National Democrats (Nationaldemokraterna) is a minor Swedishpolitical party. The nationalist party was formed as a branch out from Sverigedemokraterna in October 2001 and is frequently labelled as racist. It is supported by some 0.1% of the electorate but has managed to gain representation in two municipalities south of Stockholm in 2002. Anders Steen served as their nominal leader on their inception but real power has tended to rest with Tor Paulsson. As of 2004 the party chairman was Tomas Johansson, and Paulsson had left the party after being convicted for spousal abuse.
Campaigning before the election to the European parliament 2004 Nick Griffin of the British National Party visited Sweden and the National Democrats to give that party his endorsement.