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The elections for the European Parliament are held today in 27 EU countries

2024-06-06 07:59:26Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The elections for the European Parliament are held today in 27 EU countries

About 373 million citizens of the 27 member countries of the European Union will be able to vote today in the elections for the European Parliament, which will be held until June 9. The European Parliament is the only body of the European Union that represents the citizens of the member countries.

Its primary function involves negotiating EU laws with member governments, which are represented by the European Council.

The European Parliament also approves the EU budget and votes on international agreements, as well as on the expansion of the European bloc. This institution has supervisory responsibilities, including the power to approve or reject the appointment of the president of the European Commission – currently held by Germany's Ursula von der Leyen – and of the commissioners. Unlike national parliaments, the European Parliament does not have the right to propose laws, but it can negotiate laws proposed by the European Commission.

The European Parliament consists of 720 members and elections are held every five years. The deputies of this institution then elect the president for a term of two and a half years. The current outgoing president is Roberta Metsola of Italy.

Who can vote?
Citizens over the age of 18 can vote in 21 member states. In Belgium, Germany, Austria and Malta, the minimum age is 16. Citizens of Greece who turn 17 in the election year will also be able to vote, while in Hungary, married individuals can vote regardless of age. EU citizens can vote in their country of origin, or even from abroad.

Abroad voting is allowed in all member states except the Czech Republic, Ireland, Malta and Slovakia. In Bulgaria and Italy, this right belongs only to those who live within the European bloc.

Citizens living in another EU country can choose to vote from the country of origin, or for the candidates of the country where they live. Voters can choose which candidate to vote for in which country, but they are not allowed to vote in two states at the same time.

Who can run as a candidate?
Voters can choose individual candidates or political party delegates, depending on the state. Once elected, politicians from each country gather in European groups, depending on political orientations, to form the Parliament. Some member states, including Germany, determine that only members of political parties or figures associated with politics can be nominated for the European Parliament elections. Elected individuals cannot hold positions in national governments or other political bodies, such as the European Commission, the Court of Justice or the Court of Auditors. Above all, all candidates must be EU citizens.


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