Polling stations open until 21:00 for European elections
Today, until 21:00, you still have the chance to cast your vote for the European Parliament elections. The European Parliament plays a crucial role in decision-making within the European Union. In Rolde, there are three polling stations.
According to the latest polls, the largest center parties, the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats, remain relatively stable despite a slight loss. The gains are mainly going to conservative and radical-right nationalists. Radical left and liberals seem to be losing seats.
Below is an overview of the polls:
| Faction | Current Number of Seats | Projected Seats | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| European People's Party (EPP) | 187 | 180 | -7 |
| Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) | 146 | 136 | -10 |
| Renew Europe (liberal) | 102 | 85 | -17 |
| Greens/European Free Alliance (G/EFA) | 72 | 55 | -17 |
| European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) | 68 | 76 | +8 |
| Identity and Democracy (I&D) | 63 | 85 | +22 |
Implications of the Polls
The polls suggest that the traditional grand coalition of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats will no longer have a majority. This means a third party will be needed to form a majority. Possible coalition partners could be the liberals, greens, or conservatives.
Turnout Figures
Turnout figures show a rising trend. By 3:45 PM, 23 percent of eligible voters had cast their votes, higher than the 19 percent around the same time in 2019. This indicates a growing interest in the European Parliament elections compared to previous years.
Voting in Rolde
If you haven't voted yet, there's still time to do so. Below are the locations in Rolde and its surroundings:
- Boerhoorn Community Center: Zuides 50, Rolde
- Hendrik Kok Care Center: De Ziel 86, Rolde
- De Trans: Stroetenweg 15, Nooitgedacht
Many voters express that significant issues are at play that need to be addressed at the European level. These range from climate change to international political tensions. The choices made today can have a significant impact on future European regulations and cooperation.
Voting for dutch parties
During the elections, you vote for Dutch parties. These Dutch parties are part of their respective European factions and thus represent Dutch interests and positions on the European stage.
- European People's Party (EPP): The CDA is a member of this center-right faction in the European Parliament.
- Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D): The PvdA is part of this social-democratic faction.
- Renew Europe (liberal): D66 is a member of this liberal faction in the European Parliament.
- Greens/European Free Alliance (G/EFA): GroenLinks is part of this faction, which focuses on green and regional issues.
- European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR): The faction in which the ChristenUnie is represented, along with other conservative and eurosceptic parties.
- Identity and Democracy (I&D): This includes representatives of parties like PVV and Forum for Democracy (FvD), alongside other nationalist and eurosceptic parties.
