5 MIN · Module

Voting in European Parliament elections

How and why to vote in the only EU-wide elections.

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Active European Citizen· 8 credits to certificate European Citizenship Foundations· 6 credits to certificate

Every 5 years

European Parliament elections happen every five years (next: 2029). 720 MEPs are elected, allocated by country roughly in proportion to population. The Parliament has co-decision power on most EU laws and approves the Commission President. Turnout in 2024 was 51%, the highest in 30 years, but still lower than national elections. Your vote is direct: you choose individuals or party…

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