Jimmy Åkesson
Sweden
Sweden Democrats
member of the Swedish Riksdag
government
Per Jimmie Åkesson is a Swedish politician and author, serving as leader of the Sweden Democrats since 2005. He has been a member of the Riksdag (SD) for Jönköping County since 2010. He previously served as leader of the Sweden Democratic Youth from 2000 until 2005.
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Sep 13, 2026
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The leader of the Sweden Democrats, with neo-Nazi roots, is demanding entry into government after the far-right's gains in Germany.
Yesh Atid watches with alarm as the global nationalist wave, which it sees as aligned with Netanyahu's allies, gains ground in Europe.