Information on Elections
On 14 June 2024, provisional results were announced for the European Parliament elections in Spain. These results determine how the 61 seats allocated to Spain 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): 22 seats
S&D (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament): 20 seats
ECR (European Conservatives and Reformists Group): 6 seats
Greens/EFA (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance): 4 seats
The Left (The Left group in the European Parliament - GUE/NGL): 4 seats
Renew Europe: 1 seat
NI (Non-attached Members): 1 seat
Others: 3 seats
Results by National Party
The provisional results for the national parties in Spain for the European Parliament elections are as follows:
Partido Popular (PP):
Percentage: 34.20%
Seats: 22 seats in EPP (Group of the European People's Party - Christian Democrats)
Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE):
Percentage: 30.18%
Seats: 20 seats in S&D (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament)
Vox:
Percentage: 9.62%
Seats: 6 seats in ECR (European Conservatives and Reformists Group)
Coalition Ahora Repúblicas (ERC, EH Bildu, BNG, Ara Més, et al.):
Percentage: 4.91%
Seats: 1 seat in Others
Coalition Sumar (IU, Más Madrid, Verdes Equo, CHA, et al.):
Percentage: 4.65%
Seats: 1 seat in Others
Se Acabó la Fiesta (SALF):
Percentage: 4.59%
Seats: 1 seat in Others
Podemos:
Percentage: 3.28%
Seats: 1 seat in Others
Coalition Junts UE (Junts, Demòcrates de Catalunya, MES, et al.):
Percentage: 2.54%
Seats: 1 seat in Others
Coalition CEUS (EAJ-PNV, Coalición Canaria, El Pi, Geroa Bai, et al.):
Percentage: 1.61%
Seats: 1 seat in Others
Other parties:
Percentage: 4.42%
These results indicate the distribution of votes among the national parties and provide an overview of the political landscape in Spain as represented in the European Parliament. The Partido Popular (PP) leads with the highest percentage of votes, followed by the Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) and Vox.
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 Spain, 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 Spain, 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.
The proportional representation system used in European Parliament elections ensures that the diversity of political opinions within each member state is represented fairly in the legislative process, promoting democratic governance and accountability at the European level.
