So it's time for the EC election, a lot of people care enough to vote, few know what they actually vote for. When a newspaper asked random people in Stockholm if they knew which representant stood for which party, not many recognized the faces, except for one representant, Lars Adaktusson, Christ democrats. That is however understandable as he was a news anchor for many years and nowadays writes columns in one of Swedens largest newspapers with a picture of him always being next to his text. Personally I recognized him and one more who I'd seen on advertisement. Two out of eight, not very good but equal to most people. Some representants were only recognized by 14% of those asked. It is funny really, as the representants don't necessarily stand for exactly what the party stands for, you could get something you absolutely don't agree with without knowing. I wasn't any better, I voted in advance a week ago, the first time voting ever.
I figured that you people might benefit from knowing it so here is a list of the politicians you can vote for with some info about them, in Swedish sadly.
Gunnar Hökmark, M
Kent Johansson, C
Marit Paulsen, FP
Lars Adaktusson, KD, I can't find a page about him but here is an interview.
Marita Ulvskog, S
Malin Björk, V
Isabella Lövin, MP
Christian Engström, PP
Kristina Winberg, SD, I can't find a page about her but here is an interview.
Soraya Post, FI, no page here either.
Jörgen Appelgren, JL, same as above.
Here is a list of interviews with them all.
Enjoy and make sure to think about your decision before voting.