The 2024 European elections are an electoral process in which citizens of the European Union (EU) member states elect their representatives to the European Parliament. This parliament is one of the main institutions of the EU and plays a crucial role in legislating and overseeing European policies.
Citizens from the 27 countries that make up the EU participate in these elections. Each country is allocated a number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) based on its population, and voters elect these representatives through a proportional voting system.
The elections are held in all EU member states, although the exact dates may vary slightly from country to country. Generally, they take place over a few days, with the main dates being from June 6 to 9, 2024.
These elections are important because they determine the composition of the European Parliament, which has the power to approve, amend, or reject legislation proposed by the European Commission, as well as to oversee other EU institutions. Additionally, the elections reflect public opinion on the European project and can influence the future direction of the EU in key areas such as the economy, foreign policy, the environment, and human rights.
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