International Elections June 2024 For EU (Part-1)

1) Austria:- 9th June 2024 – EU Parliament Elections where Austria Citizens voted for Austria’s Share of 20 MEPs in European Union (EU) Parliament.

Main Parties:- FPO: - Won 6 MEP Seats with 25.4% Votes and affiliated to Identity and Democracy Group in EU Parliament.

OVP: - Won 5 MEP Seats with 24.5% of Votes and Affiliated to European People’s Party Group EPP In EU Parliament Group System.

SPO: - Won 5 MEP Seats with 23.2% Votes and is aligned to Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in EU Parliament.

The Greens: - Won 2 MEP Seats with 11.1% Vote Share and is affiliated to Greens/EFA Group in the EU Parliament.

NEOS: - Won 2 MEP Seats with 10.1% of the Votes and is aligned with Renew Europe Group in EU Parliament.

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Summary of Austria’s EU elections 2024:- Thus the outcome of Austria's participation in the June 2024 EU Parliament elections garnered significant attention due to the surprising results and their implications. The far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) emerged as the leading party, marking its first nationwide victory in Austria with 25.4% of the vote. This was part of a broader trend across Europe where right-wing and populist parties gained ground, although not as much as some had anticipated.

Commentaries on the election often highlighted the shift in Austria's political landscape, with concerns about the growing influence of right-wing parties on both national and EU levels. Despite this, the pro-EU centrist parties like the European People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ) maintained a majority within the European Parliament, although with challenges expected in policy-making due to differing views on key issues like climate policy and migration.

The election results in Austria were also seen as a prelude to possible changes in the country's national politics, with implications for future elections and coalition formations. The overall sentiment was one of caution, with many analysts noting the risks of increased polarization and the challenges of forming cohesive governing coalitions in the EU.

These discussions were particularly prominent in Austrian and European political commentary, reflecting broader concerns about the direction of EU policies and the balance of power within the European Parliament.

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2) Belgium: - 9th June 2024 EU Parliament Elections for its 22 MEPs.

Belgium elected its 22 MEPs in 2024 European Parliament Elections which was Held on June 2024.

Main Parties: -

Dutch Speaking Electoral College:-

N-VA won 3 Seats with 25.6% Votes for ECR Group in EU Parliament.

VB:- Won 3 MEP Seats with 21.8% Votes aligned to ID Group in EU Parliament.

CD&V won 2 Seats with Vote Share of 13.2% for EPP Group in European Union Parliament

Forward won 2 MEP Seats with 12.6% Votes for S&D Group in EU Parliament

Groen won 1 MEP Seat with 10% Votes for Greens/EFA Group in EU Parliament.

Volt Belgium Won 1 MEP Seat with 0.86% Votes for Greens/EFA group.

French-Speaking Electoral College:-

MR won 3 Seats with 32% Vote share for Renew Europe Group in EU Parliament.

PS won 2 Seats with 20.5% Votes for S&D Group in EU Parliament.

PTB-PVDA Won 1 MEP Seat with 15.4% Votes for The Left Group in EU Parliament.

Les Engages Won 1 MEP seat with 14.3% Votes for EPP Group in EU Parliament.

Ecolo Won 1 MEP Seat with 10.1% Vote Share for Greens/EFA group in EU Parliament.

German-Speaking Electoral College:-

CSP Won 1 MEP Seat with 34.9% Votes for EPP group in EU Parliament.

ProDG won 1 MEP Seat with 16.43% Vote Share and Affiliated to Non Attached NI Group in EU Parliament of 2024.

Summary of Belgium 2024 EU Elections: - The June 2024 European Parliament elections in Belgium saw several key outcomes that reflect broader trends across Europe. Notably, Belgium's political landscape mirrored the fragmented nature of the European Parliament as a whole, with no single bloc achieving a dominant position.

In the Dutch-speaking Electoral College, the Flemish Interest (Vlaams Belang) and the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) both secured three seats each, maintaining their positions but not gaining ground as some expected. The Christian Democratic and Flemish (CD&V) party also held steady with two seats, while the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) saw a slight increase in support.

