The European Parliament is the only EU institution that is elected directly by citizens. On 6-9 June 2024, EU citizens have the chance to choose the 720 members that will represent them for the next five years.
How are the European elections organised?
The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. There are some common rules that apply in all EU countries but many details vary by country.
Election days range from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June and it is up to each country to decide when and how they organise the vote.
The number of MEPs elected varies between countries: bigger countries get more seats than smaller ones. Due to changes in the size of the population, some EU countries will get extra seats in the upcoming elections compared to the outgoing Parliament. In total 15 seats will be added.
There are also differences in other aspects of voting, for example regarding the minimum voting age or the rules about voting from abroad. See more in our infographic below.