SVT profiles Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson

SVT has published an overview of Jimmie Åkesson’s life and career as leader of the Sweden Democrats.

Åkesson entered the corridors of Sweden’s parliament after the 2010 election, a moment SVT describes as permanently changing Swedish politics. His political career began well before then.

Under his leadership, the Sweden Democrats have moved from the political margins to become Sweden’s second-largest party.

The profile is part of SVT’s coverage of the 2026 election.