In Spain, the European elections will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
You might not be entirely clear on what and why people are voting in Sunday's European Parliament elections. Here are some important facts you should know.
In the European elections, citizens of the countries of the European Union elect their representatives as members of the European Parliament.
The European Parliament is the world's only multinational parliamentary assembly elected by direct suffrage. Members of the European Parliament represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level.
Members of the European Parliament, together with representatives of EU member states' governments, shape and decide on new laws that affect all aspects of life in the European Union, from supporting the economy and fighting poverty to addressing climate change and security.
Members of the European Parliament address important political, economic and social issues, as well as defend the values of the European Union: respect for human rights, freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law.
Furthermore, Parliament approves the EU budget and oversees how the money is spent. It also elects the President of the European Commission, appoints its commissioners (as the College), and holds them accountable.
- In Spain, the European elections will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
- In Spain, 61 MEPs will be elected in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections.
- Spain uses a closed-list system, so voters cannot change the order of preference of the candidates on the list.
- European elections are held every 5 years.
Which parties can you vote for?
The Official State Gazette (BOE) published a few weeks ago the resolution of the Central Electoral Board (JEC) containing the final list of the 33 approved candidacies for the European elections to be held this Sunday, June 9.
What is the electoral threshold for political parties to have representation?
There is no minimum electoral threshold for European elections in Spain.
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