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Find here information on electoral rules, poll opening and closing times and candidates for the 2024 European election in EU member states, as well as useful figures.

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31 May 2024

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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Oleksandra Matviichuk and Lorent Saleh are among the Sakharov laureates calling on citizens to vote in the European elections.

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Parliament is supporting media across Europe on their coverage in the run-up to the elections on 6-9 June, when it will also host journalists reporting from Brussels.

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24 May 2024

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On Thursday afternoon, the Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission took place in the European Parliament.

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The short documentary, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy, has been viewed more than 190 million times since its release on 29 April.

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The Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency will take place on Thursday 23 May from 15.00-16.45 in Parliament’s plenary chamber in Brussels.

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Monuments in over 60 cities across Europe displayed messages calling on citizens to vote, one month ahead of the 6-9 June EU elections.

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President Metsola’s visit in Kyiv on Europe Day demonstrated the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path.

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Lithuanian campaign to fight violence against women, French platform to empower young people, and German visual journalism on Europe are winners of the 2024 prize.

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sign a Letter of Intent, in Valletta.

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On 3 May, the World Press Freedom Day, the European Parliament officially launched the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

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A month ahead of the European elections, EU institutions celebrate 74 years of European democracy with their citizens.

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The European Parliament launches the second phase of its communication campaign, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy.

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On 29 April, Parliament’s Press Service will outline all practical details for covering the lead candidates’ debate and election night as well as the EP communication campaign.

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, the European Parliament approved the creation of a new EU body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament approved the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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