In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

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Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Radio spot - Swedish (Finland)

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From the second we come into this world, we’re in it together. Each of us can leave a mark, but together we can make a real difference. Choose your future. European elections 23-26 May.

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In the European elections, people in the European Union vote for Members to represent them in the European Parliament. In 2024, 720 MEPs will be elected. Elections take place every five years. The next are held in the EU Member States from 6 to 9 June 2024. EU elections take place today in Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Finland, Sweden

Election Night- 9/6/2024

In the European elections, people in the European Union vote for Members to represent them in the European Parliament. In 2024, 720 MEPs will be elected. Elections take place every five years. The elections are held in the EU Member States from 6 to 9 June 2024. 

EU elections take place today in Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Finland and in Sweden

Election Days- 9/6/2024

EP President Metsola meets the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future.

Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed).

Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates.

Plenary Debate - This is Europe debate with the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo

EP President Metsola meets the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho, the leaders of parliamentary group,  the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo and they speak to the press. She also meets Finnish Members of the European Parliament and participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people.

Official visit of of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Finland

Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Opening of the sitting

Welcome

Need to address the urgent concerns surrounding Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia (debate)

Creation of a European initiative for an annual designation of European capitals for children (debate)

Resumption of the sitting

This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo (debate)

Voting time

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

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Guidelines for the 2025 Budget - Section III (debate)

Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (debate)

Financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (recast) (debate)

Cohesion policy 2014-2020 – implementation and outcomes in the Member States (debate)

The immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries

The repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women

The case of Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa, among other political prisoners in Venezuela

Rising anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence: recent attacks in Thessaloniki (debate)

The time the European Commission takes to deal with requests for public access to documents (debate)

Explanations of vote

Agenda of the next sitting

Approval of the minutes of the sitting

Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

Official visit to Helsinki (Finland) - Joint Press statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Sustainable use of plant protection products (debate)

Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate)

Address by William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya

Composition of Parliament

EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (debate)

Packaging and packaging waste (debate)

Amendment of the agenda

Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)

Composition of committees and delegations

2024 budgetary procedure: Joint text (debate)

Question Time (Commission) - The state of implementation of the EU’s commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024

Continuing threat to the rule of law, the independence of justice and the non-fulfilment of conditionality for EU funding in Hungary (debate)

Strategic Compass and EU space-based defence capabilities (debate)

Recent developments at the EU’s external border between Finland and Russia and the need to uphold EU law (debate)

Innovative humanitarian aid strategy: spotlight on current and forgotten crises (short presentation)

Job creation  –  the just transition and impact investments (short presentation)

Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions (short presentation)

Establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's semiconductor ecosystem (Chips Act)

IMCO Mission to Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia, 20 - 22 February 2023

Working group on the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA)* Reporting back to committee by Christel Schaldemose (S&D), Chair of the Working group

Safety of users on big platforms* Exchange of views

Right to repair: presentation by the Commission of the legislative proposal* Exchange of views with Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice

Structured dialogue with Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age

Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection

IMCO

Corrigendum (Rule 241)

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (debate)

This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin

Resumption of the sitting


This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin (debate)

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union (debate)

Renewable Energy Directive (debate)

Question Time (VPC/HR) The state of play of the war in Ukraine

The situation in the Strait of Taiwan (debate)

EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (debate)

Corrigendum (Rule 241)(action taken)

Presentation by the Council of its position on the draft general budget - 2023 financial year (debate)

Renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood – a new agenda for the Mediterranean (debate)

The urgent need for action at EU level to ensure humane treatment of migrants in Europe, including at the borders (debate)

The new European Bauhaus (debate)

Joint Press Point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President with Matti VANHANEN, Speaker of the Eduskunta of Finland on official visit in Finland

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Sauli NIINISTÖ, President of the Republic of Finland on official visit in Finland

Presentation of final proposals followed by the expression of positions taken by the European Parliament, Council, Commission and National Parliaments components

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary

EU in the world

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary - EU in the World

Climate change and the environment

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary - Climate change and the environment

Stronger economy, social justice and jobs

Digital transformation

Closing of the Conference Plenary meeting

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary  (with Metadata)

