Jerusalem, Israel (January 27, 2026) – Jimmie Åkesson, the long-time leader of the Sweden Democrats and a leading figure in Swedish politics widely regarded as a strong contender to become Sweden’s next prime minister, addressed the Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism today in Jerusalem. The conference was initiated by Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli.
In his remarks, Åkesson announced a major policy initiative that his party will advance ahead of Sweden’s upcoming national elections.
Åkesson speaking. Photo Credit: Eclipse Media
“Today, for the first time, I can announce that my party, the Sweden Democrats, will take the lead in reintroducing a Swedish national terror list, in order to fight the funding of terrorism and to combat horrific ideologies that do not belong in Sweden and do not belong in any civilized country,” Åkesson said.
“The need for such a list has emerged from the sad fact that the European Union is too weak and too indecisive to handle this matter. There is an EU terror list, but it is far from effective and far from complete. While such a list would include all types of terror organizations, it is highly relevant to the fight against antisemitism. Not least because two of the most urgent movements to be banned under a Swedish terror designation are the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood – both deeply antisemitic and dangerous organizations. We will advance this proposal ahead of the upcoming election later this fall.”
The Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism continues today at the Jerusalem International Convention Center (Binyanei HaUma) on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, under the title “Generation Truth.” The conference aims to raise global awareness of antisemitism and strengthen international dialogue and cooperation to confront the growing threat worldwide.
Distinguished participants and speakers at the conference include Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania; Sebastian Kurz, former Chancellor of Austria; Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister of Australia; Mariano Cúneo Libarona, Minister of Justice of Argentina; Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator and presidential candidate; and Eduardo Bolsonaro, member of Brazil’s Congress.
