EU citizens will cast their vote in the 2024 European Elections on 6 – 9 June. This moment is an opportunity for every citizen to shape the future of Europe, while also helping uphold democracy - because the more people vote the stronger democracy becomes.
Democracy is a collective achievement - and it is a collective responsibility in which we all have a role, it is up to each and every one of us to defend it by taking part, the secretariat of the European Parliament writes ahead of the elections. The visitors team of the Parliament offers a wide array of activities - online and offline - to help citizens to cast an informed vote.
Find the nearest visiting opportunity, either through the Europa Experience closest to you, or at the heart of the European Union in Brussels or Strasbourg through the Parliament’s visiting website.
Seeking a national perspective? Look no further than the European Parliament Liaison Office in your member state. Discover your nearest office and what they can offer here.
Citizens can also explore the European Parliament and its work from the comfort of their own home through the online offer. In particular the Digital Journey lets visitors delve deeper into the work and history of the European Parliament. They can even follow in the footsteps of a member of the European Parliament and experience the Parliament on a virtual tour.
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Why vote? The Parliament offers a taste of real-life history and interviews senior Europeans who have witnessed first-hand the power of democracy in their lives. Together, their testimonies paint a story of how voting is not something we should take for granted in Europe. If you want to be reminded to vote, click here.
Low voter turnout has been a problem in the elections to the European Parliament, especially among EU citizens living and working in a member state outside of their home country. A recent initiative aims at increasing the turnout among expats and show the resilience of European democracy despite the erosion of democratic norms and the rule of law in some EU member states.
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