The European Parliament elections are over
Millions of people across Europe voted on the last day of the European Parliament elections
10/Jun/24
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The European Parliament elections are over
Millions of people across Europe voted on the last day of the European Parliament elections. Among the 21 countries voting today were three of the EU's largest economies: Spain, Germany, and France.
The elections for the European Parliament were held from June 6-9.
Up to 450 million citizens across the EU were called to vote in these elections - in some countries, this number includes young people aged 16.
The first estimate for the entire parliament, based on the calculations of 11 member states, has been published.
Centre-right European People's Party (EPP): 181
Socialists and Democrats: 135
Renew: 82
European Conservatives and Reformists: 71
Far-right Identity and Democracy: 62
Greens: 53
Left: 34
In an environment where political forces in Europe are attacking the rights of LGBTQI+s, ILGA-Europe called on candidates in these European elections to pledge to protect and promote the human rights of the LGBTQI+ community. 1110 candidates signed ILGA-Europe's "Come Out 4 EU" pledge.
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