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

This news item shows citizens in Bulgaria voting in the European elections in the "Alexander S. Pushkin" Secondary School No 133 in Sofia on 9 June 2024. In addition, the item includes footage about the historical buildings of the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the National Palace of Culture. Anyone aged 18 or over can cast a vote provided they have resided in Bulgaria or another EU country for at least three months prior to the elections. Voting is compulsory for Bulgarian citizens. Voters will elect 17 Members of the European Parliament from the Republic of Bulgaria in 2024. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. The Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling station located near the National Palace of Culture in Sofia (Bulgaria)

This news item shows people going to a polling station in Munich (Germany). A total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected (96 of them are elected in Germany) during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024. The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The MEPs represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level and together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Munich (Germany)

This footage shows citizens voting in the European elections in Chartres, France, on 9 June 2024. Voters in France will elect 81 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. Provisional results will be published on the evening of 9 June.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Chartres (France)

This news item shows a first-time voter going to a polling station in Vienna, Austria, on 0 June 2024. In addition, the footage illustrates the capital city Vienna. A total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected (20 of them are elected in Austria) in the European Elections. The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The MEPs represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level, and, together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of a first-time-voter and beauty shots in Vienna (Austria)

This news item show an event organised for the European elections at the Democracy Garage facilities in Copenhagen on 9 June 2024. In the European elections, anyone aged 18 or over can vote, if they have residency in Denmark and hold either the Danish citizenship or the citizenship of another EU country. Voters in Denmark will elect 15 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, one more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. The Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of an event for the European Elections (Denmark)

This footage shows citizens voting the European elections in Luxembourg city center on 9 June 2024. Any Luxembourger nationals or EU citizens residing in Luxembourg aged 18 or over can cast a vote. Voters in Luxembourg will elect 6 Members of the European Parliament in 2024. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. The European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Luxembourg city center

This news item shows citizens voting in the European elections in Rosu, Romania, on 9 June 2024. By voting in the European elections, citizens in Romania, and in all other EU Member States, elect their representatives to the European Parliament. In Romania, voters will elect 33 Members of the European Parliament in 2024. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. Provisional results of the elections will be published on the evening of 9 June.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Rosu (Romania)

This footage shows citizens voting in the European elections in Rennes, France, on 9 June 2024. Voters in France will elect 81 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. Provisional results of the elections will be published on the evening of 9 June.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Rennes (France)

This news item shows Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President and Lead candidate for the European People's Party, casting her vote in Lower Saxony region (Germany). A total of 720 MEPs are elected (96 of them are elected in Germany) during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024. Ahead of the elections, the European Parliament confirmed the importance of applying the lead candidate mechanism (the “Spitzenkandidaten” process), in which European political parties designate their respective candidates for the post of EU Commission President. The aim is to allow citizens to influence directly, through their vote in the European elections, the choice of the head of the European executive.

European Elections 2024 - Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President and Lead candidate for the European People's Party voting in Lower Saxony (Germany)

This news item shows the atmosphere with media during the Election day in the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium (09/06/2024). Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European Elections 2024 - Atmosphere shots of the Election day in the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium)

This news item shows excerpts from the city of Paris - the Seine river, boats sailing, people walking at the Seine riverside promenade - and French voters arriving at the Quartier Jeunes polling station, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty near the Louvre Museum in Paris. In France, voting for the European Parliament takes place on 8 June 2024 - in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guyana, the overseas territories of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Saint-Barthélémy, Saint-Martin and French Polynesia, as well as in the polling stations open in the French embassies and consulates on the American continent - and on 9 June 2024 in the rest of France. This election determines who will guide Europe's direction over the next five years, with French citizens electing 81 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations near the Louvre Museum in Paris (France)

This news item shows excerpts from Croatian voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in a wine cellar in Dvorac Pongratz (Croatia). Citizens of Croatia elect their 12 representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections on 9th of June. The newly elected Members, representing all EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling station in a wine cellar in Dvorac Pongratz (Croatia)

European elections - Iratxe Garcia Perez votes in Valladolid.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Spain

European elections 2024  - Ambiance shots of polling stations in France

European elections 2024  - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Austria

European elections - illustration photos of people voting in Berlin

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Germany

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Belgium

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Luxembourg

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This news item shows excerpts from Polish voters casting their ballots and engaging in civic duty at the polling station at the Wedding Palace in Warsaw (Poland). Moreover, this news includes exterior shots of the city of Warsaw. Polish citizens along with other citizens of every EU Member State elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections, in Poland on 9th of June. The newly elected 53 Polish Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling station at the Wedding Palace in Warsaw (Poland)

This news item shows French voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Rennes (France). In addition, it shows exterior shots of the city of Rennes. Voters in France will elect 81 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. Provisional results will be published on the evening of 9 June.

