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The report notes a voter turnout of 50.74%, showing the continued vibrancy of our EU democracy. It outlines targeted measures taken by Member States and EU institutions to engage young people, boost women's participation, facilitate access for persons with disabilities, and support mobile EU citizens (EU citizens who have moved to another Member State to work, live or study).The report also highlights measures taken by each EU institution and the Member States, as well as the unprecedented cooperation between them to counter threats to the electoral process, such as foreign interference, disinformation, cybersecurity and other issues affecting the integrity of elections, both prior and during the elections. All this helped to ensure that the elections ran smoothly and without any major incident or disruption.
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy said:
“The European Parliament elections are a cornerstone of democracy. We have made crucial strides to ensure these electoral processes are resilient and fair. The 2024 elections showcased an exceptional level of EU cooperation, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding democratic integrity.”
Read the full press release.