This year, between June 6 and 9, over 360 million European citizens will elect the 720 members of the European Parliament. As the only multinational parliamentary assembly in the world elected by direct suffrage, the European Parliament plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the EU. The elections, held every five years since 1979, come at a critical time as the EU faces both internal and external challenges.
To encourage high voter turnout, the EU has been making efforts to engage citizens in the electoral process. Different countries have varying election dates with some voting on different days. The role of the European Parliament includes approving the EU budget, monitoring spending, and ratifying key appointments.
As the elections approach, the focus is on maintaining or exceeding the 50.6% voter turnout rate recorded in 2019. The results of the elections are expected to shape the future direction of the EU, with various political parties vying for seats in the Parliament. Stay tuned for the results on June 9 to see the outcome of this important democratic process.