This news item compiles extracts of the announcement of the turnout (51%) and the projection of the upcoming European Parliament by Jaume DUCH, Spokesperson of the EP and Roberta METSOLA, EP President of the EP. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Brussels

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

DUCH GUILLOT, Jaume (ES)

2024 European elections (T)

European elections 2024: Extracts from the projection of the upcoming European Parliament

Exterior shot of EP in Brussels during elections night

Jaume DUCH, Spokesperson of the EP, announces the turnout (without Italy): 51%

SOUNDBITE (Roberta METSOLA, EP President) - Over the coming weeks, political groups will need to be constituted and majorities will need to be formed in order to work on a political program that will stear the direction of our Union for the coming years. In short, parliamentary work starts now. On the 16th of July, the new EP, the 10th legislature will hold its inaugural session in Strasbourg. As President of this Parliament, I see these results as a sign of trust from our people, for the Parliament to continue leading the European agenda for the coming 5 years. But also as a signal that we need to work even harder to reach people. Europe has voted, democracy is alive and our Parliament will be one that is constructive and that will continue to work for all Europeans. Thank you.

Announcement of the projection of the upcoming European Parliament after the European elections 2024