In the French-speaking Electoral College, the Reformist Movement (MR) emerged as the largest party, increasing its seat count by one, reflecting a trend of centrist and liberal parties holding ground despite challenges from both the left and right.

The results in Belgium highlight a continuing trend of political fragmentation, where traditional parties are challenged by both far-right and far-left movements. The broader European context saw significant gains for right-wing parties across many countries, although not to the extent predicted by pre-election polls. This mixed outcome suggests ongoing polarization within the European electorate, with implications for future coalition-building and policymaking in the European Union

The results in Belgium highlight a continuing trend of political fragmentation, where traditional parties are challenged by both far-right and far-left movements. The broader European context saw significant gains for right-wing parties across many countries, although not to the extent predicted by pre-election polls. This mixed outcome suggests ongoing polarization within the European electorate, with implications for future coalition-building and policy making in the European Union.

3) Bulgaria : - 9^th June 2024 EU Parliament Elections where voter turnout was 33.79% for electing its share of 17 MEPs to EU.

Main Parties : - GERB Party – Citizens for European Development- 5 MEP Seats with 23.55% Vote Share affiliated with EPP Group in EU Parliament.

BSP – Bulgaria Socialist Party -2 MEP Seats with 7.01% Votes aligned with S&D Group in EU Parliament Groups.

DPS – Movement for Rights and Freedom Party – 3 MEP Seats with 14.66% Votes for Renew Europe Group in EU.

PP-DB – Won 3 Seats with 14.15% Votes for Renew Europe (2 MEP Seats) and EPP (1 MEP Seat) groups allegiance in EU Parliament groups.

Revival – Won 3 MEP Seats with 13.98% Votes affiliated with ESN Group.

ITN – Won 1 MEP Seat with 6.04% Votes for ECR Group in EU.

IMRO/VMRO – Bulgaria National Movement – Did Not secure the Electoral Threshold of 5-6% votes since it started losing its voter base Such as Revival Party and to other Emerging as well older parties in Bulgaria and so did not secure a MEP Seat in this 2024 Elections to EU Parliament from Bulgaria.

Summary of Bulgaria EU elections2024 : - Democratic Bulgaria – Joined the Larger Coalition of PP-DB which won 3 MEP Seats

Bulgaria’s Representation in European Parliament remains at 17 Seats Consistent with Previous Election Cycle. The Election Saw a Slight increase in voter turnout Compared to last elections reflecting a growing engagement in EU Matters among Bulgarian Citizens.

We continue to change Bulgaria (PP-DB), Movement for Rights and freedoms (MRF) and Vuzrazhdane (Revival) each Party secured three MEP Seats. The Bulgaria Socialist Party (BSP) won two seats while there is such a People (ITN) Secured one seat. These elections were held simultaneously with early parliamentary elections for Bulgaria’s National Assembly highlighting a period of significant political activity in the country.

The June 2024 European Parliament elections in Bulgaria resulted in a significant shift towards the right, with the center-right GERB-UDF coalition securing the most votes at around 31%. This election was notable for being held simultaneously with the country's sixth National Assembly election in just over three years, reflecting ongoing political instability in Bulgaria.

One of the most commented aspects of the election was the low voter turnout, which was partly attributed to public fatigue from repeated elections and concerns about the legitimacy of the process due to reported irregularities. These included issues like unlawful campaigning in Turkish and problems with machine voting. The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) also performed well, securing about 16.6% of the vote, while other significant players included the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and Democratic Bulgaria.

Public reaction has been mixed, with some expressing concern over the continued fragmentation of the political landscape and the rise of nationalist sentiments across the EU, which was also reflected in the overall European Parliament results. The low turnout and voter apathy are seen as significant challenges that need to be addressed to stabilize Bulgaria's political environment​.

4) Croatia : - 9^th June 2024 Voter Turnout 21.32% for12 MEPs of Croatia in EU Parliament. The Voter Turnout was as significant decrease compared to the 2019 Elections.

Main Parties : - Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ):- Won 6 Seats with 34.6% Votes aligning with EPP Group in EU Parliament.

Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP) :- 4 Seats with 25.96% Votes aligned to S&D Group in EU Parliament.