This footage shows Greek voters arriving at polling stations in Athens (Greece) and casting their ballots. It also includes exterior shots of the city of Athens, such as the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Syntagma Square, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The European elections in Greece are held on the 9th of June and the polling stations will be open, from 7.00 to 19.00.Voters will elect 21 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, same number as in 2019. Preference-based voting system is used,which gives voters the opportunity to choose specific candidates. Those who turn 17 during the year of the elections, have the right to vote. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Athens (Greece)

This news item shows excerpts from street views of Vilnius's Financial District and Lithuanian voters arriving at the polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in in the Financial District of Vilnius. In Lithuania, voting for the European Parliament takes place on 9th June 2024. This election determines who will guide Europe's direction over the next five years, with Lithuanian citizens electing 11 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, the same as in the 2019 elections. In Lithuania, you have to be at least 18 to vote in the European elections. On the election day, Lithuanian citizens can also vote in another polling station - usually they are allocated a polling station based on their home address -, provided the polling station is connected to the central database to ensure that the voter only casts one ballot.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in the Financial District of Vilnius (Lithuania)

This news item shows excerpts from Hungarian voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Szentendre (Hungary). Hungarian citizens, and citizens of every EU Member State, elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections, in Hungary on 9th of June. The newly elected 21 Hungarian Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Szentendre (Hungary)

This news item shows excerpts from Madrid city center - Puerta de Alcalá, Fountain of Cybele, Town Hall of Madrid -, and Spanish first voter and his grandparents arriving at the polling station, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Madrid. In Spain, voting for the European Parliament takes place on 9th June 2024. This election determines who will guide Europe's direction over the next five years, with Spanish citizens electing 61 Members of the European Parliament in 2024. This is two more Members of the European Parliament than in 2019. As a Spanish or EU citizen voting in Spain, they can cast their vote by post (upon request), or in person at the polling station that corresponds to you according to the electoral roll, which is based on your place of registration.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of two generations voting in Madrid (Spain)

This news item shows voters arriving at polling stations and engaging in civic duty in polling stations in Nicosia (Cyprus). It also includes exterior shots of the city of Nicosia. The European elections in Cyprus are held on 9 June, 2024. Voters will elect six Members of the European Parliament in 2024, the same number as in the 2019 elections. Cyprus uses preferential voting, which gives the voters the option to indicate their preferences within the coalition of political parties or independents list they choose. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Nicosia (Cyprus)

This news item shows a first-time-voter casting her ballot in a polling station in Bonn (Germany). A total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected (96 of them are elected in Germany) during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024. The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The MEPs represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level and together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of a first-time-voter in a polling station in Bonn (Germany)

This video shows Burgdorf, a medium-sized town with about 30,000 inhabitants in the Lower Saxony region of Hanover (Germany). A total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected (96 of them are elected in Germany) during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024. The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The MEPs represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level and together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Burgdorf (Germany)

This news item shows excerpts from street views of Lisbon's center city and Portuguese voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Lisbon (Portugal). In addition, it shows exterior shots of the city of Lisbon. In Portugal, voting for the European Parliament takes place on 9 June 2024 - voting abroad will be held at diplomatic representations on 8 and 9 June 2024. This election determines who will guide Europe's direction over the next five years, with Portuguese citizens electing 21 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, as in the 2019 elections. For this election, an exceptional regime for mobile voting has been approved.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Lisbon (Portugal)

This news item shows a first-time-voter casting her ballot in a polling station in Berlin (Germany). It also includes exterior shots of the city of Berlin. A total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected (96 of them are elected in Germany) during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024. The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The MEPs represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level and together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of a first-time-voter in a polling station in Berlin (Germany)

This news item shows Valérie HAYER, a Leader of Renew Group and Lead Candidate Renew Europe Now voting in Laval, France. 720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU Member States in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024.

European Elections 2024 - Valérie HAYER, Renew Group Leader and Lead Candidate Renew Europe Now voting in Laval (France)

This news item shows excerpts from Hungarian voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in the Castle district of Budapest (Hungary). Moreover, it includes exterior shots of the peculiar locations of the city of Budapest, such as the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Fisherman's Bastion. Hungarian citizens, and citizens of every EU Member State, elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections on 9th of June. The newly elected 21 Hungarian Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling station in the Castle District of Budapest (Hungary)

This news item shows excerpts from Valladolid city center - the cavalry academy, and street views - and Spanish voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Laguna de Duero (Valladolid). In Spain, voting for the European Parliament takes place on 9th June 2024. This election determines who will guide Europe's direction over the next five years, with Spanish citizens electing 61 Members of the European Parliament in 2024. This is two more Members of the European Parliament than in 2019. As a Spanish or EU citizen voting in Spain, they can cast their vote by post (upon request), or in person at the polling station that corresponds to you according to the electoral roll, which is based on your place of registration.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Valladolid (Spain)

This news item shows Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights and candidate for the European Socialists Party voting in Luxembourg. 720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU Member States in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024. Ahead of the elections, the European Parliament confirmed the importance of applying the lead candidate mechanism (the “Spitzenkandidaten” process), in which European political parties designate their respective candidates for the post of EU Commission President. The aim is to allow citizens to influence directly, through their vote in the European elections, the choice of the head of the European executive. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections 2024 - Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights and candidate for the European Socialists Party voting in Luxembourg

This news item shows Terry REINTKE, (Greens/EFA, NL), Greens/EFA Group Leader and Lead candidate for the European Greens, arriving to the polling station, voting in Duisburg (Germany) and giving a statement on European Elections. Terry REINTKE (09-05-1987, Gelsenkirchen) is a German politician who has been serving as a member of the European Parliament from Germany since the 2014 elections. 720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU Member States in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024. The Members of the European Parliament sit in political groups – they are not organised by nationality, but by political affiliation. To form a political group, 23 Members are needed and at least one-quarter of the Member States must be represented within the group. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections 2024 - Terry REINTKE, Greens/EFA Group Leader and Lead candidate for the European Greens voting in Duisburg (Germany)

This news item shows Sandro GOZI, Lead candidate for Renew Europe Now, arriving to the polling station, voting in Le Mans (France) and giving a statement on European Elections.720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU Member States in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections 2024, Sandro GOZI, Lead candidate for Renew Europe Now, voting in Le Mans (France): arrival, voting moment and statement

This news item shows Martin SCHIRDEWAN, The Left Group Leader, arriving to the polling station, voting in Berlin (Germany) and giving a statement on European Elections. 720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU citizens in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024. Provisional results will be published on Sunday evening. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections 2024 - Martin SCHIRDEWAN, The Left Group Leader voting in Berlin (Germany)

This news item shows excerpts from Italian voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Piacenza (Italy). The European elections take part in Italy on 8-9 June 2024. Anyone aged 18 or over is eligible to vote. Voters will elect 76 Members of the European Parliament as in 2024. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Piacenza (Italy)

This news item shows people going to vote for the first time to a polling station in Vienna (Austria). The European elections take place in Austria on 9 June 2024. To be eligible to vote you must be 16 years or older on election day. It is also possible to vote by mail (also from abroad). Austrian citizens elect 20 Members of the European Parliament, and a total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024. The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The MEPs represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level and together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Vienna (Austria)

The European elections is held in Belgium on 9 June 2024. Voting is compulsory for Belgian citizens aged 16 or over. Voters in Belgium elect 22 Members of the European Parliament in 2024. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term. This news item shows first time voters and citizens vote in polling stations in Brussels (Belgium).

European Elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Anderlecht and Dilbeek (Belgium)

This news item shows voters vote in polling stations in Strasbourg and Huningue (France). The elections take place in France on 9 June 2024. Voters in France will elect 81 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European Elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Strasbourg and Huningue (France)

This footage shows citizens voting in the European elections in Laval, France, on 9 June 2024. Voters in France will elect 81 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. Provisional results will be published on the evening of 9 June.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Laval (France)

This news item shows Manfred WEBER, Group Leader of the European People's Party (EPP), casting his vote in his constituency in Wildenberg (Germany). A total of 720 MEPs will be elected (96 of them are elected in Germany) during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024 The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security.

European Elections 2024 - Manfred WEBER, EPP Group Leader voting in Wildenberg (Germany): arrival, voting moment and statement

This news item shows exterior shots of the city of Copenhagen and Danish citizens voting in the European elections at the Copenhagen City Hall on 9 June 2024. Anyone aged 18 or over can vote, if they have residency in Denmark and hold either the Danish citizenship or the citizenship of another EU country. Voters in Denmark will elect 15 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, one more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. The Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Town Hall in Copenhagen (Denmark)

This news item shows excerpts from Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, S&D group Leader, arriving to the polling station, voting in Laguna de Duero (Valladolid) and giving a statement on European Elections. In Spain, voting for the European Parliament takes place on 9th June 2024. This election determines who will guide Europe's direction over the next five years, with Spanish citizens electing 61 Members of the European Parliament in 2024 - two more Members of the European Parliament than in 2019. The Members of the European Parliament sit in political groups – they are not organised by nationality, but by political affiliation. To form a political group, 23 Members are needed and at least one-quarter of the Member States must be represented within the group. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections 2024 - Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, S&D group Leader voting in Valladolid (Spain): arrival, voting moment and statement

This news item shows excerpts from Polish voters casting their ballots and engaging in civic duty in the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw (Poland). Moreover, it includes exterior shots of the main locations in the city of Warsaw. Polish citizens along with other citizens of every EU Member State elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections, in Poland on 9th of June. The newly elected 53 Polish Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling station at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw (Poland)

