Sweden's far-right leader Akesson brought fringe party to brink of power
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IT'S no coincidence that it sounded like the start of a rock concert when Swedish far-right leader Jimmie Akesson strode onto the stage to chants of "Jimmie! Jimmie! Jimmie!" from a crowd of supporters, some wearing his face on their T-shirts.
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Jimmie! Jimmie!" from a crowd of supporters, some wearing his face on their T-shirts.
Akesson, who is now 47 and has led the Sweden Democrats since he was 25, plays keyboards in a Viking rock band and had a heavy metal-themed wedding two years ago, with guests singing karaoke and no dress code.
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