DP Homeland Movement : - Won 1 MEP Seat with 8.82% Votes and is affiliated to ECR Group in EU Parliament.

Mozilo (We Can) : - Won 1 Seat with 5.92% Votes and Associated with Greens/EFA Group in EU Parliament.

Summary of Croatia EU Elections 2024 : -This Distribution Reflects a Continuation of HDZ’s Dominance in Croatian Politics while the SDP Reflects a Maintained Significant Presence the IDS and Croatian Sovereigntists also secured representation, indicating a diverse and shifting Political landscape. The Other Parties and Coalitions like Istrian Democratic Alliance, Croatian Sovereigntists participated but did not win any MEP Seats.

The most notable outcome of the Croatian EU Parliament elections in June 2024 was the dominance of the two main political parties, the Croatian Democratic Union(HDZ) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). HDZ emerged as the clear winner, securing six mandates with 34.6% of the votes, while SDP, along with its coalition partners, won four mandates with 25.96% of the votes. The Homeland Movement (Domovinski Pokret) and the green-left party Mozemo! Each secured one mandate.

One of the key concerns surrounding this election was the record-low voter turnout, which dropped to just 21.32%, significantly lower than the previous elections. This low turnout highlighted voter apathy and has been a point of significant commentary, with analysts expressing concern over the implications for Croatian democracy.

Additionally, the election results reinforced the perception that Croatian politics continues to be dominated by a two-party system, with smaller parties struggling to make significant inroads at the EU level.

5) Cyprus : - The EU Parliament Elections were Held On 9^thJune 2024 in Cyprus for its EU Proportional share of 6 MEP Seats.

Main Parties : - DISY Democratic Rally : - Emerged as Leading Party securing two Seats of MEP with 24.8% vote share affiliated to EPP Group.

AKEL Progressive Party of Working People : - Secured 21.67% votes and won one MEP aligned to S&D EU Group.

Independent Candidate Fidas Panayiotou a 24 Year old Social Media Influencer Secured 19.4% votes and won one MEP Seat and is attached to NI (Non Attached) Group in EU Parliament.

 ELAM National Popular Front: - Won one MEP Seat affiliated to ECR Group.

DIKO Democratic Party: - Retained their One MEP Seat with 9.7% Vote affiliated to EU’s S&D Group. 

Other Parties : - Notably EDEK (Movement for Social Democracy) lost its one seat

Other Parties including Volt Cyprus Did not win any MEPs despite Participating in EU 2024 Parliament Elections. 

Summary of Cyprus EU Elections 2024 : - The June 2024 European Parliament elections in Cyprus produced significant out comes that have sparked widespread commentary and analysis. Notably, the far-right National Popular Front (ELAM) secured it’s first-ever seat in the European Parliament, marking a historic moment for the party. This result was seen as are flection of growing nationalist sentiments in Cyprus.

Another surprising outcome was the election of 24-year-old independent candidate and social media influencer, Fidia's Panayiotou, who won a seat, making him the youngest Cypriot MEP. His success is being interpreted as a strong message from younger voters and those disillusioned with traditional political parties.

The Democratic Rally (DISY) maintained its position as the leading party, although it received its lowest percentage of votes since Cyprus joined the EU, securing24.8% of the vote. On the other hand, the left-wing AKEL party experienced a significant loss, dropping one of its two seats.

These results reflect a broader shift in Cypriot and European politics towards populism and nationalism, with traditional parties facing increasing challenges from new and far-right political forces.

5) Czechia which is Czech Republic : - 7^th and 8^th June 2024 Voter Turnout 36.45%, 21 MEPs elected to the European Parliament.

Main Parties : - ANO 2011 :- Won 7 MEPs with 26.1% Votes affiliated to Renew Europe Group in EU Parliament.

SPOLU (Including ODS, STAN, TOP 09 and KDU CSL) : - Won 6 MEPs with22.3% Vote Share and 3 MEPs are affiliated to ECR Group and 3 MEPs are aligned to EPP Group.

Czech Pirate Party : - Won 3 MEPs with 13.96% Votes affiliated to Greens/EFA Group within EU Parliament.

