Jimmie Åkesson, the leader of the Sweden Democrats, announced the party's new focus on becoming the leading political force in education.

Speaking at Almedalen, Åkesson connected school issues to broader societal concerns like crime and immigration.

He proposed banning mobile phones in schools and pushing students to repeat grades if they fail.

Åkesson also controversially suggested a ban on Islamic veils for teachers.

Despite these efforts, it's unclear how these ideas will translate into policy.