The National Democrats (Nationaldemokraterna, ND) were a political party in Sweden, formed by a radical faction of national board of the Sweden Democrats (SD) in October 2001 after they were expelled from the SD. The party described itself as a democratic nationalist and ethnopluralist party.[5] The party disbanded on 23 April 2014.[6]
National Democrats Nationaldemokraterna | |
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| Abbreviation | ND |
| Leader | Marc Abramsson |
| Founded | 12 August 2001 |
| Dissolved | 23 April 2014 |
| Split from | Sweden Democrats |
| Headquarters | Stockholm |
| Newspaper | Nationell Idag |
| Youth wing | National Democratic Youth |
| Ideology | Ultranationalism Right-wing populism Ethnopluralism Third Position[1] Anti-communism[1] Anti-capitalism[1] |
| Political position | Far-right[2][3][4] |
| European affiliation | Euronat Alliance of European National Movements |
| Colours | Orange |
| Party flag | |
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In the 2002 general election the party received 9,248 votes,[7] far below the 4% threshold necessary for parliamentary representation. In the 2006 general election, the party received 3,064 votes (0.06%); however, they had representation in two municipalities south of Stockholm.[8][9] In the 2010 general election, the party received 1,141 votes (0.02%).[10] The chairman of the party was Marc Abramsson.
On 2 February 2008, the old party logo consisting of a blue and yellow sail was replaced with an orange cloudberry flower.[11]
Ideology
editND's ideology was described as xenophobic and/or racist by the newspaper expressen.[12] The party rejected these descriptions.[13][14]
The party was critical of United States foreign policy and of NATO.[15][16] The party also opposed what it called the "imperialist occupations of Serbia, Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan."[16]
Electoral results
editParliament (Riksdag)
edit| Election year | # of overall votes | % of overall vote | # of overall seats won | +/- | Notes |
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| 2002 | 9,248 | 0.17 | 0 / 349
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New | Extra-parliamentary |
| 2006 | 3,064 | 0.11 | 0 / 349
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Extra-parliamentary |
| 2010 | 1,141 | 0.02 | 0 / 349
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Extra-parliamentary |
Leadership
editParty leader
edit- Anders Steen (2001–2004)
- Tomas Johansson (2004–2005)
- Nils-Eric Hennix (2005–2006)
- Marc Abramsson (2006–2014)
See also
edit- Conservative Party (1995–1999)
- Alternative for Sweden
- Party of the Swedes (2008–2015)
References
edit- ^ a b c "Nationaldemokraterna". Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
- ^ Aftonbladet: Planen: ta över Sverige. Aftonbladet.se (5 August 2006). Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ SR: Högerextremister hyrde kursgård som ägs av staten. Sr.se (25 November 2004). Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ Expo: Partierna som odlar böghatet Archived 7 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Expo.se (2 August 2003). Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ Nationaldemokraterna. Nd.se. Retrieved on 13 January 2012. Archived 30 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Nationaldemokraterna läggs ned". Dagens Nyheter. 23 April 2014.
- ^ Val till riksdagen övriga partier 2002. (PDF). Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ Val till kommunfullmäktige i Södertälje. Val.se. Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ Val till kommunfullmäktige i Nykvarn. Val.se. Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ Val till riksdagen 2010. Val.se (23 September 2010). Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ nationaldemokraterna.se. "ND offentliggör ny partifärg – Nationaldemokraterna". Nd.se. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
- ^ "En mörk dag för Sveriges brevbärare" – Nyheter – Expressen.se – Sveriges bästa nyhetssajt!. Expressen.se (24 March 2006). Retrieved on 13 January 2012.
- ^ Nationaldemokraterna. Nd.se. Retrieved on 13 January 2012. Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Nationaldemokraterna. Nd.se. Retrieved on 13 January 2012. Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Nationaldemokraterna. Nd.se. Retrieved on 13 January 2012. Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Nationaldemokraterna Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine