Liberals after the Moderates promised that the Sweden Democrats would be given responsibility for migration and integration issues in a possible government after the election. It is stupid to lock that in before you have even negotiated policy, says a central source
Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson
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Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson

A Tidö government with SD would make Ulf Kristersson a weak prime minister, claims Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. "It is obvious that Jimmie Åkesson is holding the baton," she says
The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)
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The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)

The Moderates will allow the Sweden Democrats (SD) into government if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. The SD is promised responsibility for at least migration and integration issues
Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting
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Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will once again gather the Tidöledarna to discuss the way forward, after the Liberals said they now accept the Sweden Democrats (SD) as part of a possible new government after the election. "I see it as a great advantage for our side," he said
Åkesson after Liberals' announcement: No concessions
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Åkesson after Liberals' announcement: No concessions

The Sweden Democrats did not make any concessions to get the Liberals to accept the SD in a possible future government, SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson told TV4.
Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place
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Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, wants the expulsions of teenagers to be paused - until a valve is in place. "I think that would be the most reasonable thing, instead of rushing something that doesn't hit the mark either," Åkesson tells Dagens Nyheter
Åkesson on teenage expulsions: Young people who have adapted to Sweden must be given a chance
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Åkesson on teenage expulsions: Young people who have adapted to Sweden must be given a chance

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson, commenting on the high-profile issue of teenage expulsions, said that young people who "have adapted and made Sweden their own" must be given a chance.
Åkesson missed the press conference, not completely in agreement
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Åkesson missed the press conference, not completely in agreement

When the Sweden Democrats were scheduled to present their first election promise, Jimmie Åkesson did not attend. He says the reason was a disagreement with the other Tidö parties over migration policy
Kristersson: No stop now for teenage deportations
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Kristersson: No stop now for teenage deportations

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not want to see any temporary halt to the so-called expulsions of teenagers. "No, we will not make any more strange exceptions and stops now," he tells journalists in the Riksdag
SD's top name is being investigated - She's going straight out
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SD's top name is being investigated - She's going straight out

The Sweden Democrats are investigating Emilie Pilthammar's future in the party after Expressen revealed controversial statements she made about Ukraine and Russia. "She should come out straight
Åkesson rejects criticism over Swish donation to Dumpen publisher
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Åkesson rejects criticism over Swish donation to Dumpen publisher

The leader of the Sweden Democrats, Jimmie Åkesson, made a donation via Swish to the publisher of the pedophile-hunter website Dumpen, who has been defamed. This has drawn criticism, which Åkesson rejects
Åkesson cancels reindeer race at Jokkmokk after advice from Säpo
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Åkesson cancels reindeer race at Jokkmokk after advice from Säpo

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is dropping out of the reindeer race at the Jokkmokk market. "I can confirm that Jimmie Åkesson is dropping out of the reindeer race following advice from Säpo," SD's press secretary Ludvig Grufman told TT
Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister
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Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister

Jimmie Åkesson cannot gather enough support to become prime minister, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson in an interview with TT. But I can do it, and everyone else knows that too
Dead heat between Åkesson and Andersson in voter confidence
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Dead heat between Åkesson and Andersson in voter confidence

Voters now have as much confidence in Jimmie Åkesson as in Magdalena Andersson. The trend in the confidence rankings is upward for the SD leader but downward for the S leader, according to a survey by SvD/Demoskop
Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden
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Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that much is on the right track when it comes to issues ranging from gang crime to the economy. But the opposition points to widening gaps and a darker reality
Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign
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Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign

If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign. This is what party leader Jimmie Åkesson says
Andersson and Åkesson in a fight about troll factories
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Andersson and Åkesson in a fight about troll factories

Magdalena Andersson (S) and Jimmie Åkesson (SD) accuse each other's parties of running so-called troll factories on social media. - What you are doing is a real troll factory, says Åkesson in a debate with the S leader on SVT's Aktuellt
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