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Sweden's far-right leader Akesson brought fringe party to brink of power

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Swedish far-right leader Jimmie Akesson was greeted by enthusiastic supporters chanting his name and wearing his face on T-shirts, a scene likened to a rock concert. The article notes that Akesson has brought his fringe party to the brink of power in Sweden.

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Far-right leader Jimmie Akesson leads a party from fringe to brink of power.

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Some supporters wore T-shirts with Akesson's face on them.

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The scene resembled a rock concert.

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  • Far-right leader Jimmie Akesson leads a party from fringe to brink of power.
  • His stage entrance is compared to a rock concert with chanting supporters.

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<p>STOCKHOLM, July 23 - 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.</p>

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The scene resembled a rock concert.

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Some supporters wore T-shirts with Akesson's face on them.

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