Jimmie Åkesson
Jimmie Åkesson | |
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Åkesson in 2022 | |
| Leader of the Sweden Democrats | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Mikael Jansson |
| Member of the Riksdag | |
| Assumed office 4 October 2010 | |
| Constituency | Jönköping County |
| Chairman of the Sweden Democratic Youth | |
| In office 21 June 2000 – 7 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Windeskog |
| Succeeded by | Martin Kinnunen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Per Jimmie Åkesson 17 May 1979 Bromölla, Sweden |
| Political party | Sweden Democrats |
| Other political affiliations | Moderate (MUF) (until 1995) |
| Spouse |
Matilda Kärnerup (m. 2024) |
| Domestic partner | Louise Erixon (2011–2020) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Lund University |
Per Jimmie Åkesson ([ˈjɪ̌mːɪ ˈôːkɛˌsɔn]; born 17 May 1979) is a Swedish politician and author, serving as leader of the Sweden Democrats since 2005. He has been a member of the Riksdag (SD) for Jönköping County since 2010. He previously served as leader of the Sweden Democratic Youth from 2000 until 2005.