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Jessica Margareta Stegrud (born 27 September 1970) is a Swedish politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2019 to 2022.[1] She is a member of the Sweden Democrats and was part of European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament.

Key Information

During the 2022 Swedish general election, she was elected to the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) and resigned her seat in the European Parliament. She was replaced by Johan Nissinen.

Career

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Stegrud studied economics at the Karlstad University from 1989 to 1991 and at the Gävle University College from 1991 to 1993. In 1994, she completed a course in the French language at the Université d'Angers. She was employed as a management consultant at Sydkraft and then EON Sverige AB from 2001 until her election to the European Parliament in 2019.[2] She had not been a member of the Sweden Democrats before her candidacy in the 2019 European Parliament election in Sweden.

In the European Parliament, Stegrud sat with the European Conservatives and Reformists group. She was a member of the energy committee, the committee for gender equality and delegations for relationships with China.[3]

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Jessica Margareta Stegrud (born 27 September 1970 in , ) is a Swedish politician affiliated with the party. She served as a Member of the representing Sweden from 2019 to 2022, and has been a Member of the for Skåne County South since 2022. Stegrud is also a substitute member of the Swedish delegation to the ().

Background

Early life

Jessica Stegrud was born on 27 September 1970 in , . As a native Swede, her early years were spent in the country, though specific details about her upbringing remain limited in public records.

Professional background

Jessica Stegrud has studied economics and law at Högskolan i Gävle. She worked in business and production controlling at the energy company prior to her political involvement. Stegrud transitioned from her economics profession to politics in the late 2010s.

Political career

Affiliation with Sweden Democrats

Jessica Stegrud joined the shortly before the , stating in a February 2019 interview that her membership dated back only days at that point. Despite lacking prior internal party roles or assignments, she was rapidly elevated to the second position on the party's candidate list for the . This selection aligned with her adoption of the party's emphasis on and skepticism toward , informed by her background as an economist in the energy sector.

European Parliament service

Jessica Stegrud was elected to the in the as a representative of the , taking office on 2 July 2019. She served until 25 September 2022, when her mandate ended following her election to the , leaving the seat vacant. Throughout her term, Stegrud was assigned to the and the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, while serving as a substitute member of the . She also held positions in parliamentary delegations, including as a full member of the EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee and as a substitute for relations with the People's Republic of China. As a shadow rapporteur, she contributed to legislative work on issues such as the implementation of the EU directive preventing and combating human trafficking and opinions related to the and Digital Services Act. Stegrud participated in plenary debates on the Digital Services Act and , and she tabled motions for resolutions addressing trans-European energy infrastructure revisions, strategies against female genital mutilation, and campaigns to deter .

Riksdag membership

Jessica Stegrud was elected to the in the , representing Skåne County South as seat 297, with her term commencing on 26 September 2022 and set to conclude on 28 September 2026. Following her prior service as a , she transitioned to this domestic parliamentary role. In the Riksdag, Stegrud serves as an ordinary member of the Committee on Health and Welfare, contributing to deliberations on social policy matters. She also participates in the Swedish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, a position she assumed on 13 September 2024. Additionally, she engages in speaking roles through interpellations and written questions, such as inquiries on gender differences in occupational choices addressed to government ministers in early 2025. Stegrud has sponsored several motions in the post-2022, focusing on policy reforms including proposals for VAT reductions in the transport sector, expanded tax exemptions for residential rentals, and strengthened protections for . Other initiatives address and enhancements to healthcare preparedness.

Public positions and controversies

Policy stances

Stegrud has advocated for stricter controls on immigration, co-signing a question accusing certain charities of colluding with to facilitate illegal migrant entries into the EU, emphasizing the need to address such activities to protect ' borders. Regarding EU relations, she opposes expansive , arguing that initiatives like the minimum corporate tax should originate from rather than EU imposition to preserve in fiscal matters. She has also criticized the as an unrealistic framework that overlooks national differences and economic realities. On and , Stegrud has questioned the appropriateness of non-ethnic Swedes leading discussions on Sweden's cultural canon, reflecting a stance prioritizing native perspectives in defining and preserving .

Notable incidents

In September 2025, Stegrud faced criticism for an post commenting on a television debate about , where she noted it was "telling" that participants included "a Swedish-born and a ," referring to Parisa Liljestrand and another debater. The post drew accusations of from critics, including Liljestrand, who described it as unnecessary given the ' history. Stegrud later responded that the tweet was "poorly worded" but maintained her intent was to highlight the debate's framing rather than the individuals' origins. In late September 2025, reported that Stegrud had filmed a confrontation at on July 28, 2025, alongside far-right activist Nick Alinia, who aggressively questioned two 19-year-old men suspected of anti- vandalism. Stegrud participated by recording the encounter, which involved demands for apologies and threats of police involvement, prompting backlash for associating with Alinia, known for right-wing extremist circles. condemned the actions as inconsistent with Swedish values, while Stegrud defended her involvement as documenting potential hate crimes against her party.
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