In a bold move that has already stirred controversy, Jan Emanuel has left the Social Democratic Party to spearhead the newly formed Folklistan for the upcoming EU elections, alongside former Christian Democrat Sara Skyttedal.

Their political project aims to challenge the conventional approach to EU politics, uniting candidates under a common cause of dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in Brussels.

While the endeavor seeks to inject excitement into what is often perceived as a dull political landscape, critics argue that Folklistan's foundation is shaky, drawing too closely from the playbook of the Sweden Democrats.

With their stance against the EU's direction and a promise of a more beneficial membership for Sweden, the duo's attempt to enter the European Parliament faces skepticism due to the high threshold of votes needed and the challenge of sustaining momentum without a clear, unique political issue at its core.