Stancil Coalition (Includes Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia KSCM) :- Won 2 MEPs with 9.6% Votes affiliated to the Left (GUE/NGL) Group in EU Parliament.

PMC Priscah a Motorist Coalition : - Won 2 MEPs with 10.3% Votes and affiliated to ESN Europe of Sovereign Nations.

SPD (a Tricolor Coalition) : - Won 1 MEP with 9.14% Votes affiliated to Identity and Democracy Group which is now merged into the New EU Parliament Group of Patriots for Europe.

Summary of EU Elections in Czechia : - The Elections marked the fifth since the Czech Republic joined the EU in 2004 and was the first after Brexit. The ANO Party Maintained its position as a significant force in Czech Politics reflecting itsprevious success in the 2019 Elections.

The Results indicate a continuation of theexisting political landscape with the ANO Party remaining the largest party inthe Czech Delegation in the European Parliament. The Civic Democratic Party(ODS) and Pirate Party also retained substantial representation highlightingthe diverse political opinions within the Country.

The election result signifies that Czechia willcontinue to play a significant role in the European Parliament Particularly indiscussions related to economic policies, migration and EU Governance. Thepresence of Mix of Parties indicates a mix of perspectives that could influencefuture legislative agendas within European Union Parliament.

Overall the European Parliament Elections in the Czech Republic Reflect both Continuity and Change as Parties navigate the evolving political Landscape in Europe.

7) Denmark : - The European ParliamentElections were held on June 9^th 2024. The EU election Results among contesting Denmark Parties for Denmark’s15 MEP Seats were

 Main Parties : - Socialistisk Flokeparti (SF):- 17.42% of Votes and won 3 MEP Seatsaffiliated to Greens/EFA Group in EU Parliament.

Social DemoKratiet (S):- 15.57% of Votes and won 3 MEP Seats alignedwith S&D Group in EU Parliament.

Venstrae Danmarks Liberale Partie (V):- 14.72% vote and won 2 MEP Seat s affiliated to Renew Europe Group in EU Parliament.

Det Konservative Flokeparti (KF):- 8.84% of vote share winning 1 MEP Seat affiliated to EPP Group in EU Parliament.

Danmarksdemokraterne – Inger stojberg (DD):- 7.39% Vote share won 1 MEP Seat aligned with ECR Group in EU.

Radikale Venstrae (RV):- 7.08% of votes winning 1 MEP seat aligned withRenew Europe Group in EU Parliament.

Enhedslisten – De Rod – Gronne (EL):- 7.04% of the vote winning oneSeat affiliated to Renew Europe Group in EU.

 Liberal Alliance (LA):- 6.95% of vote share winning 1 MEP Seat A newcomer aligned with EPP Group in EU Parliament.

 Dansflokeparti (DF):- 6.37% of vote share winning 1 MEP Seat Affiliatedto ID Group which is now merged with Patriots of Europe Group in EU Parliament.

 Moderaterne (M):- 5.95% of vote winning 1 seat affiliated with Renew Europe Group within EU Parliament.

 Other Parties : -

 Alternative (AL) :- 2.66% of Vote share and thus winning no Seats.

Summary of EU Elections 2024 In Denmark :- These results represent a diverse representation. The Denmark EU Parliament elections in June 2024 reflected broader trends seen across Europe, with the Social Democrats managing to retain their seats, maintaining their status as one of the leading parties in Denmark. This election was widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s centrist government, particularly on its handling of immigration.

The election results in Denmark showed that despite challenges, the Social Democrats continued to perform well, demonstrating the strength of their position in the country. However, there were noticeable shifts across Europe,including gains by far-right parties in other EU member states, although Denmark’s results did not reflect this broader trend as strongly.

This election also resulted in a reshuffling of the political landscape in the European Parliament, with far-right groups gaining significant influence across the bloc, though their impact in Denmark remained more limited. The electionoutcomes are expected to complicate policymaking within the EU due to the more fragmented nature of the new EU 2024 Parliament​.

8) Estonia : - The EU Parliament Elections for 2024 Estonia was held on 9^th June 2024. The EU election Results among contesting Estonia Parties for Estonia’s 7 MEP Seats were.

