The European Parliament released in October 2024 the “EU Post-Electoral Survey 2024” looking at voting behaviour and the main priorities of EU citizens. Rising prices and the cost of living (42%) and the economic situation (41%) were the main topics that motivated European citizens to vote in the last European elections in June this year. A third of voters (34%) say that the international situation was a topic that encouraged them to vote, while a similar proportion mentions defending democracy and the rule of law (32%).

Those who did not vote also say the cost of living (46%) and the economic situation (36%) could have motivated them to participate in the elections.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, commenting on the results of the survey, says: “Last June, people across Europe made their voice count as we saw the highest turnout in the European Parliament elections in 30 years. They gave us a mandate to act, to provide answers and solutions and to make a positive difference in their daily lives. We will deliver. Over the coming weeks, the European Parliament is scrutinising the new European Commission to ensure it will address the issues that are a priority for people: the cost of living, the state of our economy, democracy, rule of law, migration and security. The European Parliament will continue to work to make people’s voice count in the EU.”

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European Parliament post-electoral Eurobarometer 2024: graphics and figures

European Parliament post-electoral Eurobarometer 2024: graphics and figures (vertical format 9/16)

European Parliament Eurobarometer - Spring 2024: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

European Parliament Eurobarometer - Spring 2024: graphics and figures

Presentation of final Eurobarometer survey data of public opinion before 2024 elections

European Parliament Eurobarometer - Autumn 2023: graphics and figures

European Parliament Eurobarometer - Autumn 2023: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

European Parliament Spring 2023 Eurobarometer - One year before the European Elections: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

European Parliament Spring 2023 Eurobarometer - One year before the European Elections: graphics and figures

One Year Ahead Event, European Parliament Spring 2023 Eurobarometer: One year before the European Elections

One Year Ahead Event - Presentation of the EP Spring Eurobarometer data on public opinion toward the EU and the 2024 Elections

Spring 2023 Eurobarometer

2022 Eurobarometer survey focusing on EU citizens’ worries and support for the EU: Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

2022 Eurobarometer survey focusing on EU citizens’ worries and support for the EU: graphic and figures

EPRS - Rising food prices

European Parliament Spring Eurobarometer 2022: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

European Parliament Spring Eurobarometer 2022: Graphic and figures

International Women's Day - Flash eurobarometer: Women in times of Covid-19

Parlemeter 2020-2021 - Presentation of the Eurobarometer Wave 96.2 - Defending Democracy and Empowering Citizens: Statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Parlemeter 2020-2021 - Presentation of the Eurobarometer Wave 96.2 - Defending Democracy and Empowering Citizens: Infographics

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