In the next European elections, citizens of the European Union will be voting to elect Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). 🤝
But how knowledgeable are you on how to vote? 🤔
Read through our post to find out more on how to vote and shape the future of Europe! Tag a friend to remind them to vote! 🇪🇺🗳️
- First things that you should know:
✅ Check Your Eligibility
Are you a citizen of an EU member state? Are you 18 or older? Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria to vote in your country. Check the official guidelines on your national election website.
🗳️ Voter registration
Ensure you are registered to vote. Some countries automatically register their citizens, while others require you to register.
🌎 EU Citizens Living Abroad
If you are an EU citizen living in another EU country, you can choose to vote either in your home country or in your country of residence.
- What are the voting methods?
▪️ In-Person Voting: On election day, you go to a designated polling station. Polling stations are usually open for a set period, typically from early morning until evening.
▪️ Postal Voting: In some countries, you can apply to vote by mail. You will receive a ballot paper and instructions by post.
▪️ Online Voting: A few countries offer online voting. You will need to log in to a secure voting portal using secure login methods.
▪️ Proxy Voting: In some countries, you can appoint someone to vote on your behalf if you cannot vote in person.
- Frequently Asked Questions:
▪️ How many MEPs are elected?
A total of 720 MEPs will be elected in June 2024, 15 more compared to the previous elections.
▪️ Do we vote for national parties or European parties?
Elections are run by national political parties but once MEPs are elected, they usually join transnational political groups. Most national parties are affiliated to a European-wide political party.
▪️ What are the political groups in the European Parliament?
MEPs sit in political groups based on shared ideals. Each group has a minimum of 23 MEPs from at least a quarter of EU countries.
Let's make a difference together on June 6th-9th! 💪💙
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