Linda Lindberg Steps in as Replacement for Party Leader Jimmie Åkesson
Stockholm, Sweden – Linda Lindberg has taken on the role of party leader for the summer, filling in for Jimmie Åkesson of the Swedish Democrats (SD) party. Lindberg recently gave a speech during Järvaveckan, and on Saturday she will step onto the Almedal stage to address the public.
Lindberg, who is currently the group leader, social policy spokesperson, and chairman of the union SD women, expressed her gratitude for the trust placed in her. She acknowledged the challenge of filling Åkesson’s shoes but pledged to do her best. Lindberg also voiced her hope that Åkesson will remain as party leader for many more years, stating that he is “terribly good at what he does.” She clarified that she has no plans to run for office herself, as she is still relatively new to her current position and enjoys it.
The SD party is in a new position after the elections last year, now serving as a partner party in a government led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. During his Almedal speech, the prime minister focused on social reforms to address youth crime and exclusion. Lindberg commented on this, expressing her disappointment with the current state of Swedish society and pointing to the failures of migration and integration policies.
On the topic of family planning, Lindberg was not convinced of the need for campaigns to inform about contraception, sex, and abortion. She emphasized that each family should have the freedom to make their own decisions regarding family planning. While Lindberg would have liked to provide more details about her stance, she stated that there is no immediate reason to promote such campaigns.
The SD party has long advocated for a review of the multiple-child supplement, which provides extra financial support to families for each child they have. SD proposes replacing this supplement with a tax deduction, allowing individuals to make deductions in their tax returns. Lindberg argued that the current system is not beneficial to anyone and should be reevaluated. However, the proposal did not make it into the Tidö agreement, which SD and the governing parties have agreed upon.
Despite not being included in the agreement, Lindberg emphasized that the party has focused on other pressing issues such as criminal and migration policies, which were given priority. The SD party continues to push for reforms that align with their principles.
As Linda Lindberg assumes the role of party leader temporarily, she aims to fulfill her duties to the best of her abilities, maintaining the party’s principles and working towards their goals.