EU Elections
THE EUROPEAN UNION
The EU Parliament is the only institution directly elected by EU citizens. The Lisbon Treaty has given more power to the Parliament. From 2014 the Parliament will have co-decision powers with the Council except in the areas of defence and foreign affairs. The EU Parliament has an increasing impact on the daily lives of the 500 million people living in the EU. Its decisions will also have a far reaching impact on lives of people living in the developing world. Decisions on trade and the environment will either enhance or further disadvantage the well being of EU citizens as well as that of citizens of developing countries.
Direct Elections to the European Parliament are held every 5 years.
There are 705 members of the European Parliament (MEPs) elected by 27 EU states.
The When and The How of EU Elections
EU Elections must be held every five years in May or June.
Where: In locations designated by Local City or County Councils
How: Single transferable vote
Who can be elected?
Any person over 18 years of age.
Who can vote?
Persons over 18 years of age who are registered who are EU citizens.
Organisation :
The Local Authority is responsible for the organisation of EU Elections.
Nominations:
Candidates must be nominated six weeks before polling day.
For more information:-
- Map of Recommended EU Constituencies in Ireland 2014
- Particular of Local Authorities 2013 (Since the publication of this report Cork City - 6 local electoral areas have been added the total is now 137)
- Report on European Parliament Constituencies 2013
- Election Campaign - Justice Issues
- Turn of the Red Light End Prostitution and Sex Trafficking in Ireland
- Debt and Development Financial Justice Checklist for MEPs