The Sweden Democrats is a nationalist and right-wing populist political party in Sweden. As of 2022,it is the largest member of Sweden's right-wing governing bloc to which it provides confidence and supply,and is the second largest party in the Riksdag. The party describes itself as social conservative with a nationalist foundation. The party has also been variously characterised by academics,political commentators,and media as national-conservative,anti-immigration,anti-Islam,Eurosceptic,and far-right. The Sweden Democrats reject the far-right label,saying that it no longer represents the party's political beliefs. Founded in 1988,the Sweden Democrats originally had its roots in Swedish fascism,as well as white nationalism,but began distancing itself from its past during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Under the leadership of Jimmie Åkesson since 2005,the SD underwent a process of reform by expelling hardline members and moderating its platform. Today,the Sweden Democrats officially reject both fascism and Nazism on their platform.
The Riksdag is the legislature and the supreme decision-making body of Sweden. Since 1971,the Riksdag has been a unicameral legislature with 349 members,elected proportionally and serving,since 1994,fixed four-year terms. The 2022 Swedish general election is the most recent general election.
Arne Isacsson was one of Sweden's most famous watercolour artists and art educators. He was also an author and professor and founded the Gerlesborg School of Fine Art in 1944. Isacsson's well-represented oeuvre explored,among other things,the properties of colour pigments in copious amounts of water.
Ulf Hjalmar Ed Kristersson is a Swedish politician who has served as Prime Minister of Sweden since October 2022. He has been the leader of the Moderate Party (M) since October 2017 and a member of the Riksdag (MP) for Södermanland County since 2014 and for Stockholm County from 1991 to 2000. He previously served as Minister for Social Security from 2010 to 2014 and as Chairman of the Moderate Youth League from 1988 to 1992.
Jan Arne Björklund is a Swedish Liberal politician. He was member of the Riksdag from 2006 to 2019,representing Stockholm County,and served as leader of the Liberals from 2007 to 2019. Björklund served as Minister for Education from 2007 to 2014,and as Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden from 2010 to 2014.
Kjell Stefan Löfven is a Swedish politician who serves as the President of European Socialists since October 2022. He previously served as Prime Minister of Sweden from October 2014 to November 2021 and leader of the Social Democratic Party from 2012 to 2021.
Hanif Bali is a Swedish politician of the Moderate Party and a former board member of the party. He was member of the Riksdag for Stockholm County between 2010 and 2022. He lives in Österåker,Åkersberga,where he is now active in municipal politics.
Eva Magdalena Andersson is a Swedish politician and economist who has served as Leader of the Opposition since October 2022 and Leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party since 2021. She has served as a Member of the Riksdag for Stockholm County since 2014. She previously served as Prime Minister of Sweden from November 2021 to October 2022,Minister for Finance from 2014 to 2021 and Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee from 2020 to 2022.
Bo Göran Rickard Broman is a Swedish business entrepreneur and politician who is a member of the Riksdag for the Sweden Democrats party.
Lars Jilmstad is a Swedish politician. From January 2020 to September 2022,he served as Member of the Riksdag representing the constituency of Stockholm Municipality. He became a member after Beatrice Ask resigned. From 26 August 2019 to 31 December 2019,he served as substitute in the Riksdag for Jessica Rosencrantz.
Ellen Juntti is a Swedish politician. Since October 2010,she serves as Member of the Riksdag representing the constituency of Västra Götaland County West.
Ida Gabrielsson is a Swedish politician. Since September 2018,she serves as Member of the Riksdag. She was again elected as Member of the Riksdag in September 2022. She represents the constituency of Stockholm Municipality. She represented Stockholm County from 2018 to 2022. She is affiliated with the Left Party. Since 2020,she has been the deputy chairman of the Left Party.
Daniel Riazat is a Swedish politician. Since September 2014,he serves as Member of the Riksdag. He is affiliated with the Left Party. He represented the constituency of Dalarna County from 2014 to 2022 and since 2022 he represents Stockholm County.
Karin Rågsjö is a Swedish politician. Since September 2014,she serves as Member of the Riksdag. She is affiliated with the Left Party. She represents the constituency of Stockholm Municipality.
Fredrik Kärrholm is a Swedish politician. Since September 2022,he serves as Member of the Riksdag representing the constituency of Stockholm Municipality. He is affiliated with the Moderate Party.
Peder Gustav Björk is a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag,the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party,he has represented Västernorrland County since September 2022. He had previously been a member of the municipal council in Sundsvall Municipality.
Peter "Pira" AndréHedberg is a Swedish politician,teacher and member of the Riksdag,the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party,he has represented Västernorrland County since September 2022. He is a member of the municipal council in Kramfors Municipality. He is a teacher.
Patrik Mattias Jonsson is a Swedish politician,trade unionist and member of the Riksdag,the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party,he has represented Gothenburg Municipality since October 2010.
Niklas Jörgen Karlsson is a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag,the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party,he has represented Skåne County West since September 2014.
Markus Samuel Selin is a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag,the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party,he has represented Stockholm County since September 2022. He had previously been a substitute member of the Riksdag five times:September 2018 to January 2019;January 2019;February 2019 to July 2020;August 2020 to June 2022;and June 2022 to September 2022.
