This footage shows Finnish citizens voting in the European elections at Central Library Oodi in Helsinki, Finland, on June 4, 2024. The European elections take place in Finland on June 9, 2024, but the advance voting period enables citizens to cast their ballots before election day. During this advance voting period, eligible voters may vote at any of the general advance polling stations in Finland or abroad. In total, Finnish citizens elect 15 Members of the European Parliament. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. The voting place shown in the video, Central Library Oodi in Helsinki, is known for its award-winning architecture. Apart from the top floor, Oodi’s facade is made entirely from wood. The wood used for the exterior wall is spruce. The library has ample space for both silent and noisier activities, ranging from reading and working to film screenings and cooking classes.

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European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of advance voting at Central Library Oodi in Helsinki (Finland)

Exterior shots of the Central Library Oodi in Helsinki, Finland (2 shots)

Ambience shots of the voting place in the library (3 shots)

Finnish voter casts her ballot at the library (9 shots)

Cutaways of voters queueing, election officials checking IDs and voting (7 shots)

Finnish citizen casts his ballot at the library (6 shots)