Live replay of the Preliminary turnout figures 19:53

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DUCH GUILLOT, Jaume (ES)

2019 European elections (T)

European Elections 2019 - Preliminary turnout figures (19:53)

Title: European Elections 2019 - Preliminary turnout figures

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SOUNDBITE (English), Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson and Director-General for Communication of the EP, <p>Announcing that preliminary turnout figures for the whole EU are the highest since in at least the last 20 years, representing the most significant increase in turnout since the first European elections in 1979.</p>

SOUNDBITE (English), Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson and Director-General for Communication of the EP, The national estimates for 27 member states, excluding the UK, is close to 51 percent. Depending on the UK outcome, which will be received around 11pm, the final turnout result could vary between 49 to 52 percent.

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