European Elections

Over the next few months, our partner institutions have planned various events, activities and publications in the lead up to the European elections.

Educate. Empower. Vote.

Taking place from 6-9 June, the European elections are an opportunity for citizens of the European Union to elect their representatives as Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

As a European university alliance, CIVICA is passionate about engaging our students, researchers, staff and civil society on EU matters. Our goal is to enhance active civic engagement and strengthen community identity among CIVICA members, both EU and non-EU nationals.

Check out what is available and get involved!

Voting

Voting rules vary slightly per country. The elections run from 6-9 June 2024, but each EU member state has set it's own specific day to vote within these dates. Some countries require registration to vote, while others don't.

Check out these informative resources on how to vote in your country developed by the European Commission.

What to learn

Podcast | EU integration history

This podcast hosts the episodes created by students of the CIVICA Engage course "History of European Integration" course at Bocconi University.

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Understanding the EU Elections With Sciences Po

Sciences Po has taken on the responsibility of helping citizens to understand the issues at stake in the European elections by providing analysis, conferences, debates, and meetings with the various French candidates.

EU & I: Voting Advice Application

The multilingual Voting Advice Application, developed by EUI, was built by academics to help citizens make an informed choice in the 2024 European Parliament elections. Your vision, our science.

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Poland in the EU. 20 Years of Membership: Experiences and Forecasts.

This is the fifth annual report of the Department on the evolution of relations between Poland and other EU Member States. This report explores the issues that are most relevant to Poland’s integration within the European Union.

EU Elections explainer: What are they and why do they matter?

The EU elections are one of the world’s largest democratic events, but many of those eligible to vote struggle to understand the specific issues and positions at stake. IE University takes a look at what the European Parliament actually is, how it is elected, and why it matters.

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What to Expect from the 2024 European Parliament Elections

According to recent projections, the EU will go through a transition that we have witnessed in many Member States over the past decade: the shrinking of the political center and the rise of the political extremes says Catherine de Vries from Bocconi University.

Lobbying the EU: How Corporations Shape EU Policies in an Electoral Year

Do firms gain from lobbying at the European level? And, if they gain something, what do they exactly get? Which role do European companies and their lobbyists play in European elections?

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