#SWEDEN: Swedish Democrats Leader Calls For "Zero" Immigration

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The leader of the populist Sweden Democrats, the third most popular party in the country, argued that asylum immigration must be reduced to zero during a televised debate.

Sweden Democrat Party Leader Jimmie Åkesson was debating the Center Party’s migration policy spokesperson, Jonny Cato, who argued in favor of no immigration  limits because it would violate the right to asylum.

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#SWEDEN: Support For Anti-Immigration Sweden Democrats Rises Sharply In Polls Ahead Of Sept. Election

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The Sweden Democrats, an anti-immigration party, have gained momentum and are close behind the nation's two other largest parties ahead of the September 9th general election, according to a survey. With 20% in support, according to Ipsos, the party is gaining on the conservative Moderates (22%) and is now only four points behind Prime Minister Stefan Löfven's Social Democrats (24%).

Pictured: Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson.

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