This Sunday, June 9, 2024, millions of French people are taking to the polls to elect their new representatives to the European Parliament. While there is always a high abstention rate during European elections, the first figures of the day show a turnout rate of 45.26% at 5pm. This represents an increase of almost 2 points compared with 2019, according to the Ministry of the Interior.
European elections: what are they for, who can vote? All you need to know
On Sunday June 9, 2024, the French are called upon to elect their Members of the European Parliament. But what exactly is the purpose of this election? We take a look. [Read more]
The final verdict should be in around 8pm, with the first estimates from the polling institutes. However, we'll have to wait a few more hours for more precise figures. According to the latter, the final turnout is estimated at between 52 and 53.1%, a hypothetical good score compared with 2019 and its 50.12%.
In France, 81 MEPs will be elected for a five-year term in a single ballot. For a list to obtain MEPs, it must reach the threshold of 5% of votes cast. In some EU countries, voting is already over, but we'll have to wait until Sunday evening for the precise results!
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European elections: what are they for, who can vote? All you need to know
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