Review of European Elections and Reform Proposals

by name voted on 25.11.2020

Summary

A review of the 2019 European elections proposing reforms to increase voter participation, improve gender equality, and combat foreign interference.

9 25.11.2020

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woman

election

human rights

social policy

european union

political party

public administration

The 2019 European elections saw a significant rise in voter turnout to 50.66%, signaling increased citizen interest in EU-level decisions.
There is an urgent need to remove administrative barriers, such as strict proof-of-address requirements, which currently prevent homeless citizens from exercising their right to vote.
The resolution calls for improved accessibility and voting rights for persons with disabilities, noting that hundreds of thousands were unable to vote in previous elections due to national rules.
To achieve true gender equality, the report suggests implementing methods like zipped lists or quotas to ensure a balanced representation of women in Parliament.