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REPORT (2025/2012(INI))

On the stocktaking of the European elections 2024

A-10-2025-0156

Committee on Constitutional Affairs · Rapporteur: Ľubica Karvašová

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This resolution takes stock of the 2024 European elections, noting the turnout of 50.74% and calling for reforms to make EU elections more democratic, inclusive, and resilient. It calls for a revised EU electoral framework, including a common voting day, uniform minimum voting age, and measures to boost participation of under-represented groups. It condemns disinformation and foreign interference, urges enforcement of existing laws, and supports the lead candidate process and Treaty changes to strengthen democratic legitimacy.

Committee position. The Committee on Constitutional Affairs proposes a resolution that takes stock of the 2024 European elections, calls for electoral reforms, and urges action against disinformation and for democratic resilience.

Key points

  1. Welcomes the 50.74% turnout in the 2024 European elections, the highest in 25 years, but notes wide variation among member states.
  2. Calls for increased participation of young people, under-represented groups, and minorities, including through information campaigns and alternative voting methods.
  3. Expresses concern about the fairness of elections in Hungary, citing the OSCE ODIHR report and the Hungarian government's responsibility.
  4. Calls for revision of the EU electoral framework, including a single common voting day and uniform minimum voting age, and urges the Council to approve pending proposals.
  5. Regrets that rules for mobile citizens' voting rights were not adopted in time for 2024 elections and calls for removal of barriers.
  6. Supports the lead candidate process and calls for Treaty changes to give Parliament legislative initiative and reverse roles in Commission President nomination.
  7. Calls for a ban on foreign donations to political parties and candidates, with reporting obligations.
  8. Condemns foreign interference and disinformation, including by Russian actors, and calls for stronger enforcement of existing laws.
  9. Condemns political violence and the rise of anti-EU parties, urging constructive dialogue and protection of journalists.
  10. Highlights the importance of cybersecurity and warns against AI-enabled influence operations.

Who is affected

  • EU citizens, especially young people, mobile citizens, persons with disabilities, and minorities, who face barriers to voting and candidacy.
  • National political parties and candidates, who are called on to inform citizens about EU governance and adopt measures for inclusion.
  • Online platforms and social media companies, which are urged to comply with EU regulations on disinformation and political advertising.
  • The Council and European Council, which are called on to approve electoral reforms and Treaty changes.

Figures and deadlines

  • 50.74% turnout in 2024 European elections, up from 50.66% in 2019.
  • Turnout ranged from 89.01% to 21.35% among member states.
  • Two million additional eligible voters under 18 due to lowered voting age in some member states.
  • Up to 25 million young people voted for the first time.
  • Young people's turnout fell from 42% in 2019 to 36% in 2024.
  • Around 18,400 candidates and 490 candidate lists stood in the elections.
  • Women hold approximately 38.6% of seats, down from 40% in 2019.

Legal basis: Articles 10, 14 and 17(7) TEU; Articles 20 and 22 TFEU; Articles 21, 39 and 52(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights