Åkesson Needs Support to Challenge for PM Post
Jimmie Åkesson wants to be prime minister. He says his party must win the election first. He is waiting for the election results to decide.
Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the SD party, is aiming for the prime minister role. Critics say he doesn’t attend Parliament often. He believes the criticism is unfair. Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party, might work with the Sweden Democrats. Kristersson wants to form a government with them if they win the election.
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Highlights
Åkesson Wants to Be Prime Minister
Jimmie Åkesson wants to be prime minister after the election, but only if his party wins.
Åkesson Denies Unfair Criticism
Jimmie Åkesson says criticism about his attendance is ‘genuinely unfair’.
Kristersson Questions Åkesson’s Candidacy
Ulf Kristersson is not willing to accept Jimmie Åkesson as a candidate.
Kristersson Plans Government with SD
Ulf Kristersson intends to form a government with the Sweden Democrats.
Moderates Hold Ministerial Positions
The Moderate Party is holding firm on certain ministerial positions.