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary - Stronger economy, social justice and jobs

Migration

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary - Migration

Opening by the Co-Chairs and agenda as proposed by the Executive Board

Health

European democracy

Values and rights, rule of law and security

Youth, Education and Sport

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary (with Metadata)

Presentation of National Events

Intervention by invited Stakeholders

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary I : Opening, Agenda, Interactive presentations of National Events and stakeholders interventions

Digital transformation - Presentation of the Recommendations by European Citizens’ Panel 1 and related National Panels

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary 4: Digital transformation

Opening and agenda as proposed by the Executive Board

Health – Presentation of the recommendations by the European and national citizens’ panels

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary 4: Health - Presentation of the recommendations by the European and National Citizens' Panels followed by a debate

European democracy – Presentation of the recommendations by the European and national citizens’ panels

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary 2: European Democracy - Presentation of the recommendations by the European and National Citizens' Panels followed by a debate

European and Finnish flags at half-mast as a sign of European solidarity and mourning after the tragic shooting at a school in Vantaa, Finland

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland - Press Point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Town Hall Discussion with Young People

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Meeting with Alexander STUBB, President of the Republic of Finland

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Meeting with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Meeting with Jussi HALLA-AHO, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Anders ALDERCREUTZ, Minister for European Affairs of Finland

EP Plenary session - Recent developments at the EU’s external border between Finland and Russia and the need to uphold EU law - Council and Commission statements

The European and the Finnish flags at half-mast as a tribute to Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland

Henna VIRKKUNEN official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Opening speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the Summit of Barents Euro-Arctic Indigenous Sámi People

REGI Committee report of Finland's mission

Updated projection for the composition of the new Parliament is based on final and provisional results in 26 countries and pre-electoral data for one (as of 11.45). Final results from nine EU member states: Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia; provisional results from 17 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden; and pre-electoral data for Ireland. Preliminary figures suggest an estimated turnout across the EU of 50,8%. The projections of Parliament’s composition are based on the structure of the outgoing Parliament and its political groups, without prejudice to the composition of the next Parliament at its constitutive session.

Euroepan Elections 2024 - Updated projections of hemicycle and updated national results

This footage shows Finnish citizens voting in the European elections at Central Library Oodi in Helsinki, Finland, on June 4, 2024. The European elections take place in Finland on June 9, 2024, but the advance voting period enables citizens to cast their ballots before election day. During this advance voting period, eligible voters may vote at any of the general advance polling stations in Finland or abroad. In total, Finnish citizens elect 15 Members of the European Parliament. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. The voting place shown in the video, Central Library Oodi in Helsinki, is known for its award-winning architecture. Apart from the top floor, Oodi’s facade is made entirely from wood. The wood used for the exterior wall is spruce. The library has ample space for both silent and noisier activities, ranging from reading and working to film screenings and cooking classes.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of advance voting at Central Library Oodi in Helsinki (Finland)

This footage shows Finnish citizens voting in the European elections on a ferry in the archipelago of Kemiönsaari in Finland on June 4, 2024. The ferry m/s Stella, which acts as the voting place, sails from Kasnäs to Taalintehdas (Dalsbruk). The ferry stops in multiple islands whose inhabitants may vote on the ferry. The European elections take place in Finland on June 9, 2024, but the advance voting period enables citizens to cast their ballots before election day. During the advance voting period, eligible voters may vote at any of the general advance polling stations in Finland or abroad. To make voting accessible, polling stations are also set up in busses and ferries in sparsely populated areas. In total, Finnish citizens elect 15 Members of the European Parliament. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of advance voting on a ferry in Kemiönsaari (Finland)

In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 3 Dubbed 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 4 Dubbed 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 OV 9:16 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 OV 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 Dubbed 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 OV 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Documentary Dubbed 1:1 (Swedish (Finland))

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 OV 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 6 OV 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 OV 9:16 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 Dubbed 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 6 OV 9:16 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 6 OV 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 OV 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

"In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

© ANDCO A/S, 2024. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Parliament under conditions. Use or reproduction is prohibited without prior explicit permission from the respective right holders."

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 Dubbed 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

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Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland