First estimate EU turnout. On Sunday 9th June 2024, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels transforms into a press room on the occasion of the election night. Over several hours, journalists from all over Europe follow the results thanks to national estimates and exit polling data. From 6 to 9 June 2024, around 360 million Europeans are called to the polls to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The constitutive session of the newly elected Parliament will take place in July, in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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DUCH GUILLOT, Jaume (ES)

2024 European elections (T)

European Elections Night 2024 - First estimate EU turnout

Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson and Director-General for Communication of the EP, Ladies and gentlemen, we now have the first estimate for EU turnout. As it stands now, provisional turnout is at 51%. This can still change, as in some countries, including Italy, polls have not yet closed. This turnout is slightly higher than for the previous EU elections by an increase in a majority of member states. This is a positive sign for European democracy. Thank you very much.