Centre Democrats (Sweden)
The Centre Democrats (Swedish: Centrumdemokraterna) is a minor political party in Sweden, founded in 1974. While the party has described itself as a "centre alternative," it has been described externally as a right-wing populist party. It agitated against immigration from the 1980s, but toned down the issue in the 2000s, focusing more on local, social and economic issues. The party had some local representation from the 1970s, until 2006, when it lost its final local seat.
Read more about Centre Democrats (Sweden): History, Party Chairmen
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