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Jimmie Åkesson's Rise to Power in SD Described as 'Mafia-like'
Politicssvenska-dagbladet25d ago

Jimmie Åkesson's Rise to Power in SD Described as 'Mafia-like'

Jimmie Åkesson's election as party leader of the Sweden Democrats was reportedly preceded by internal threats against his predecessor, Mikael Jansson. Jansson claims he was told he would be slandered if he didn't resign voluntarily, describing it as an 'offer you can't refuse'.

Man Tackled Near Jimmie Åkesson in Sweden
Worldaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet1mo ago2 sources

Man Tackled Near Jimmie Åkesson in Sweden

A man was tackled down in close proximity to Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, in an incident that prompted immediate intervention by security services (Säpo).

Jimmie Åkesson's Book Sales to SD Subsidiary Revealed by TV4
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet2mo ago2 sources

Jimmie Åkesson's Book Sales to SD Subsidiary Revealed by TV4

TV4's 'Kalla fakta' program has revealed that Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson's self-published book, 'Det moderna folkhemmet,' was sold in large quantities to the party's own subsidiary, raising questions of potential corruption.

Sweden Democrats Propose Increased Funding for Sami Culture
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet2mo ago2 sources

Sweden Democrats Propose Increased Funding for Sami Culture

The Sweden Democrats party has announced a proposal to allocate more financial resources towards Sami culture. This initiative aims to provide additional support for the cultural heritage of the indigenous Sami people.

Sweden Democrats Seek Nearly Half of Ministerial Posts
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet2mo ago2 sources

Sweden Democrats Seek Nearly Half of Ministerial Posts

The Sweden Democrats (SD) have expressed their ambition to secure close to half of the ministerial positions in a potential future government. This demand highlights their significant influence in ongoing political negotiations.

Sweden Democrats Consider Halting Teenage Deportations
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet3mo ago2 sources

Sweden Democrats Consider Halting Teenage Deportations

The Sweden Democrats (SD) party has indicated a willingness to consider or "open up" to the possibility of stopping the deportations of teenagers. This marks a potential shift in their stance on immigration policy.

Sweden Democrats Leader Proposes 'Hybrid' Tidö Agreement
Worldsvenska-dagbladet3mo ago

Sweden Democrats Leader Proposes 'Hybrid' Tidö Agreement

Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, expressed a desire for a new "hybrid" version of the Tidö Agreement if his party wins the next election. This comes after the Tidö parties presented a "final report" on the current agreement.

Swedish Liberal Party's Strategy to Win Votes
Politicssvenska-dagbladet13d ago

Swedish Liberal Party's Strategy to Win Votes

Simona Mohamsson of the Swedish Liberal Party is engaging with Sweden Democrats voters in an effort to double the party's support. She emphasizes the importance of the party evoking strong emotions, even negative ones.

Jimmie Åkesson Criticizes Social Democrats, Comments on Moderates
Politicssvenska-dagbladet16d ago

Jimmie Åkesson Criticizes Social Democrats, Comments on Moderates

Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, criticized the Social Democrats for 'dirtying' election campaigns and expressed difficulty understanding why the Moderates are not gaining more support, despite his view that Ulf Kristersson is not the worst prime minister.

Swedish Politician Richard Jomshof Reiterates "Hate for Islam"
Politicssvenska-dagbladet1mo ago

Swedish Politician Richard Jomshof Reiterates "Hate for Islam"

Richard Jomshof's controversial statements about Islam and Muslims have caused issues within the Tidö cooperation, but the Sweden Democrats top official states he regrets nothing. He affirmed, "I have no problem saying that I hate Islam as an ideology, and I stand by that."

Ebba Busch Takes Center Stage at Almedalen Week
Politicssvenska-dagbladet1mo ago

Ebba Busch Takes Center Stage at Almedalen Week

Almedalen Week has begun, with Ebba Busch launching a new 'soft right' agenda, drawing significant attention. Discussions are ongoing about whether there will be a joint Tidö Agreement announcement this week or if parties are wary of the Sweden Democrats.

Sweden Tightens Immigration Laws Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
Worldmkd-mk2mo ago

Sweden Tightens Immigration Laws Ahead of Parliamentary Elections

Sweden is implementing new legislation to tighten its immigration policies. This move comes ahead of parliamentary elections in September, where the center-right government, supported by the far-right Sweden Democrats, faces pressure from the far-right advocating for stricter measures.