Main Parties : - Isamaa (Pro Patria):- 21.5% vote share and won 2 MEP Seats affiliated to European People’s Party Group in EU Parliament.

Social Democratic Party gained 19.3% Vote Share and won 2 MEP Seats aligned to S&D Group in EU Parliament.

Estonian Reform Party Secured 17.9% Vote share and won 1 MEP Seat affiliated to Renew Europe Group in EU.

Conservative People’s Party of Estonia (EKRE) Secured 1 MEP Seat with14.8% Vote Share aligned with ID which is now Patriots of Europe Group.

Estonian Centre Party won 1 MEP Seat with 12.4% share of the Vote saligned with Renew Europe.

Summary of Estonia EU Elections 2024 : - These results represent a diverse representation. The 2024 European Parliament elections in Estonia, held in June, were notablefor a few key outcomes and observations:

Isamaa's Victory :- The conservative party Isamaa emerged as the biggest winner, securing the highest vote share and gaining two out of Estonia's seven seats in the European Parliament. This marked a significant shift, as Isamaa was able to gain an additional seat compared to the previous election. Their success was seen as a result of dissatisfaction with the ruling parties and the appeal of their nationalist and conservative platform.

Social Democrats' Strong Performance:- The Social Democratic Party (SDE) also performed well, maintaining their support base and securing two seats, largely due to the popularity of their lead candidate, Marina Kaljurand. Despite a general declinein support for left-leaning parties across Europe, SDE managed to hold its ground in Estonia.

Reform Party's Decline :- The Reform Party, traditionally one of Estonia's leading political forces, saw a decline in its support, losing one of its seats. This outcome was partially attributed to internal conflicts and the decision of prominent figures like Andrus Ansip not to run.

Low Turnout and Fragmented Vote :- Voter turnout in Estonia was relatively low at37.7%, reflecting a broader trend of lower engagement in European Parliament elections compared to national ones. The election results also highlighted the fragmentation of Estonia's political landscape, with votes spread across multiple parties, and no single party dominating the scene.

Overall, the election results indicate a shift towards more conservative and nationalist positions within Estonia, while also showing the resilience of certain established political figures and parties.

9) Finland :- EU Parliament Elections were held on 9^thJune 2024. The results for the EU elections 2024 within the parties based in Finland Country for Finland’s 15 MEPs are as follows

Main Parties : - National Coalition Party (KoKoomus):- Emerged as the largest Party Securing 4 MEP Seats with 24.80% of the votes affiliated to EPP in EU.

Left Alliance Performed strongly winning 3 MEP Seats an increase from their previous elections aligned to GUE/NGL in EU Groups.

Social Democratic Party (SDP) :- Retained their 2 MEP Seats despites light gains in their vote share to 14.9% affiliated to S&D Group in EU Parliament.

Centre Party : - Also Held on to their 2 MEP Seats even though their vote share dropped to 11.8% aligned with Renew Europe in EU Parliament.

Green League Party : - Saw a significant drop in votes in losing a seat and winning only 2 MEP seats affiliated to Greens/EFA.

Finns Party : - Experienced a Substantial Drop in Support retaining only one MEP Seat with 7.6% of Vote affiliated to ECR Group in EU.

Swedish People Party : - Retained their single seat in European Parliament affiliated to Renew Europe Group.

Summary of Finland EU Parliament Elections : - TheJune 2024 European Parliament elections in Finland resulted in a significantshift in political dynamics, with notable wins and losses across the spectrum.The National Coalition Party emerged strong, securing four seats, an increasefrom the previous election. The Left Alliance also performed exceptionallywell, driven by Li Andersson, who became the top vote-getter in Finland,leading her party to secure three seats.

Onthe other hand, the Finns Party experienced a considerable drop in support,losing one of its seats and managing to retain just one, which was asignificant disappointment given pre-election expectations. Similarly, theGreen League saw a decline, losing one of its seats due to a drop in votersupport. The Social Democratic Party managed to maintain its two seats butfailed to achieve the anticipated gains.

Overall, voter turnout was relatively low at 42.4%, reflecting a quieter election day than expected. The results reflected broader European trends, with a rise in right-leaning parties across the continent, though not as pronounced as some had predicted.