Sweden Democrats
Coverage of Sweden Democrats in the Nexus archive.
- Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
Sweden's political landscape shows a growing gender gap ahead of the September general election, with the far-right Sweden Democrats receiving twice as many male supporters as female. The Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, and the Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Åkesson, are the top two polling parties. The Sweden Democrats have neo-Nazi roots and focus on tax cuts and public safety, while the Social Democrats prioritize education and healthcare.
- How Sweden’s far right went from political pariah to powerbroker
The Sweden Democrats, once shunned by every major party, have transitioned from political pariahs to a central role in the government. They are now considered a key powerbroker in Swedish politics.
- Sweden's far right violated the kvittningssystem. And it's causing chaos in Parliament
Sweden's far right violated the kvittningssystem, leading to chaos in Parliament. Jimmie Åkesson of the Sweden Democrats and Julia Kronlid were present during a session of the Riksdag in Stockholm.
- Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown
Sweden’s parliament approved laws allowing authorities to revoke residency permits based on 'bad behaviour' and requiring public sector workers to report suspected undocumented individuals. The legislation, criticized by opposition and rights groups, is part of a crackdown on immigration ahead of September elections, with the government relying on far-right Sweden Democrats' support.