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Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson celebrates 20 years in his position without having any thoughts of quitting. Instead, he is planning for how SD will become Sweden's largest party.

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

Five Party Leaders Warn of US Shift Toward Authoritarianism

Five of eight party leaders believe that the USA is heading in an authoritarian direction. But not the SD leader: It's like saying that you're heading towards dictatorship, says Jimmie Åkesson.

Five Party Leaders Warn of US Shift Toward Authoritarianism

Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

The Moderate Party and the Christian Democrats hope that the Centre Party will change sides in politics with a new party leader. I hope so, but it is up to Anna-Karin Hatt to show whether she will continue to be a red-green party leader or if she intends to be able to become a blue-green party leader, says the Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch.

Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want to lower the VAT on basic goods, which party leader Jimmie Åkesson calls a "Sweden Democratic food basket". He also wants to see a national coordinator for repatriation in the near future.

Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

Kristersson and Busch Thank Pehrson for Cooperation and Laughter

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson thanks Johan Pehrson for his efforts to get Sweden in order, KD leader Ebba Busch for the cooperation and the laughter. .

Kristersson and Busch Thank Pehrson for Cooperation and Laughter

Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats

She was the one who opened up for the bourgeoisie's cooperation with SD. After ten years as the Christian Democrats' party leader, Ebba Busch wants to continue being a breakthrough and can become the one who first says yes to the party in government.

Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats

Åkesson Criticizes TV4's Kalla Fakta Investigation as Propaganda

The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson launches a new attack on TV4's Kalla fakta in Ekot's Saturday interview. The worst propaganda minister in Nazi Germany would probably be proud of this propaganda masterpiece, he says about last year's scrutiny of the party's anonymous social media accounts.

Åkesson Criticizes TV4's Kalla Fakta Investigation as Propaganda

Louise Erixon Steps Down as Sweden Democrat Leader in Sölvesborg

The SD's group leader in Sölvesborg, Louise Erixon, is leaving politics. She refers to family reasons that make it impossible for her to be the opposition leader during an election campaign.

Louise Erixon Steps Down as Sweden Democrat Leader in Sölvesborg

Sweden Democrats Block Extra Child Allowance, Social Democrats React

The Sweden Democrats said no to a proposal for an extra child allowance in the spring amending budget, sources tell SVT. This gets the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin to hit the roof.

Sweden Democrats Block Extra Child Allowance, Social Democrats React

Jimmie Åkesson's Band Postpones Concert Due to Illness

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's band Bedårande barn was to perform a – previously criticized – concert in Lindesberg on Friday. However, due to illness, the performance will be postponed, writes Expressen.

Jimmie Åkesson's Band Postpones Concert Due to Illness

SD Top Wants to See L in Government in 2026

The Sweden Democrats' Henrik Vinge, chairman of the Riksdag's Justice Committee, wants and believes that The Liberals will sit in government with the Sweden Democrats after the 2026 election. If the Tidö parties receive voters' support again.

SD Top Wants to See L in Government in 2026

Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision

The uncertain global situation and NATO's new goals require a new Swedish defense decision, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. We will never be part of a Russian sphere of interest, says Kristersson.

Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision

Sweden Democrats' Media Attack Backfires in Historic EU Election Setback

The Sweden Democrats' confidence was damaged by the party's attack on the media during the EU election campaign, according to conclusions in the Sweden Democrats' election analysis, which SVT News has taken part of. .

Sweden Democrats' Media Attack Backfires in Historic EU Election Setback

"Dadgostar: A Tragic End"

"A tragic end", says Nooshi Dadgostar. "Surprised it lasted so long", writes Jimmie Åkesson.

"Dadgostar: A Tragic End"

Forssell and Åkesson in dispute over multiculturalism

Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (M) thinks that multiculturalism enriches Sweden. This has made SD leader Jimmie Åkesson furious and call him clueless.

Forssell and Åkesson in dispute over multiculturalism

Åkesson disappointed with Jomshof

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is disappointed with Richard Jomshof, who openly questioned SD's agreement on the weapons law with the government. He does not think it was good to go out in social media.

Åkesson disappointed with Jomshof

Expert: Symbolic value important for SD in weapons issue

The party's desire to ban semi-automatic weapons for hunters led to Richard Jomshof (SD) resigning with a bang from the post of chairman of the justice committee on Monday. He is one of the heavyweights, but he is not decisive, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.

Expert: Symbolic value important for SD in weapons issue

Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"

Inflation is rising and food prices are taking off again in January. It's a sign that the government is doing too little, according to Magdalena Andersson (S).

Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

King Carl Gustaf states in a statement that he is dismayed by today's events and sends his condolences to the families of the victims, after the fatal shooting in Örebro where around ten people lost their lives. .

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence

The Left Party wants the Prime Minister to invite the other parties to talks about the violence development in Sweden. We have a crisis situation, says the Left leader Nooshi Dadgostar.

Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence

Busch: "Threat Against Our Free Democracy"

Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch (CD) compares Salwan Momika's death with the murders of teacher Samuel Paty and Catholic priest Jacques Hamel, who were murdered by Islamist extremists in France. .

Busch: "Threat Against Our Free Democracy"

Lower taxes for venture capitalists: "Grotesque"

According to a new proposal from the government's investigator, venture capitalists will get a reduced tax. The money is, according to the proposal, to come from increased tax on beer and snuff.

Lower taxes for venture capitalists: "Grotesque"

The Sweden Democrats Take a Stand for Loyalty Declaration

The Sweden Democrats are now fighting to require new citizens to "make a loyalty declaration to the nation". I see no reason to relinquish anything we have agreed on, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson to Expressen.

The Sweden Democrats Take a Stand for Loyalty Declaration

Clashing over the economy: "Ridiculous"

While the opposition quarrels, the governing parties get things done, claims Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a party leader debate. The Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson, in turn, criticizes the government's economic policy.

Clashing over the economy: "Ridiculous"