Information on Elections
On 10 June 2024, provisional results were announced for the European Parliament elections in Germany. These results determine how the 96 seats allocated to Germany will be distributed among the various political groups in the European Parliament.
Seats by Political Group
EPP (Group of the European People's Party - Christian Democrats): 30 seats
S&D (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament): 14 seats
Renew Europe: 8 seats
Greens/EFA (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance): 16 seats
The Left (The Left group in the European Parliament - GUE/NGL): 4 seats
NI (Non-attached Members): 17 seats
Others: 7 seats
Results by National Party
The provisional results for the national parties in Germany for the European Parliament elections are as follows:
CDU/CSU (Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands/Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern):
Percentage: 30.00%
Seats: 29 seats in EPP (Group of the European People's Party - Christian Democrats)
AfD (Alternative für Deutschland):
Percentage: 15.90%
Seats: 15 seats in NI (Non-attached Members)
SPD (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands):
Percentage: 13.90%
Seats: 14 seats in S&D (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament)
Die Grünen (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen):
Percentage: 11.90%
Seats: 12 seats in Greens/EFA (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance)
BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht - Für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit):
Percentage: 6.20%
Seats: 6 seats in Others
FDP (Freie Demokratische Partei):
Percentage: 5.20%
Seats: 5 seats in Renew Europe
Die Linke (Die Linke):
Percentage: 2.70%
Seats: 3 seats in The Left (The Left group in the European Parliament - GUE/NGL)
FW (Freie Wähler):
Percentage: 2.70%
Seats: 3 seats in Renew Europe
Volt (Volt Deutschland):
Percentage: 2.60%
Seats: 3 seats in Greens/EFA (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance)
Die Partei (Partei für Arbeit, Rechtsstaat, Tierschutz, Elitenförderung und basisdemokratische Initiative):
Percentage: 1.90%
Seats: 2 seats in NI (Non-attached Members)
Tierschutzpartei (Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz):
Percentage: 1.40%
Seats: 1 seat in The Left (The Left group in the European Parliament - GUE/NGL)
Familie (Familien-Partei Deutschlands):
Percentage: 0.60%
Seats: 1 seat in EPP (Group of the European People's Party - Christian Democrats)
ÖDP (Ökologisch-Demokratische Partei):
Percentage: 0.60%
Seats: 1 seat in Greens/EFA (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance)
PdF (Partei des Fortschritts):
Percentage: 0.60%
Seats: 1 seat in Others
Piratenpartei (Piratenpartei Deutschland):
Percentage: 0.50%
Seats: Not specified
Other parties:
Percentage: 3.30%
Seats: Not specified
These results indicate the distribution of votes among the national parties and provide an overview of the political landscape in Germany as represented in the European Parliament. The Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands/Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern (CDU/CSU) leads with the highest percentage of votes, followed by the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD).
Source: Provided by Verian for the European Parliament
About the Electoral System
The European Parliament elections use a proportional representation system to allocate seats to member states. In Germany, the elections are conducted using a closed-list proportional representation method. This system ensures that the number of seats won by a party is proportionate to the number of votes received.
Key Features of the Electoral System:
Proportional Representation: Seats are distributed according to the proportion of votes each party receives. This method aims to reflect the preferences of the electorate accurately in the composition of the Parliament.
Closed-list System: Voters cast their votes for a party list, not for individual candidates. The party decides the order of candidates on the list, and seats are filled based on this order.
Thresholds: To ensure representation of a broader spectrum of political parties, many member states, including Germany, have electoral thresholds. A party must receive a certain percentage of the vote to gain seats in the Parliament. This threshold helps prevent very small parties from gaining representation and encourages more stable coalition governments.
Allocation of Seats: The number of seats allocated to each member state is recalibrated periodically based on demographic changes. This ensures that representation in the European Parliament remains fair and balanced relative to population shifts.
Voting Eligibility: European Union citizens residing in any member state are eligible to vote in the European Parliament elections of their host country, providing they meet the residency requirements. This allows for the representation of diverse voices within the Parliament.
