Jimmie Åkesson Reportedly Plans Break if Sweden Democrats Enter Opposition

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SD leader Jimmie Åkesson comments on his party's loss in the election. “The Sweden Democrats are not a short-term project,” he says.

Helsingin Sanomat

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According to a source from Swedish channel TV4, Åkesson will likely step aside from his leadership role for some time.

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Jimmie Åkesson may take a break from his role as party leader for the Sweden Democrats, according to information to TV4. "It's a sign of concern for the SD. They are in a sense a little confused about how it could have happened like this," says political science professor Jonas Hinnfors about the party's poor results in the election.

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The Tidö parties look like they will lose the election. Then Jimmie Åkesson stands and cheers – at the National Arena where his Mjällby are playing that evening.