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Åkesson: Difficult to explain why Tidö bloc has lost support

Åkesson: Difficult to explain why Tidö bloc has lost support

Fri 24 Jul 2026 14:07 CEST

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is embarking on an election tour at a time when the Tidö parties appear to be well below the red-greens in voter support. He says he has no explanation for why

Reduced legal aid for asylum seekers under new Swedish rules

Reduced legal aid for asylum seekers under new Swedish rules

Sat 11 Jul 2026 11:30 CEST

Asylum seekers will go from full legal support to two hours of general advice. This also applies to unaccompanied children

Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place

Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place

Thu 5 Mar 2026 14:52 CET

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

Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country

Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country

Mon 23 Feb 2026 13:18 CET

Immigrants who come to Sweden must qualify for welfare benefits. They must have lived in Sweden for at least five years before they can receive benefits such as child benefit and parental allowance, the government proposes