This news item shows citizens voting in the European elections at Sava College, an educational institution in Bucharest, Romania, on 9 June 2024. In addition, the news item includes illustrative footage about the city of Bucharest. By voting in the European elections, citizens in Romania, and in all other EU Member States, elect their representatives to the European Parliament. In Romania, voters will elect 33 Members of the European Parliament in 2024. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. Provisional results of the elections will be published on the evening of 9 June.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Sava College in Bucharest (Romania)

This news item shows Croatian voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Zagreb Old Town (Croatia). In addition, this news includes exterior shots of the city of Zagreb (Croatia). Citizens of Croatia elect their 12 representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections on 9th of June. The newly elected Members, representing all EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Zagreb Old Town (Croatia)

This news item shows citizens in Bulgaria voting in the European elections in the French Language School "Alphonse de Lamartine" No 9 in Sofia on 9 June 2024. In addition, the news item includes footage about the flagship monuments in Sofia, namely the National Assembly and the statue of Alexander II. Anyone aged 18 or over can cast a vote provided they have resided in Bulgaria or another EU country for at least three months prior to the elections. Voting is compulsory for Bulgarian citizens. Voters will elect 17 Members of the European Parliament from the Republic of Bulgaria in 2024. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. The Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling station located near the National Assembly in Sofia (Bulgaria)

This news item shows Walter BAIER, Lead Candidate for the European Left, going to vote in Vienna, Austria. BAIER also gives a statement at the polling station. 720 Members of the European Parliament are elected by the EU citizens in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024. Ahead of the elections, the European Parliament confirmed the importance of applying the lead candidate mechanism (the “Spitzenkandidaten” process), in which European political parties designate their respective candidates for the post of EU Commission President. The aim is to allow citizens to influence directly, through their vote in the European elections, the choice of the head of the European executive. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections 2024 - Walter BAIER, Lead Candidate for the European Left voting in Vienna (Austria)

This news item shows Manon AUBRY, The Left Group Leader, voting in Paris, France. 720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU Member States in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024.

European Elections 2024 - Manon AUBRY, The Left Group Leader, voting in Paris (France)

This footage shows citizens voting the European elections in Berdorf, Luxembourg, on 9 June 2024. Any Luxembourgish nationals or EU citizens residing in Luxembourg aged 18 or over can cast a vote. Voters in Luxembourg will elect 6 Members of the European Parliament in 2024. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. The European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Berdorf (Luxembourg)

This footage shows Greek voters arriving at polling stations in Corinth (Greece) and casting their ballots. In addition, it shows exterior shots of the locations of the city of Corinth. The European elections in Greece are held on the 9th of June and the polling stations will be open, from 7.00 to 19.00.Voters will elect 21 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, same number as in 2019. Preference-based voting system is used,which gives voters the opportunity to choose specific candidates. Those who turn 17 during the year of the elections, have the right to vote. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Corinth (Greece)

This news item shows people going to vote to the polling station in Le Mans (France). The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level and Together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union, from supporting the economy and the fight against poverty to climate change and security. A total of 720 MEPs are elected (81 of them are elected in France) during the European Elections which are held on 6-9 of June 2024.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Le Mans (France)

The video shows a polling station in front of the Colosseum, in the historical city center of Rome (Italy). It is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built, construction began in 69 AD, and is still the largest standing amphitheater in the world, despite its age. The Colosseum is a renowned symbol of Imperial Rome and was listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. Hundreds of millions of people across 28 member states vote for the members of Parliament they want to take Europe forward over the next five years, making the European Elections the largest transnational democratic exercise in the world.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling station near the Colosseum in the historical city center of Rome (Italy)

This news item shows exterior shots of the city of Vilnius and excerpts from Lithuanian voters arriving at polling stations, casting their ballots, and engaging in civic duty in Vilnius Old Town. In Lithuania, voting for the European Parliament takes place on 9th June 2024. This election determines who will guide Europe's direction over the next five years, with Lithuanian citizens electing 11 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, the same as in the 2019 elections. In Lithuania, you have to be at least 18 to vote in the European elections. On the election day, Lithuanian citizens can also vote in another polling station - usually they are allocated a polling station based on their home address -, provided the polling station is connected to the central database to ensure that the voter only casts one ballot.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Vilnius Old Town (Lithuania)

This news item shows excerpts from Italian voters arriving at polling stations at the Cattolica University in Milan and casting their ballots. In addition, it includes exterior shots of the city of Milan (Italy), including the Milan Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele ll, and Sforza's Castle. The European elections take part in Italy on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 2024. Anyone aged 18 or over is eligible to vote. Voters will elect 76 Members of the European Parliament as in 2024. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.