Swedish Newspaper Names MP Suspected of Crime
Politicssvenska-dagbladet2mo ago

Swedish Newspaper Names MP Suspected of Crime

Svenska Dagbladet explains its decision to name a Sweden Democrats Member of Parliament who resigned due to suspicion of a crime, citing the significant public interest in the actions of elected officials.

Swedish Political Parties Debate Sunday Alcohol Sales
Businesssvenska-dagbladet2mo ago

Swedish Political Parties Debate Sunday Alcohol Sales

A new political rift has emerged in Sweden's Tidö coalition as the Liberal and Sweden Democrats parties advocate for Sunday openings at Systembolaget (the state-owned alcohol retailer), while the Christian Democrats dismiss it as a strange priority.

Sweden Democrats Proud of Actions Amid Riksdag Chaos
Politicssvenska-dagbladet3mo ago

Sweden Democrats Proud of Actions Amid Riksdag Chaos

The Sweden Democrats are reportedly proud of their achievements, while the Tidö Agreement concludes its mandate period by questioning the form of government, amidst what is described as historical and ironic 'compensation chaos' in the Riksdag.

Sweden Democrats Propose Inquiry into Elder Abuse
Healthaftonbladet3mo ago

Sweden Democrats Propose Inquiry into Elder Abuse

The Sweden Democrats party is advocating for a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual assaults against the elderly within home care services. They also propose implementing lifetime imprisonment sentences for those convicted of such abuses.

Sweden to Allow Home Abortions
Healthsvenska-dagbladet4mo ago

Sweden to Allow Home Abortions

The Swedish government and the Sweden Democrats are proposing a law change to adapt to medical advancements and women's self-determination, removing the requirement for abortions to take place in a hospital.

Debate on Opinion Poll Methodology in Sweden
Politicssvenska-dagbladet4mo ago

Debate on Opinion Poll Methodology in Sweden

A cultural debate has emerged in Sweden regarding how media should evaluate opinion polls that use different methodologies, particularly after Demoskop, which uses a self-recruited panel, showed increased support for the Liberalerna party following their shift on the Sweden Democrats.

Björn Söder Expresses Concern Over Sweden Democrats' Shift
Worldsvenska-dagbladet1mo ago

Björn Söder Expresses Concern Over Sweden Democrats' Shift

Björn Söder, instrumental in the Sweden Democrats' rise, expresses concern about the party's direction after being removed from top leadership. He worries that the party, now collaborating with the government, is losing touch with ordinary people as it becomes part of the establishment.

Proposal to Reduce Compensation for Independent MPs in Sweden
Politicssvenska-dagbladet2mo ago

Proposal to Reduce Compensation for Independent MPs in Sweden

Representatives from the Sweden Democrats (SD) propose making it less financially advantageous to be an independent member of the Swedish parliament, suggesting that compensation and conditions for 'political wild cards' should align with their actual workload and responsibilities.

FIFA World Cup Kicks Off with Fan Fest and Early Matches
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FIFA World Cup Kicks Off with Fan Fest and Early Matches

The FIFA World Cup has officially begun with a Fan Fest at the Coliseum and initial matches underway. Early games have seen multiple red cards, prompting discussions about refereeing strictness.

Swedish PM Kristersson Addresses SD Member Controversy
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet2mo ago2 sources

Swedish PM Kristersson Addresses SD Member Controversy

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has described the situation involving a Sweden Democrats (SD) member as "extremely serious." His comments come amidst growing concern and discussion regarding the SD parliamentarian.

Åkesson Proposes State Credit Guarantees for Agriculture
Businessaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet2mo ago2 sources

Åkesson Proposes State Credit Guarantees for Agriculture

Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, has proposed that the state should provide credit guarantees to support the agricultural sector. This initiative aims to offer financial stability and assistance to farmers.

Swedish PM Considers Including Far-Right Party in Government
Worldpublicoklix-ba4mo ago2 sources

Swedish PM Considers Including Far-Right Party in Government

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced that if his coalition wins the next election in September, he is prepared to include the far-right Sweden Democrats party in the government and assign them important portfolios.